Are you a mom looking for a planning tool to help you keep your family organized and on track? Or maybe you’re already pretty organized, but want to take it up a notch — or two. Whatever the case may be, I think we can all agree that one of the most important things about any organizational tool is that it needs to be easy to use.
Feeling gratitude for what you have is one thing, but having a little one in your life also provides that sweet opportunity to guide them on their own path of gratitude. And who better to do it than you?
For many people, today’s world is starting to feel like it was pre-pandemic. But that’s not the case for everyone. Have you lost touch with some of your favorite people in the last two years? Do you miss the conversation, the laughs, the connection with other humans?
If the answer is yes, it’s time to reconnect with your pre-pandemic people.
Summer is quickly coming to an end, and for many families, that means it’s time to start thinking about hosting a yard sale. Whether you’re trying to declutter your home or make some extra cash, a yard sale is a great way to get rid of unwanted items and connect with your community. As someone who has hosted many successful yard sales over the years, I have some tips to help you plan your end of summer yard sale.
As the weather gets warmer, it’s the perfect time to plan a fun family picnic. Whether you’re going to a local park or setting up in your own backyard, a picnic is a great way to spend quality time with your loved ones and enjoy the great outdoors.
It is important to encourage children to be brave and try new things. It can be easy for kids to stick to what they know and avoid new experiences out of fear of the unknown. However, trying new things and facing challenges is essential for growth and development.
Summer is the ultimate right of passage for children. It’s the perfect time of year to get outside, get active, and make memories with your kids. While naturally occurring fun in the sun is bound to happen, if you’d like to make this summer one remember, create a list!
Life becomes hectic for families in May as children reach the end zone of the school year. There are concerts, plays, projects, and award ceremonies. As your child, and the entire school, go full force towards completing all their objectives for the year, it can be easy to overlook the positive impact teachers have made in our lives.
For some of us, our fondest childhood memories of autumn have always been the memories of trick-or-treating and celebrating Halloween. And as parents, we want to share those experiences with our children so that they can form great memories as well.
Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic and quarantine have pretty much destroyed some of those opportunities this year. But parents shouldn’t just throw in the towel and cancel Halloween just yet. Instead, you should plan for some pandemic-friendly activities for your little ones this fall.
Try some of these great Halloween activities with your family:
Go Trick-or-Treating (From a Distance) — First, Halloween and trick-or-treating may not be safe in all areas, particularly where COVID has flared up heavily. However, you may be able to have a “socially distanced” trick-or-treat experience by wearing surgical masks with your Halloween costume and going to neighbors who are leaving the treats out on the lawn in separate packs for the kids to pick up. Also, be sure to include lots of hand sanitizer to use in between homes.
Have a Zoom Costume Contest — If you are stuck at home and have lots of friends and family that you miss, one way to get in touch on Halloween is with Zoom. You can have an online party with all of your friends and their children and have the kids model their Halloween costumes for the adults. You can also get others to be impartial judges and pick the best or scariest costumes. During your modeling, be sure to throw on a Halloween soundtrack like “Monster Mash” or “Thriller.”
Have a Scary Movie Double Feature — There are lots of streaming options out there that have plenty of scary movies you can watch no matter what age you are. For the little kids, you might want to choose a tame film like Hocus Pocus or The Addams Family. But for the older kids (or the adults when the little ones go to sleep) you can try classic horror films like Night of the Living Dead or Friday the 13th.
Carve a Jack-O-Lantern — This is an activity that is always a Halloween winner but is also possible to do during quarantine. There are hundreds of different jack-o-lantern patterns available online or for purchase. Just be sure to get a good carving tool kit that can make it easier. And, for the little ones, consider getting glow-in-the-dark paint and other craft materials that you can glue onto the pumpkins without having to carve them.
This Halloween, you don’t have to let the pandemic ruin your plans to make lasting memories with your family. Instead, just do some careful planning and enjoy some of these safe activities with your friends and kids.
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