We love games here... we have a long list of favorites. Last week we played a new one that was sent to us called Mystery Light - Secrets of the Sea from Playroom Entertainment, who makes great educational toys. This particular game was a hit with my 9 year old and my 5 year old. It is soooo very clever IMO and a lot of fun to play. If you have kids that are intrigued by deep sea exploration, boating, or maybe even pirates.. then this will be well received. The game is played "underwater" as … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2009
Top “Green” Cleaning Uses for Flat Beer
Ever wonder what to do with a half empty bottle of beer? I have often wondered since my husband is a big beer fan and while I like beer occasionally on hot days, I can rarely drink more than half a can or bottle. It feels wrong to pop open a beer and then end up pouring half down the sink. Here are ten “green” cleaning uses for flat beer. Who knew?! #1 Coffee and tea stain remover. Though you don’t really want your clothes to smell like beer, it is actually a great stain remover. Pour the … [Read more...]
City Kids Need Adventure Too
Awhile back a reader commented that she loved all my posts about getting kids out into nature but she found it unrealistic for her own kids because she lives in the inner city. I understand her plight because despite all the nature photos you see on this blog we do not live in the country. We live on a city lot just 2-3 blocks from downtown. I have to spread out and plan ahead to make sure my kids are spending time in "nature" as opposed to just outdoors. There IS a huge difference. But city … [Read more...]
The Last Days of Summer Vacation
All my posts this week were pre-scheduled. While my blog was on auto pilot I was actually out enjoying the last days of summer vacation with my kids. One day this week we sought out some covered bridges in central Ohio. I love photographing the bridges and my kids love the fact that there is always water under them. :) We sat, played in the water, enjoyed the breeze and the sun, and watched some kids fishing from the bridge. In my son's hand below you will see a homemade crayfish catcher he … [Read more...]
Who Needs Mom Time?
Me that's who! I admit that when I first began my journey as a mom I thought this whole idea of moms needing time away from their kids was selfish. Now after nearly nine years as a mom I can see the folly in my thinking. I guess maybe I thought these "me time" moms were out partying, clubbing, or going on extended vacations. But "me time" can be soooo much more. It can be an hour at the cafe down the street so you can read a book, perhaps a few hours to shop, time to see a movie or go to dinner … [Read more...]
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