Great learning activities arranged by grade level to keep kids reading, writing, and learning all summer long.  Really fun things to keep the mind going during the summer months. Read Write Think is "a partnership  more...

I just home from the paint store, and I found the coolest products! Someone else already posted a hint about blackboard paint, but tonight I saw Glow in the Dark topcoat by Benjamin Moore and Dry Erase Paint by Rustoleum.  more...

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.  more...

One of my girlfriends recently introduced me to this magazine.  It’s a literary magazine devoted to motherhood, with essays and articles by well-known authors on all kinds of mothering and parenting topics.   more...

After posting a tip on Twitter via Family Zip on preserving childhood memories,  I was sent a reply by this AWESOME artist: Formia Designs by Mia Van Beek.  She sent me a link to her personalized children's  more...

The new school year is in full swing, PTA meetings are in session, and ideas are flowing!  But are you finding that old habits and the same fundraisers are hard to break!  There are so many new and great, not to  more...

Here is a great list of 10 fun activities to do with kids in New York City, most of them are FREE.  With hotel, food and other expenses, these tips are perfect to save a few dollars.  I can't wait to stroll  more...