Tag Archives: Family Fun
Tips for Gardening with Kids
So you're interested in gardening with your kids, but don't really know much about it yourself. You start looking for gardening tips online and run into terms like cloche, companion planting, lime, an...
Kristina Slaney Apr 26, 2022 Photo Credit: iStock / Sasiistock
15 Rainy-Day Activities for Families with Tweens
For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, 2022 started with lots of snow, then rain and all-around cold temperatures. The snow is always fun for the first couple of days but even that quickly gets old...
Stephanie O'Farrell Jan 19, 2022 photo credit: iStock/RomoloTavani
FREE Christmas Trees for Fourth Graders!
(UPDATED FOR 2021) Thanks to the Every Kid in a Park initiative, all fourth graders are eligible to receive a free National Parks Pass for use during the 2021-2022 school year. And as an added benefit...
AllMomDoes Nov 18, 2021
30 Great Camping Lawn Games and Board Games
Camping is the perfect time to disconnect from reality while reconnecting with friends and family. Afternoons at the campground were practically made for leisurely games, endless conversation, and loa...
Kristina Slaney Jul 02, 2021
Quarantine Family Fun: Baking Competition!
We're all looking for ways to enjoy some family fun during these quarantine days. This past weekend, my family had a lot of fun and laughs in the kitchen with a coronavirus-themed baking competition! ...
Kristina Slaney May 04, 2020
The New American Dream - and Why We Should Stop Chasing It
Our family didn't have a lot of money when I was growing up, but what we lacked in financial affluence, we made up for in family traditions. The best memories from my childhood are from our annual tra...
Hannah Anariba Sep 30, 2019
Mom Truth: Preparing for Vacation Makes You Want to Cancel the Actual Vacation
I'll never forget the first time I seriously considered it - actually cancelling the vacation because the prep was just too much. My baby was four months, my oldest child was four. My husband had been...
Kristina Slaney Aug 27, 2019
Finding the Right Balance of Extracurricular Activities for Your Children
Alright, momma. This one's been coming for a while. I have solved the dilemma that moms have when it comes to how busy we should keep our children. Are you ready for it? I think it might blow your min...
Rebecca Joy Aug 19, 2019
Tips for Visiting Yellowstone with Kids
Yellowstone National Park is one of the most amazing places on the planet, and if you're considering a trip there with your family, I've got two words for you: DO IT. There are so many sights to see t...
Kristina Slaney Aug 12, 2019
Assemble A Roadside Emergency Car Repair Kit for Your Next Road Trip
I love a good road trip, and I'm not alone. According to AAA over 50 million Americans will take a road trip this year, making it the top-ranking family vacation in the country. Before embarking on a ...
Kristina Slaney Jul 09, 2019