Magnets are Magical … great presents, too!
Remember the first time you used a magnet? WOW! How does that happen? Honestly, I think I actually remember that myself or perhaps it was when I taught kindergarten and we played games with magnets and the kids were in
KIDFUN Gift Idea — Hats and More Hats!
Okay -- it's official! Holiday season has arrived. I'll be suggesting a variety of creative, affordable KIDFUN-style gifts that I hope can be great alternatives for you. Today it's hats! I talk about hats a lot and how they are transforming,
Thank You Notes
It's the day after Thanksgiving and you could extend the whole sentiment of sharing gratitude by having the kids write a thank you note to the host or someone at their Thanksgiving dinner. But, this is KIDFUN -- so, it shouldn't
Make Connections …
There's a good chance you could be spending lots of time together on this long weekend
Thank YOU — Record it!
Recently, I wrote about taping a thank you message for family members to share at the Thanksgiving table. Here's a new version of that. Tape your Thanksgiving meal. Okay, not all of it. But, take a few minutes to share
Group Hug!!
It's the holidays -- perfect timing for a "group hug," lots of them! Did you ever do something that just "worked", even though that really wasn't your plan -- that you created a tradition? Ever since Ryan has been about one
Customized Greeting Cards with Photos!
It's that holiday time of year and I could probably write a different idea for gift-giving idea each day! Today's KIDFUN is about giving a special, homemade card -- for Thanksgiving, for Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and for birthdays or just
PJ’s in the Park
I just had the silliest idea. I drove past this beautiful park in the morning and I almost called Amy, my daughter, and said, "Come meet me with Ryan!" Of course, Ryan is still in her pajamas, but wouldn't that
Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Tags
I just learned a great way to make holiday gift tags from someone who not only does great things with her kids but cares about the environment. Julie Hayes, who is marketing manager of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox, LLP,
May I Have Your Order, Please?
Larry Rubin was telling me how his granddaughters Emily, 7, and Danielle, 5, love to play waitress. The girls are very busy taking orders, “cooking” in their imaginary kitchen and using real plates (carefully), then serving. The other day Larry