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...

Best-Ever Birthday Bash!

By Denise Yearian Birthdays are milestones that mark another year of growing, another year of change. But for many parents, these milestones are more like millstones when faced with the daunting task of putting together their child’s birthday party. The following are...