Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I’ve been researching ways to safely dye natural hair and came across Naturtint Hair Dye. I was a bit apprehensive at first because aside from trying Henna at home, I’ve never tried an at home box dye. Some would question why I didn’t just go to a salon, but learning about my natural hair means…
Where do you take a kid who loves trains? The Holiday Train Show, of course! While you’re at it, stop by and check out All Aboard Thomas and Friends! It’s been tough to coordinate the best time to take the kids this year. It seems like we can never figure it out between our work…
Cleaning pennies and making them shiny again is a fun experiment you can do with kids. It’s also a great way to explain the science behind why pennies turn green and rust overtime. Take the Statue of Liberty for example. The statue was a gift from the French, celebrating the alliance of France and the…
How many times have you committed to a new year’s resolution, only to quit a short time later? I can’t front. I’ve lost count. It’s come to a point where I refuse to call it “A New Year’s Resolution.” For me, it’s all about setting goals. This year is no different. As you probably already…
Since becoming plant based two years ago, my husband and I often search out vegan friendly restaurants to take our family. It was about a year ago that we took the kids to a vegan cafe and met a Mother and her Daughter who recommended that we visit the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. I stumbled across…
Water parks have become a family tradition over the years. Our two children are different ages with different interests. Therefore, finding the right one can be a challenge. It takes a little research, but we’ve managed to find places that they both can enjoy. This year we decided to take them to Splish Splash in…
Does being a dancer have anything to do with making you a better astronaut? According to Dr. Mae Jemison, absolutely! Jemison became the first woman of color to travel to space in 1992. The former NASA astronaut says that there is a profound link between arts and sciences. How Being a Dancer Makes You a…
As temperatures heat up during summer months, you’re probably spending more time in the sun. If you plan on enjoying the outdoors, there are a few important sun safety tips to follow. Sun Safety Tips For starters, wear sunscreen. Our children take swim lessons five days a week in the summer. Classes are almost an…
