My children have discovered a fun art activity that keeps them busy for hours.  They paint rocks.  So simple.  First, they go out in the yard and forage for today's art rocks.  Then I spread a large  more...

Cinco de Mayo is May 5th.  Find out more about at Kaboose about the history of the “Battle of Puebla,” fun recipes from Family Fun that you can make with your kids like Mexican Sushi Bites, Sombrero Cookies  more...

I found these directions on how to make homemade stickers on my money saving ezine:  Have your child draw or stamp a design on paper. Combine 1 packet unflavored gelatin, 6 tablespoons warm water, half teaspoon vanilla  more...

My kids know that when I call them over to the computer, it is usually BrainPOP time, they watch the 'movie', and then do the activities!  It is an awesome site, full of information on all school subjects, very  more...

If you are looking for the latest in science research and news - check out Science Daily.  This is a great site for parents and older kids/teens looking for a science project or looking for some citations for their papers.   more...

Do your kids love Fancy Nancy? I was shopping for the new Fancy Nancy book - Bonjour Butterfly - on Amazon and happened across this free 12-page activity booklet. It has tons of reproducible activities, including butterfly  more...

Are you having a hard time getting your child to do his/her chores at home, potty training or even remembering all the steps that he/she has to do to get ready for school, bedtime routine etc?  Create your own chart  more...