This free program allows kids to make their own book lists and earn prizes as they earn points for reading and taking quizzes on the books they read.  Prizes include Highlights Magazine subscriptions, candy bars, books,

The Boston Children's Museum has some fun home activities on their website in the Parents section. This one guides you through making butter - with answers to all the "why?"s you hear all the time! See more

Discover the free craft instructions and downloads at Paper-Made-Easy online. Each month, the site features modern paper craft ideas such as cards, frames, and gift tags. The full-sized paper patterns are excellent resources

Smithsonian Kids' website has a nice section of printable activity sheets. These educational activity sheets include word and number games, art exercises and fun quizzes. With each activity, kids learn something fun.

Do you often receive in the mail business cards with a magnet on the back? I have gotten them from restaurants (especially pizza places, for some reason), realtors, paint stores, banks, pharmacies, physicians offices, etc.

After spending $50 yesterday on birthday gifts that should have cost $15 - $20, I've come to the conclusion that my mom was right again! See, she used to have a closet full of birthday gifts for kids and adults of all

Here's another easy craft project from www.artsymommy.com.  All you need for this project is a roll of contact paper, colored tissue paper, and black quilling strips (Don't know what these are?  Ask at any