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Parenting :: Safe from the Summer Slide
You have definitely heard these two warm weather catch phrases: summer reading and summer slide. Nationwide, in both educational and literacy circles, parents, teachers, librarians and elected officials discuss ways in which to keep children actively learning throughout the summer months, especially as it relates to reading and math. There is definitely something to be said for the idea of keeping the brain active and not wanting kids to “forget” all of the skills they learned during their 180 days spent in school (as a stay-at-home mom for many years, I can relate…insert “mommy brain”). The amazing part to me…study after study reveals the same thing. And the…
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Ideas to Throw a Great 4th of July Party!
When we were kids, a few days before the 4th of July, my dad would drive into a nearby city that sold fireworks. My brother and I would spend a considerable amount of time looking over the different packages they offered and always made sure we had some sparklers, the spinning flowers, and of course a couple grand-finale bottle rockets. Back in the day, people were allowed to purchase fireworks and use them on the 4th. This part was usually the highlight of the day for us kids and we loved opening up the large box of fireworks! Now-n-days, our city is the only place you can view fireworks at the local…
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In the Spotlight with Cozi
Most moms can attest to feeling overwhelmed from time to time. Between work, family life and trying to maintain a social life of some sort, life can feel chaotic sometimes. I am always looking for ways to stay organized and even have a plan this summer to get our household de-cluttered. We will post about this huge feat over the summer which I am doing so I will be held accountable by my lovely dandelion moms! One of the ways I stay organized is by writing down our schedules – between all of my daughter’s school and sporting events, we are pretty busy as are most parents! The only problem…
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Reflections :: Family Reunion Week
It was my 78th family reunion this past weekend. My father’s dad, one of eleven children, and my Grammy the saint, would pack my dad and his six brothers and sisters up and haul them into the mountains in Pennsylvania to be with their aunts and uncles. I’ve never been there, but grew up on fed stories of Lonely Acres much as I did on food. The dirty swimming hole, the cabin for all the kids, games that included a supposed rolling pin toss between couples, that left the men running towards the pond and the women falling over one another with a body laughter so specific only women know it’s true. When I…
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Inspirational Mom :: Laura J. Benson of Jeanne Beatrice
One of my dearest friends is a Frenchwoman who lives around the corner from me. Every year she and her family head back to her hometown in Bordeaux, France and spend the summer months hanging with her two sisters and mom. Oh, the perks of being a schoolteacher! For my birthday last year she gave me a French market basket she brought back with her from her last trip and I must say I am in love… yes, with a basket! It is so simple, yet so stylish, and I love to bring it on trips to the beach, Farmer’s Market or to the pool. It is perfect…
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5 Top Adventure Stories For Kids
Long hot summer days are the perfect time to relax with a good book. And what better way to unwind than with a great adventure story? Keep your kids entertained these holidays with these adventurous and exciting tales. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe C.S. Lewis Four young English children discover an enchanted glacial world of talking animals and mythical creatures when they step through the back of their wardrobe. Widely hailed as one of the greatest children’s novels of the 20th century. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone J.K Rowling Go back to where it all began with this phenomenal series about a boy wizard and his friends,…
