In all honesty, I’m ready for the rain to go away…far away. My back yard looks like a lake, a large lake and its putting me in a gloomy mood. In the meantime, here’s a cute craft to keep the kids busy until the sun comes out! Also, if you live in Massachusetts, mark your [...]
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I don’t know about you but this time of year makes me want to break out the chalk and play hopscotch. It was one of my favorite things to do as a child and a definite win with children of all ages! There are so many variations out there so try a few and see [...]
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OK, so we skipped the podcast this week. Life got a little busy with the baby expo last weekend and our super huge fundraising event at our sons’ elementary school. Nevertheless, we love this time of year! A regional cable news station had me to come in to spread some spring joy – I talk [...]
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My 6-year-old son was eating some candy, when he asked, “Mom are ‘Smarties’ good for you?” “No, sorry but candy is not good for you.” “But, mom, it’s called ‘Smarties,” he said as he pointed to his head/brain in exasperation. “Yeah, you’re right the name is misleading. But if your idea is right, broccoli should [...]
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We know – we are all busy. I know this weekend coming up I have karate class from one son, ice skating practice for another, some shopping I have to do and a good ol’ birthday I told a parent I would attend. It seems that as the kids get older, we have more and [...]
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Hosted by us (Heather Kempskie and Lisa Hanson), this 15-minute podcast offers tips and advice on raising siblings. The ONLY child: Why, in some ways, you’re the best when it comes to raising siblings. What are the stereotypes and are they right or wrong? We’ll explore the only child and the only child who is [...]
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Lisa and I will be joining a group of stellar moms as speakers at “It’s a Baby & Family Expo” coming to Boston this weekend (March 20 & 21). Whether you’re currently awaiting your first bundle of joy or adding a new member to your growing family, the “It’s A Baby & Family Expo” is [...]
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Ten things you can do to make bubbles even more fun! 1.) Add food coloring to bubbles. Ask your children what color bubble is the brightest. 2.) Pour bubble solution into a kiddie pool and use a hula hoop as your wand! 3.) Blow bubbles onto paper to make bubble art. 4.) Use empty frozen [...]
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Hosted by us (Heather Kempskie and Lisa Hanson), this 15-minute podcast offers tips and advice on raising siblings. Don’t you just love waiting with kids? Waiting at the pediatrician’s office, at the supermarket or even driving in your car can easily make the entire tribe crazy! Here are some of our favorite activities when life [...]
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For Saint Patrick’s Day, make a rainbow windsock complete with a trail of dazzling gold coins! Cut several circles, each about two inches in diameter, from thin cardboard. Give each child some cardboard circles to decorate with yellow paint, yellow crayons, or yellow tissue paper and glue. Set these gold coins aside when finished. To [...]
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