Sweet Little Notes

 Ah, a simple way to celebrate the special people in your life.  Write a sweet little note for a friend, co-worker, your kids or spouse.  Share what makes them special, what you appreciate, a note of thanks or how you feel about them.  It can be plain like mine...

All About Attitude

  Have you ever noticed that it is easier to be grumpy or impolite with those who are dearest to you as opposed to friends and acquaintances?    Today is all about attitude…an attitude check on how you (and I) act, treat and live with those to whom we are...

Worms, Worms, Worms!

We recently attended a local park program for children and I wanted to share some of their great ideas with you.  The topic was worms and ‘Sweet Boy’ really enjoyed the variety of hands-on fun.      Here is what they did:    The teacher, our Explorer,...

Lost Sock Memorial Day

Sniff – Sniff I like silly holidays…ones like Pack Rat Day, Do a Grouch a Favor Day or National PB & J Day.  But I especially like when the bizarre holiday is motivation for organizing something.   According to the experts (whoever they are), today is...

Host a Children’s Drive-In Night

    Last fall, we invited some of the neighborhood children over for an indoor Drive-In Movie Night.  It was relatively little work and big on fun.  Each child was invited to bring their own ride-on toy inside.   We had a fire truck, various cars, a...

Be Spontaneous!

To be completely honest, I am not so great at spontaneous.  I am too much of a “planner.”  But there is a part of me that absolutely loves the last minute call or thought to go do something completely unplanned and completely fun.     Late last summer...

Scavenger Hunts for Young and Old

I love scavenger hunts!  Following clues from one spot to another to find your prize is exciting.  But while following the clues is great fun, creating them to be enjoyed by someone else can be as well.  A scavenger hunt can be amusing for young and old alike. Young...