Parenting Through Small Memories - Parenting tips and family living ideas to create memorable childhood moments and fond parenting memories
Trying to save money this Halloween? Why not consider making a costume that you design from used odd and end clothing and accessories? Thrift or Goodwill stores offer these items at a small portion of what you would pay at a Halloween or retail store. You can also network with other moms and swap … [Read more...]
Now that fall is upon us, why not put those flower beds (you know the ones you thought had been laid to rest for the winter) to good use? It’s time to dress up your front yard up for fall. Here are some tips to help you decorate your yard for fall and Halloween excitement. Leaves of Many Colors … [Read more...]
Most children love Halloween – dressing in costumes, wearing fancy face paint and going out trick or treating with friends and family. Halloween can be a fun event for children as long as safety measures are discussed and implemented. Here are some kid safe Halloween trick-or-treating tips to make … [Read more...]
Kids love Halloween because its a time of imagination and creativity. Traditionally, treats for Halloween consisted of store bought candy corns, and other assorted Halloween favorites. Bobbing for apples was a favorite in our day. Today, there are more creative ideas available than ever before. … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving is such a special time. It’s a time to reflect on all the blessings in your life. All too often we focus on bad things and don’t take time out of our busy schedules to be thankful for our blessings. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to express these feelings. This is the perfect … [Read more...]
Look in any home and garden publication, a month or two before Thanksgiving, and you'll see all sorts of elaborate table arrangements. Professionals go all out and spend hundreds of dollars to get the table to look so nice. The average person usually can't afford that. However, we can make our … [Read more...]
Ok, I'm old, well according to my kids. There are times when this comes in handy, like at Halloween. Apparently, I am a great resource for "really cool Halloween movies". It's not that I've seen every movie made but usually know which Halloween movies appeal to the kids. I just chalk it up to all … [Read more...]
Have your kids been hounding you to host a Halloween party? You can stop saying, "No!" I've written a guide that will walk you through planning and hosting a Halloween party that will amaze your kids, … more...