June 2012

It almost seems counterintuitive but summer at our house requires more attention to a family schedule than any other time of the year. Unlike the school year, where my kids have a fairly consistent routine, summer is a jumble of fun activities like going to the lake, parties, mini vacations and camping. It can be hard to keep track of what is happening from week to week. This year, I thought it would be a great idea to implement a large calendar the whole family could add to and check on a regular basis. Rather than rely on a traditional paper calendar, I wanted something large that we could write on with dry erase markers while still having room for additional notes. ...read more

Summer is finally here. Now that your kids are out of school, I’m sure you’ll be looking for more productive activities other than sitting in front of the TV, or a cool indoor activity for hot summer days. Did you ever create paper dolls as child? Here’s a new twist on this childhood favorite. ...read more