When you are preparing to learn about Kwanzaa for Kids this holiday season, be sure to make some traditional foods like this Kwanzaa Okra and Corn recipe! Corn is one of the basic foods grown in Africa and is therefore a central food in it’s culture and society. They regard the corn’s life cycle as […]
Top 10 Family Activities in Chicago This Holiday Season
The holidays are a most magical time of year in Chicago. Yes, the weather can be blisteringly cold but nobody does Christmas quite like the Windy City. When you visit, your biggest challenge will inevitably be how to choose what to do. Our guest blogger, Chrissy Jones of www.Beyondthepark.com is a local Chicago mom blogger. […]
Creative Opportunities for Reading with Children During the Busy Holiday Season
The holidays are fast approaching. Families and friends will come together for food, fun, and festivities. The kids will be excited to have time off from school, and parents will hopefully be able to spend a little more quality time with their children. Somewhere in between all the shopping, sledding, cookie baking, and house preparation […]
NEW SURVEY: Kids Tell Parents What They Really Want for Christmas
My kids have NEVER had an issue stating their wants. When Tripp was about 7 he let everyone know loud and clear that he wanted a Legends Car for Christmas. Well, after a small bit of research and several questions, we learned he meant an ACTUAL Legends Car! Ha.. too funny. Anyway, this year, Walmart […]
Sneak Peek: Vera Bradley is the way to go this Holiday Season
Vera Bradley New Winter Colors VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Vera Bradley is a brand that is recognizable everywhere. If you just take a stroll through your local Mall, you can pick out the Vera Bradley bags on the shoulders of many of the women. I, personally, have spent so much time drooling over the […]
