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Category Archives: Family
The Elf on the Shelf Doesn’t Have to Ruin Your Life
How to keep your Elf on the Shelf from making your holiday way more complicated than you need while still creating holiday magic. Read More
Taekwon-Do Teaches Life Skills Gifted Kids Need
Some of the life skills taught in Taekwon-Do are particularly good for countering challenging behaviors found in gifted students. Read More
An Old-Fashioned Country Weekend at Our Local Corn Maze
Want to escape the haunts of Halloween or take a breather before the holidays? Get lost in a corn maze this fall. Read More
We Took Electronics Away For One Morning and THIS Happened
Left to their own devices without devices, these kids can get a little goofy…. Read More
The One Page of ‘Harry Potter’ That Always Makes Me Cry
It’s not the on-page deaths in ‘Harry Potter’ that make me weepy. It’s the cut-short promise of a mother’s love. Read More
A Comforting Fortress of Bookcases
In which Amy gushes about the hidden powers of bookshelves. Read More
Kickstarter Alert: Solve Puzzle Mysteries From ‘The Enigma Emporium’!
Love escape rooms but not the price tag? A new Kickstarter launches today that will give you hours of puzzle-solving fun without the hefty price tag. Read More
“The House With a Clock in Its Walls” Is a Wickedly Fun Movie for Fall
Eli Roth’s ‘The House With a Clock in Its Walls’ is the first spooky family offering this fall. Here’s how to incorporate this film into your family’s activities this Halloween season. Read More
Do You Inktober? Here’s Why You – and Your Kids – Should!
Last year, my kids and and I took on the Inktober drawing challenge. Here are some reasons I encourage all families to give it try. Read More
Solo Through The Years
The scene where Han Solo meets Chewbacca in Solo: A Star Wars story is so iconic, it must be recreated… by what better than a puppy? Read More
You Need New Friends (Or at Least Need to Learn to Listen)
If you’re ever inclined to generalize about a certain type of person, it’s probably because you haven’t met enough of them. Read More
Dear Hugh Jackman: A Birthday to Remember
The week before my niece’s twelfth birthday party, I got a call from my sister asking if we (my son, husband, and I) would dress up as Ayla’s favorite stars for the event. I knew there must be a story behind this. There was. My sister wrote it in her own words, and I felt the message of dreams and family was meant to be shared with a wider audience. Enjoy. Read More
How My Daughter Teaches Me to Stop Subconsciously Insulting Myself
The most beautiful girl in the world looks exactly like me. So maybe I’m not so bad after all. Read More
Things I’ve Spent More Time Doing Than Serving Jury Duty
Many people don’t bother voting to avoid jury duty. While it can be a hassle, here’s a list of things that take more time than jury duty. Read More
Indian Wedding Traditions Nick Jonas Needs To Know
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are engaged. Even if you’ve seen an Indian wedding, you may have missed some elements. Here’s a quick primer. Read More
Be a Contestant in the Jim Henson Creature Challenge Live
Start building! You have 26 days to be a contestant on Jim Henson’s Creature Shop Challenge Live! Read More
Call a Disney Friend for Free at Bedtime This Month
The Disney Store is offering a free hotline this month where your child can call one of five characters for a special bedtime message. Read More
The Paradox of Summer Screentime
It’s hard to enforce limits on your kids’ electronics time when you want to spend that much time on electronics too. Read More
Surprise Dad With Some Imagination or Some Culture This Father’s Day
Not sure what to get dad for Father’s Day? I have a couple of suggestions brought to you by Crate Joy. Read More
