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  more...

The FBI does more than nab the bad guys!  They've created a website that includes a fun and informative kids page.  There is one section for K through 5th grade and another  more...

Usborne Books Kid Kits are the perfect holiday gift!   They're books with an activity packaged in a resealable, reusable bag.  Their topics include:pirates, princesses, fairies, volcanoes, magnets,  more...

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,  more...

My ParenTime has a section of checklists for everything.  Categories include: Home & Household [grocery shopping checklist] Parenting [great babysitter's checklist] Children & Education [back to school  more...

Here's how it works - you clean out your bookshelves and post books you don't want on paperbackswap.com.  When someone selects your book, you mail it to them.  In exchange, you get to pick books that other  more...