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Involve Your Children in Scrapbooking

With scrapbooking as perhaps one of my top three most favorite things to do, it is only natural that I wish to share that hobby with my friends and family. And why not get my children involved as soon as possible? How do you get your children interested in scrapbooking? Set Limits – Guide Don’t just open up your scrapbook room and tell them to use whatever they want. This can overwhelm them and make them feel as if they aren’t capable of making decisions. Perhaps putting together a few items in a kit and allowing them to choose which … Continue reading →

4 Fun Backyard Games for the Whole Family

Even with school back in session for some, the summer hasn’t exactly wound down just yet. The weather is still beautiful and the cooler weather that is just around the corner will allow families to spend plenty of time outdoors enjoying mother nature. Interested in finding some fun games for your backyard that include the whole family? Washers This fantastic game has become huge this summer. In backyards everywhere, you will find both store-bought and home made version of this fun game for all ages. If you aren’t sure how to play, there is an entire website devoted to the … Continue reading →

Family Travel: Something for Mom in Massachusetts

In my previous blog I encouraged moms to earmark sometime on their annual family vacations to indulge in one of their favorite activities—-be it shopping, horseback riding, getting pampered at a spa, etc. Easier said than done, I know. But, thanks to some creative marketing folks at hotels around the country, travel packages designed specifically for overworked moms are ripe for the picking right now. If you plan to be in Massachusetts sometime in the next few weeks consider taking advantage of these great deals: BOSTON The Boston Marriott is offering a “Baseball and Shopping” package for moms who want … Continue reading →

Spring Family Fun

Now that spring is here, there are plenty of opportunities to have some great family fun. Here are some ideas that I bet even you haven’t thought of, yet! Did you know that many golf courses have a practice area where you can play at golf for free? You’ll have to bring your own clubs, or kids play clubs, as the case may be. But, it certainly can be a lot of fun and save you any fees you might spend on miniature golf. Plus, kids love the fact that you are playing on a real golf course. They get … Continue reading →

Ski Getaways for the Entire Family

If you live anywhere in the northern portion of the United States then you are likely waiting for Old Man Winter to take a hike. However, given the number of ski deals still available for the months of March and April there are at least a few families who can’t get enough of (or are planning to experience for the first time) the thrills associated with shooshing down the slopes. Take a look: VERMONT The “Popcorn and Powder” package is ideal for families with young children or those who don’t have much experience on skis. For $305 per room per … Continue reading →

Your Book Club Meeting

Yesterday, we talked a little bit about book clubs – why you may want to belong to one, how to start one if there isn’t one in your area. Today I’d like to talk about the actual book club meeting and what it ideally entails. You’ve chosen your date, time and place, hopefully ones that coincide with the schedules of the majority of the members of the club. Now what happens? It all depends on the type of club you’ve established. The first is the more traditional – the members have each read the book and come prepared to discuss … Continue reading →

Book Clubs

Book clubs have become “the thing” to do over the last few years, and I think they’re a great idea. Whether you meet together as neighbors, church members, or friends, you’ll find the experience to be rewarding. Education – as you read together in your group, you’ll be exposed to books you might not have thought to pick up on your own. You’ll learn things about other cultures, other religions, other styles of writing – you will find yourself more well-rounded. Enlightenment – when you discuss the books with the other people in the group, you will hear their thoughts … Continue reading →

Gift of the Month Club

Here is another great frugal idea that makes a lasting impression. It won’t cost much, especially if you are creative. You can adapt this gift to fit your budget. Another way that this gift is very frugal, is that it spreads the cost of a big gift out over the entire year (or six months, if you choose), so you aren’t hit with a big bill. Many ideas that you can include are free or under $10. To make this gift, you basically gather twelve different envelopes, if you are going to do this for the entire year. Or, choose … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking Withdrawal and How I Conquered It

First I would like to say it is really nice to be back and cozy with my family at families.com. I have missed you all while I took a break in November to get some writing done and other projects. I am happy to be back and look forward to sharing some all new and fun articles to get you on your scrapbooking way. Now, onto the bigger statement at hand. I suffered from Scrapbooking Withdrawal during all the time. I had absolutely no spare minutes to spend doing one of the things I love to do most. So I … Continue reading →

Christmas Gifts to Help Your Family Stay in Touch

If you live far away from your relatives, Christmas is a time that can bring you closer together. As parents you may be looking for gifts that will help your children connect with their grandparents. Technology has opened many new doors to make this a much easier process. Here are five gifts that you can give to help your family stay more connected. In later blogs I will list specific suggestions on how to better utilize these gifts to stay in touch with each other. 1) If you do not already have a web cam this is a great gift … Continue reading →