Summer is a time for me to escape. Escape the everyday demands and pressures that come along with having the kids in school. Dealing with deadlines, homework, projects and kids sporting activities and schedules. My backyard is a place that we enjoy escaping to. It is not perfect by any means...but there are a few fun areas in my yard that I enjoy relaxing in. We recently had to rebuild our entire deck because it was literally falling apart. Now I am able to sit down with a good book or work on ... Read More about summer oasis
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Hopscotch
I don’t know about you, but at our house my kids sometimes need a little help coming up with something creative to do in the summer. If it were up to my kids, they would enjoy spending a good amount of their day in front of some sort of an electronic screen in the name of entertainment. So I try to find fun and creative activities for my kids to do that encourages them to use their creativity and get up and off of the couch. I recently teamed up with ScotchBlue brand, to participate in ... Read More about Hopscotch
Let’s Go Outside and Play
It’s time once again for Heather Johnson from Family Volley to share with us some Parenting Tips as part of her “Parenting Tips” here on The Idea Room. Here’s Heather in her own words with a great article to help kids Get Outside and Play… –Amy Since the early 80′s there has been a dramatic change in where children spend their time. The “inside movement” started because parents were afraid of their children being kidnapped is now fueled by technology (and laziness). The "inside ... Read More about Let’s Go Outside and Play
Tips for Traveling with Toddlers
It’s time once again for Heather Johnson from Family Volley to share with us some Parenting Tips as part of her “Parenting Tips” here on The Idea Room. Here’s Heather in her own words with some Tips for Traveling with Toddlers… –Amy Summer is here and it is the season for Family Vacations, Family Reunions and all sorts of Road Trips and Family Travel. Traveling with small children can be a challenge. But with some preparations, and patience, not only can your family trip be a ... Read More about Tips for Traveling with Toddlers
The Charge: Brendan Burchard
I LOVE a good book. I have always been a reader and I usually do the most of my reading during the summer. So when I was asked to do a review of the book, The Charge by Brendan Burchard, I was happy to accept. I usually don't read a lot of self-help or motivational books, but after doing a little more research about Brendan and The Charge, I decided to give it a try. Brendon introduces us to the concept of the 10 Human Drives and gives “Charge Points” at the end of chapters. ... Read More about The Charge: Brendan Burchard
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