Birthday Party Survival Guide

    Stress-Free Tips for Parents  By Rebecca Hastings Birthday parties are supposed to be fun, but for many parents, they come with stress: invitations pile up, weekends get booked, and suddenly you’re running through the toy aisle on the way to the party....

Manners Matter: Party Tips for Hosts and Guests

  By Janeen Lewis When your child uses good manners, other people want to be around them. That is why birthday parties are opportune events to teach children, not only party etiquette, but a graciousness that goes beyond rules. Whether your child is the host or...

Spooktacular Neighborhood Halloween Fun

  by Kimberly Blaker   Are you looking for some fun new ways to celebrate Halloween with your kids this year? How about a neighborhood contest? Costume contests are just one of the many options to get everyone in the spirit. So read on to see if one of these...

At Home Independence Day Fun!

By Kerrie McLoughlin Every year when I was a kid, my parents made a huge deal about the 4th of July. The memories, photographs, sights, sounds and smells of that special day have stuck with me throughout my life. Luckily, I married a man who might love this holiday...