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End of Summer Vacation Final Fling!

Written on 31 Jul, 2009 at 17:17 in Family Life, Featured, Kids | viewed 1,378 times | Comments

In less that a month it will be the end of that magical time for kids – summer vacation is winding down. As we start getting out those school supply lists and start school shopping fro both supplies and clothes. ... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Board Games Camping Kid Activities Kids Play playing Summer Video Games

Birthday Parties on a Budget

Written on 15 Jun, 2009 at 23:25 in Family Life, Featured, Kids | viewed 297 times | Comments

When it comes to birthday parties, do we really need to spend a lot of money to make our kids happy? I don’t think so, in fact I think the best parties are the ones where you are creative and... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Birthday Party Kid Activities Parties Pokemon

Encourage Creativity – Be a Lego Mom or Dad

Written on 29 May, 2009 at 0:34 in Family Life, Featured, Kids, Parenting | viewed 262 times | Comments

I have always been a huge fan of Lego. It is by far one of the greatest toys ever invented. Lego promotes great brain development and creativity. It is also super cool and super fun, we have had many group... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: cars Kid Activities Lego playing Star Wars

Toddler Gear Essentials

Written on 29 Apr, 2009 at 23:44 in Family Life, Featured, Kids, Reviews | viewed 161 times | Comments

Over the years my wife and I have come across several items that we highly recommend as essentials with any toddler – we wanted to share some of these with you. Below are 4 items we highly recommend. NALGENE BPA-Free Water... (Continue reading)

Cartoons Vs. Chores – The Saturday Morning Showdown

Written on 24 Apr, 2009 at 23:37 in Family Life, Featured, Kids, Parenting | viewed 222 times | Comments

I remember as a kid Saturday mornings were sacred. It was Saturday morning that all the best cartoons were shown. I felt as though it was a reward for all the work I did at school during the week –... (Continue reading)

Get Lego Magazines for Free

Written on 20 Apr, 2009 at 16:47 in Family Life, Kids | viewed 85 times | Comments

Do you have boys that love Lego like the boys here at my house do, my self included? Well why not keep up to date on the latest from Lego by getting a free subscription to their magazines. Lego has... (Continue reading)

QuinturaKids.com – Review of a Kid Friendly Search Engine

Written on 19 Apr, 2009 at 20:35 in Family Life, Featured, Kids, Parenting, Reviews | viewed 318 times | Comments

My kids are starting to get to that age where they are needing to use the Internet for homework along with their own personal use. This brings up the need for a search engine they can use without me being... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Kids on the Internet QuinturaKids

“Dad, can I get on the Internet?”

Written on 17 Apr, 2009 at 23:44 in Family Life, Featured, Kids, Parenting, Video Games | viewed 180 times | Comments

Great Internet Sites for Elementary Aged Kids I often here these words from my kids, “Dad, can I get on the Internet?” for the most part I am not too worried, yet… My kids for the most part use the Internet... (Continue reading)

Tagged with: Kids on the Internet

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – Live Trailer Tomorrow!

Written on 15 Apr, 2009 at 21:06 in Entertainment, Family Life, Kids | viewed 73 times | Comments

Watch the trailer for the Half-Blood Prince tomorrow live from Hulu. ... (Continue reading)

Backpacking Pack for Kids – On a Budget

Written on 15 Apr, 2009 at 14:26 in Featured, Green, Kids, Parenting, Tutorial | viewed 144 times | Comments

A year and a half ago I was planning a backpacking trip that my oldest son, almost 6 years old at the time, was going to come with me on. We had gone on several day hikes where he had... (Continue reading)