You could say I hate to see uneaten food get wasted! You could say … I know a great way to keep kids occupied! … Or, you could say … I’m just remembering some great fun I had with my brother when I was a kid! Well, they all work! … Did you ever do this? Make a terrific concoction… Read more »
Here’s a game that works in any season — whether you’re stuck indoors or need a new adventure outdoors. It’s called FIND ME! It was so easy. We took small pieces of paper — the orange ones in this photo (um, excuse me if it appears blurry!). And, while my husband Barry was sleeping, Ryan thought it would be fun… Read more »
What a perfect way to spend time indoors (especially if it’s a snow day like it is in our area)! It’s not just baking cookies — it’s decorating them! Yum! Here is Jessica Heisen helping Ryan (and Sari, Molly and lots more kids who came later). The first part of this project is baking sugar cookies together. If you’re like… Read more »
One of my favorite things is getting in the car without knowing where we are going. Just driving around — taking unexpected turns. We live in New Jersey and on this adventure, my son-in-law did have a plan for us. It was a surprise. We drove into the Pine Barrens - this vast wooded land that takes up a large… Read more »
I don’t know about your kids but mine love Sprout TV and today we’re lucky to go for a visit to the SunnySide Up Show! Is there a local TV station near you? Yes, I know Sprout is national — but I wonder if you could visit your local TV station sometime with the kids. Even standing in the background… Read more »
Yesterday we went on an adventure — to nowhere! No plan, just get in the car and drive. It was Ryan, Scott (her dad who took this picture) and me. We had the best time — 3 1/2 hours together and we found a Zoo (on sale — interested?), we found a tractor on a farm by the sign… Read more »
What is it about wondering in the woods that is so refreshing and fun … for all ages! Think about finding great wooded areas near you that are easy to navigate with your young children. Make it an adventure! I remember taking Amy and Hope when they were young to a nearby park and finding little wooded sections to… Read more »
Is school over for the kids? What are your plans? What are their plans? Think back on your years as a young person with the summer looming ahead. Wouldn’t it be fun to make a Wish List of what you’d love to do? Try it with the kids, but encourage them to be realistic. Well, if they have exotic trips… Read more »
Four year olds at museums? Art museums? Sure — perhaps some of you have done this already — even younger. But we just took a chance we’d find something new and I guess this KIDFUN is about exposing children to all kinds of experiences, even the unexpected. If you live near city, you could visit galleries and make it a… Read more »
Don’t you love how the streets seem to sparkle this time of year? Why don’t you take a drive to “nowhere” but be sure you bring your camera! Look for the prettiest houses in your neighborhood or an area nearby and have your child be the “boss” and tell you when it’s time to park to take photos! Ryan and… Read more »