Here are some many ways to use a kitchen timer to help with discipline. 1) Use it to help kids get ready faster, play "beat the clock", set the timer and tell them they have to be ready before the timer goes off. 

Chattanooga, TN is one of my favorite "down south" places in the United States.  Full of cool, family friendly things to do, it's also extremely reasonable to visit and stay there.  Of all the things

If you know me and my tips, you know I love lists! I like to cut through the clutter and get to the good stuff. Here is a list of 30 free and almost free activities. Sure, some of them are obvious, but I just love having

I recently organized a "Once upon a time" Birthday party for my two sons.  It was a huge hit and relatively inexpensive.  Because it was a costume party, all the kids dressed up as their favorite Fairy

Have your kids ever been so busy at the zoo that before you know it, they had scraped their knees and the trip was ruined? all it takes to keep the kids happy, is bottled water, antiseptic wipes and neosporin (and a pretty

We just drove to Florida over April vacation. 5 of us in a station wagon. (2 adults, one teenager, a toddler and a baby)  and it went well.  A few must haves: DVD Player. Especially for bigger kids. We

Extra bathing suit or clothing Swim diapers Hats! ("flap happy" makes a great one!) Swim shoes Child sized towels and terry cloth cover-ups are great to help warm a chill Mesh bag with sand toys Safety flotation