How do you pass time with kids? Grab your (plastic) sword, don an eye patch and host a pirate week!
We’ve spent many summer & school breaks home-bound. Whether it was due to work commitments, lack of finances or bad weather, spending extended periods of time at home with the kids is not foreign territory. One way I got through the time when the kids were younger was to host themed weeks. They usually centered around an outing at the end. Summer camps and science camps do the same thing, but hosting one on our own means you don’t have to follow the strict guidelines imposed by others. We’ve done Dinosaur Week with a trip to Dinosaur World as the grand finale; Royal Week with a daily reading of the Tale of Despereaux and the kids’ most favorite: Pirate Week. Check out these cool pirate themed activities for kids and host your own pirate week!
Education
Virtual Adventures & More: Cool Things to Do When You’re Stuck at Home
Learn about animals in the ‘School of Croc’, build a rollercoaster (or whole theme park), take a virtual paddle into a gorge, jog through a national park, and more. Check out these cool things you and the kids can do while you’re stuck at home.
5 Ingenious Ways to Get Your Kids to Read (Even If They Hate Reading)
So, you find yourself at home with the kids. Your young kids may adore cuddling up for a story time, but as they grow older, those books are replaced by electronics. The only book you’ll ever see is one assigned from school, which you suspect will never emerge from their backpack to see the light of day. How on earth do you get your (older) kids to read- especially if you don’t have many or any books in the house?
Stop forcing the ‘reading is good mantra’ (kids can smell that a mile-away) and check out these five clever & creative ways to get your kids to read- (they may not even realize they’re reading!)
Getting Alligator Educated at Orlando’s Gatorland
One by one, the 12-14 foot gators slid onto the beach in front of me, their feet thrusting their huge armored plated bodies forward across the surface of sand and crushed shells. A row of giant jaws parted in anticipation, revealing rows of gleaming sharp teeth…
Florida Blog Con 2018: (What You Missed & Why You Need to Go Next Year)
I went to my first Blogger Conference last week the FLBlogCon- Florida Blogger & Social Media Conference. Here’s what you missed and why you should go next year.
Wilderness Wildlife Week May 8th to May 12th in Pigeon Forge
Wilderness Wildlife Week launches today in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. With more than 250 activities- classes, hikes, workshops, concerts, and much more, it’s easy to see why this annual family-friendly 5-day event has received so many awards. And the best part? It’s free!
Young Again: Rediscovering Florida’s Fountain of Youth
Legends and history intertwine at Florida’s oldest attraction: The Fountain of Youth. This quiet little corner of northeast Florida has been drawing visitors since the 1500’s- and for good reason!
Coping With the Loss of a Loved One
We went to a teen’s funeral the other day. It was a gut-wrenching, heart-breaking experience. Whether it’s the first funeral or 20th, each loss of someone you care about can be equally as painful, but there are ways that may help you in dealing with the death of a loved one.
An Epic Total Eclipse of the Sun is Coming! (Are You Ready?)
The sun will briefly extinguish it’s light on Monday- an epic solar eclipse that won’t happen in the same area for centuries. Here are a few ideas and safety tips to help you prepare for this solar event.
Surviving the First Day of School (in a New School)
That first day of school is nearly upon us, and for the uninitiated, it can be a scary and stressful event, especially if your child is entering a new school, but here’s a handy guide of what to expect. Surviving the first day of school just got easier!