I recently joined the 31 Days to Build a Better Blog Challenge on The SITS Girls . This is a program that was created by Darren Rowse of ProBlogger to help bloggers improve their sites in about a month. Each day, a new task is assigned. The challenge starts June 1, and runs for 31…
Summer is fast approaching and children will be out of school looking for fun activities to do. There are many summer reading programs available to children either to encourage reading, prepare them to begin reading or expand on their current interests. These programs are fun, educational and rewarding on many levels. {Photo Credit} American Girl…
I recently found myself researching about allergy medicine for children. You see, a few weeks ago, Z.E.N. started sniffling, coughing and just could not sleep at night. I thought he had come down with a simple cold, but when his symptoms did not subside after a few days, I decided to take him in for…
For many young people getting braces is a rite of passage. Tiny rubber bands and headgear appliances are well-known and often joked-about accessories in homes with teenagers. Self-conscious adolescents mark their calendars and count the days until they can have the metal bands and brackets removed. For several years, adults have had the option of…
VlogTalk–My Favorite Magazines This is my second attempt at Vlogging. Ughh. I think I am way too stiff in these Vlogs. I definitely need to loosen up a bit (or quit while I’m ahead)! This week’s VlogTalk prompts: 1.) Show us your 3 favorite magazines and tell us what you like about…
Yesterday, I shared with you some free and almost free things to do in New Jersey. Today, I’ve teamed up with more than 80 bloggers to showcase even more staycation ideas all over the US. Please be sure to check out all these fabulous, budget friendly travel destinations. New England Connecticut – Parenting Miracles…
The summer travel season officially begins Memorial Day weekend but because of high gas prices and tighter budgets many families are being forced to rethink their vacation plans. In an attempt to save money, many families are considering taking “staycations” or staying closer to home which would eliminate expensive airfare, baggage fees, and hotel fees….
I was so happy to hear that Disney Pixar was releasing a sequel to their hit movie, Cars. Cars is hands down Z.E.N.’s all time favorite movie, I kind of like it too! I know he will also love Cars 2 as well and we are both excited and just can’t wait to see it. …
This is another book that we read for the Read to Me Book Reading Challenge. Arty the Smarty, which was written by Faith McNulty and illustrated by Albert Aquino, is a great story about a sweet little fish named Arty. Arty has a mind of his own. When all the little fish swim in a…
Z.E.N. was not happy to hear that it was time to come inside.
