This time of year gets challenging for pretty much all adults. It’s almost guaranteed that you’re buying gifts for your family and friends, constantly keeping an eye on your schedule to make sure you don’t overbook yourself with holiday parties, celebratory dinners, and cookie swaps, while also trying to manage the normal, everyday things on […]
10 Things We’re Thankful For In 2016
Thanksgiving is next week – I repeat Thanksgiving is next week. 2016 is flying by, and it’s been an eventful year – one that many people are happy to put in their rearview mirror. There have been terrible tragedies here in the US and across the world (not to mention a slew of beloved musicians, […]
Thanksgiving Crafts and Treats
The fourth Thursday in November – Thanksgiving – is a pretty universally loved holiday here in these great United States of America. Regardless of religious or political affiliation, families – both blood and chosen – come together around a table to eat delicious food and reflect on the things we’re thankful for. (This year, we […]
Halloween and the Teal Pumpkin Project
With just a few days to go before Halloween kids are sure to be in a frenzy over their costumes and excitement about candy hauls. But for some families Halloween isn’t all fun and games -it’s downright scary. For those families dealing with food allergies or sensitivities, or for those who are simply trying to […]
Three Easy-Peasy Halloween Craft and Costume Ideas
This is the time of year where things start to get hectic, to say the least. Holidays start rolling in fast and furiously (Happy New Year to anyone who recently celebrated Rosh Hashanah!), and Halloween is one that the kiddos get the most excited for. After all, not only do they get to go out […]
Make Back To School Hassle Free!
Congratulations, you’ve made it! Chances are your kiddos are headed back to school this week or next, if they aren’t there already. And that means it’s time to get them back into their school-year routine to try to keep everything running as smoothly as possible. After two and a half months of non-stop fun, sleeping in […]
Fun Activities For The Dog Days Of Summer!
The 4th of July has zipped its way past (how is that even possible?!) and we’re now getting into the Dog Days of Summer. You know the ones. The days where it’s too hot to think and where it seems like the sun will never set. Kids are also starting to get a bit restless […]
Pay4SchoolStuff Makes Summer Camp A Breeze
Do you hear that sound? That’s the sound of school-aged children everywhere rejoicing in the wonder that is summer vacation … and parents frantically doing a Google search for “summer camp.” Let’s face is – as much fun as summer vacation can be for the whole family, there are times when it can be a […]
Smooth Transitions To Summer
It’s nearly summer – the weather is heating up, and kids are getting antsy in their classrooms. Students and teachers are counting down the days until summer vacation, while most parents are probably a bit envious of the upcoming time off that their kids have. As we discussed in an earlier blog post (check it […]
Spring Break Boredom Busters
Spring has sprung in many parts of the country, and that can only mean one thing… spring break. For kids, it’s one of the best times of the school year, but for parents it can be a headache. Some families use this part of the year to head off on vacation, but if you’re sticking […]