Summer is here and the pressure is on to find cool ways to entertain the kiddos that don't hurt the wallet or the planet. Leave mainstream summer vacation ideas in the dust and you will find that frugality, fun, education and environmentalism go hand in hand. You don't need to spend a fortune on a wasteful water park or fly half way across the country to entertain your kids - mix nature with some creativity and you've got a winning solution for a blissed-out summer. I've outlined some exciting … [Read more...]
The Best Healthy Summer Treats for Kids
When it comes to healthy summertime treats for kids the winning solution usually has to do with the presentation of the treat. Something that captures a child’s imagination has a much better chance of actually getting eaten. Getting a Visual on Summer Treats A child given a handful of carrot and celery sticks is far less likely to be interested in eating them than is if they were given ‘notched’ carrot and celery sticks that they can create buildings out of (think the old fashioned Lincoln … [Read more...]
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