Our Favorite DIY Halloween Costumes for Craft Newbies

Our Favorite DIY Halloween Costumes for Craft Newbies

You’ve probably thumbed through the costume rack at your local big box store, and after several witches, black cats, and devils, you may be feeling a bit bored and somewhat at a loss. You’ve seen kids showing off unique, homemade costumes in past years, but if you’re a stranger to the crafty world of cardboard, felt, and hot glue, you …

Tips for an Active Summer for Your Entire Family

Keep Kids Moving: Ten Tips for an Active Summer for Your Entire Family

Sometimes, when late June arrives, our families find their level of activity screeching to a halt. Lazy weekend days are spent in pajamas, in front of the air-conditioner. Backyard lounge chairs and hammocks become ground zero for relaxation, but also a bit of laziness and inertia. And it’s important to allow kids some amount of downtime, so that they can …