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
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
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
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,
Pop Pop Freddy’s KIDFUN Tips
I got the most wonderful response from Pop Pop Freddy (his given name for our KIDFUN blog!) about how much he agrees with the philosophy of KIDFUN. Thank you, Freddy
Souvenir Shopping …. Try a Postcard Collection!
Hopefully, you're planning something fun for this long holiday weekend -- or perhaps you are sometime during the summer. If your excursion includes a visit to the souvenir shop, why don't you give your kids an allowance -- maybe $5, maybe