Swimming with kids: tips for making it easier
In my new post at The Accidental Expert, I've combed though our "day at the pool" hacks and added a bit more wisdom of my own.
Fun Projects + Activities
Having fun with your kids is the whole point, really.
We've got lots of ideas, including:
- crafts, projects, and activities
- birthday parties
- toys and games
- holiday ideas, such as Valentine's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah
...and more! Scroll down for our most recent tips.
11 June 2013
10 June 2013
Summer vacation: the big picture
Two links I hope will help you think differently about summer, especially if you're feeling panicked about the months ahead.
27 May 2013
How do minimalist parents handle summer?
Christine and I will be discussing summertime strategies for minimalist parents on NPR’s Tell Me More tomorrow, 5/28.
24 May 2013
Reading + links for your weekend
It has been an odd week around here. I've been in a low-level funk ever since returning from Mom 2.0 Summit, which makes no sense. Frankly, it pisses me off because really, why? (Especially in light of the happenings in Oklahoma, it feels pretty spoiled. Donating to the Red Cross...
21 May 2013
Free movie "rental" through your local library
I'm in love with our Netflix replacement: our county library.
20 May 2013
How to grow a petting garden (sponsored)
If your kids are as attracted to soft, fuzzy things as mine were at that age (and still are), you will love this easy garden project...perfect for a summer afternoon.
14 May 2013
Mother's Day disappointment? Honest advice for next year.
At Etsy: Mother's Day Card: Shark Attack, by Emily-Bell From Mother's Day fail? Lessons learned -- and honest advice for avoiding disappointment next year: "I hate Mother's Day." This, from a friend I ran into on the walk home from school. I appreciated her candor but couldn't help feeling sad....
16 April 2013
Spring cleaning is more fun when it's outside
An excerpt of my new post at Babble, "Screen wean! 8 fun and useful outdoor 'chores' to coax your kids outside."
22 March 2013
Easter and Passover hacks
If you're looking for some last-minute Easter or Passover activities and crafts, here they are.
22 March 2013
8 pick-and-eat crops for your kid-friendly vegetable garden
My latest post at the Accidental Expert at Babble.
21 March 2013
Family-friendly podcasts for road trips? Talk amongst yourselves.
What are your favorite family-friendly podcasts?
20 March 2013
Tissue box as stomp rocket storage system
A stomp rocket is my favorite birthday present choice for a 3- to 7 year-old with a warm weather birthday. This hack from Whitney Moss of Rookie Moms and 510 Families puts a tissue box to work storing the rockets.
12 March 2013
Homemade sidewalk chalk
My cousin shared this homemade sidewalk chalk recipe on the Parent Hacks Facebook page.
04 March 2013
Ice cream cones as seedling starter cups
This hack, which I came across on Design Mom, will practically guarantee your kids will be excited about the garden.
13 February 2013
Easy chocolate cake kids can bake by themselves
A super-simple chocolate cake recipe kids can bake (and clean up after) themselves.
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