March 2013

Sight word practice app

March 27, 2013

I love apps that help my child learn.  Especially when they are learning to read, kids need all the practice they can get!  I just discovered a new app for ipad and iphone–Kids Learn Sight Words. With activities based on Dr. Fry’s Instant Words, (a list of the most commonly used words in the order [...]

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Crayon roll-up: buy it or make it!

March 20, 2013

I have amazing sisters who all have young kids as well.  I love it when they pass on products they have found!  Here’s a great idea that keeps crayons perfect for travel:   This product is fabulous because it is quick to see if you have all the crayons when it is time to put [...]

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12 Best Kid-friendly destinations? What do you think?

March 13, 2013

Budget Travel came out with their choices for the 12 best kid-friendly destinations, hoping to help families thinking about their summer vacation plans.  Here are the 12 places on their list:   Colonial Williamsburg, VA Washington D.C. London Boston Berlin Philadelphia San Francisco New York City San Diego Barcelona Niagara Falls, NY St. Augustine, FL [...]

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Enjoying an Art Museum with Young Kids

March 6, 2013

My husband and I were privileged to have a getaway weekend just the two of us, to NYC.  We all know how needed those trips are!  One of the highlights was going to the Museum of Modern Art, MOMA. While there, I saw several families with young kids and began to ponder how best to [...]

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