My daughter is loving her new school. She has made, in her words, "BFFs", and she can't wait for school each day. One BFF, in particular, has been asking her to plan a play date. It is often rainy and cold this time of year in Western Washington so the best place to have a play date in this county, in my opinion is Chuck E. Cheese's. We've been to our local Chuck E. Cheese's many times. We even had my Princess' sixth birthday party there. We keep a small stash of Chuck E. Cheese's tokens … [Read more...]
Kids Learn to Share (With an App!)
I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Captain McFinn. I received a complimentary subscription to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Last month, we had a lovely visit with Grandma Diane. She came for four days from California with her sister, Aunt Betty. The kids were so happy to have attention and love bestowed on them from relatives they don't see as often as we'd like. One thing that Grandma … [Read more...]
Top 10 Reasons to Encourage Your Kids to Volunteer
This is the time of year many families are looking to volunteer. It is a great time of year to do this, but I'd like to encourage you and your family to volunteer in your community year round. Here are ten reason to encourage your kids to volunteer from Wear the Cape’s resident expert, Philip Brown, PhD on character education sheds light on the value of urging children to become involved in community service activities. #1: Volunteering helps foster empathy Empathy is the most critical … [Read more...]
Decorate Your Own Edible Ornaments {not just for kids!}
This blog post is part of a paid SocialMoms and #HostessHoliday blogging program. The opinions and ideas expressed here are my own. We have had such a great holiday weekend. This is one of my husband's very few weekends off from church. (Minister's families know how that can be.) So our Thanksgiving holiday was awesome. Thursday we gave thanks to God, ate a huge feast with 30 family members, and cheered on our home team (Seahawks) for a big win. We put up our Christmas tree and … [Read more...]
Technology Free Ways to Hang Out
Earth to Echo is beaming down to Blu-ray and DVD October 21st! Earth to Echo is a tale told through the eyes of Tuck, Munch and Alex, a trio of pals who make an out-of-this-world discovery. The best friends venture out of their neighborhood to find the true meaning of friendship. After receiving signals on their phones, they meet Echo, a small, but amazingly energetic, alien trying to make his way back to his home planet. As they race to help their new friend, the boys will discover that little … [Read more...]
VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet DVD
It is no secret that we are huge VeggieTales fans here. We have quite a few of the DVDs and I can honestly say the more the make the more I love them too. They stories are always fun and the lesson is spot on. This is one show that I know I can always approve of my kids watching. Beauty and the Beet is no exception. About VeggieTales: Beauty and the Beet This brand-new VeggieTales musical premiered Oct. 14 and stars Kellie Pickler (American Idol, Dancing With the Stars), who brings her … [Read more...]
Addressing ADHD the Natural Way
If your child suffers from ADHD, you probably already know the negative impact this condition can have on development, relationships and academic performance. The most common treatment is stimulant drugs, as they have a lot of research behind them. They can be effective for sure, but many parents find they leave something to be desired, and are interested in pursuing complementary treatments for maximum symptom control. Here are just a few strategies that may be worth experimenting … [Read more...]
