With the dog days of summer in full force, you don’t want to be stuck in a hot kitchen preparing snacks all day for yourself or the kids. These quick and easy recipes will not only get you out of the kitchen in a hurry, they are healthy and refreshing too. Banana Chocolate Chip Ice […]
Must Haves for Keeping Kids Entertained this Summer
School’s out, the sun is high in the sky! It should be a crime for any kid to plop down in front of the TV for the next three months. Instead, take this opportunity to introduce them to some golden oldie traditions while enjoying time outdoors together. Outdoor Theater Create a drive-in movie theater atmosphere […]
How to Host a Kid-Friendly 4th of July Party
Celebrate America’s birthday by hosting a kid-friendly 4th of July party for family and friends. You don’t have much time left before the holiday but that doesn’t mean you can’t throw together a festive, fun celebration. Check out these party planning tips and have a blast on 4th of July. Evite your friends and family […]
Must-Dos to Add to Your Summer Bucket List
We just welcomed in summer with the official beginning on June 21st. Why not take this opportunity to make yourself a bucket list of things to try that you never have, at least not during your adult life. You can even mix it up with some activities to do alone or with your kids. Here […]
Camping Tips & Tricks – Hacks to make Camping Easier
Summer is here and before you head to your favorite campground, check out these sanity-saving tips and tricks that will help make your time outdoors even more enjoyable. Campfire Cooking Use mini pie tins to pre-make individual servings of your favorite foods like macaroni and cheese servings that can be heated over the fire later. […]
Graduation Party 411
It’s an exciting time in life to celebrate the graduation of your son or daughter! Why not throw them a grad party that they, as well as family and friends, will never forget! It can be a little overwhelming to plan a big party of any kind but a graduation party can be especially tedious because […]
Get Out! Indoor Activities to Do Outside this Summer
Americans today spend less time in the Great Outdoors than ever before—even during the summer. Most of us are only outside for an hour or two per day. Being outdoors can help lower stress levels, boost mood, and even improve body image. So now’s the time to bust out of the cubicle, the car, and […]
Forget the Tie, Give Dad the Gift of Tech this Father’s Day
From piggyback rides when you were small, to never missing a single school play or little league ball game, to now taking YOUR kids to the park to play when you need a break, your dad has always been there for you. No wonder you are struggling to find something just right to celebrate him […]
Gear to Make Your Summer Road Trip Stress-Free
All across the country, people are loading up their cars and taking to the open road. But as anyone who’s driven for longer than two hours knows, road trips can get real old, real fast. You can make the trip more pleasant with the right gear. We have the tips and tricks to get you […]
Best Free Music Apps for the Summer
Memorial Day marked the unofficial start of summer, and the beginning of outdoor fun and activities. Whether you’re preparing for several backyard get-togethers, spending the summer getting in shape, or simply planning on hitting the beach to relax, no doubt music will be a part of your activities. We’ve compiled a list of ways to […]