KIDFUN Coupon Book … A Gift of Fun
I have to give credit for this fabulous gift to my kids' Aunt Maddy. She once gave a gift that I loved. I called it a KIDFUN Coupon Book. Each coupon was a fun-filled experience just for Maddy and the child.
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
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
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
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,
Magic Carpet Ride!
Okay -- this was one is really easy and a great opportunity to dream with your child. Place a small throw rug next to your child's bed and when it's time to go to sleep, ask him if he first
Tape a Thank You!
Thanksgiving is coming and it's time to seriously think about sharing appreciation. How does this fit into KIDFUN? Well, it just so happens I have an idea. Use a tape recorder or, even better, a video camera and start recording your
And in the Castle Was a ….
Of course, we all tell stories to our children -- but how 'bout getting THEM in the act! You start the story, she adds to it. At an interesting moment she stops and you continue and so on and so
Halloween Ideas — Wanta’ Share? Wanta’ Decorate?
I know -- it's not Halloween yet, but it is October, and, well, you know how it is with holidays. They seem to start earlier and earlier. So, let's all get in the spirit together. Want to share some of your