Monthly Archives: November 2008
Spare Care Kit ~ Review
Spare Care Kit: Recipes for Car Care and Emergency Car Care Kit
Tips for Traveling with Your Children over Christmas
I’m sure that anyone who has children knows how stressful it can be to travel with children. There are the myriad stops to use the bathroom, then the continuous “Mom, are we there yet?” questions, and families with more than one child probably hear them bickering a lot, too. These tips for traveling with your children over Christmas may help make the trip less stressful for everyone involved.
Your mode of transportation can make or break your holiday travel with children. If you’re in a hurry to get to your families, you’ll most likely choose to fly. Use these tips to make flying with your child easier:
Weekly Round Up Nov 21
Here we are another Fun Friday, another week has past it seems the last weeks of this year are just flying by. Amazing how fast this year has flown by for our family.
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7 Fun Things to Do With Your Family Can Do in the Snow
Children love snow; there’s no escaping that fact. And while some adults may also enjoy outdoor activities during the winter, it seems this time of year is perfect for children. This year, why not try some fun things the whole family can do in the snow?
There are so many activities that you can participate in together.
Here is a list of seven activities to consider:
1. If you live in a large city, you may be able to find a horse-drawn buggy that you can ride. Normally the buggy provides blankets to help keep you warm. While this is an activity that the entire family can enjoy together, it’s also a great activity for Mom and Dad to do on a special date night.
Is Your Car Prepared for the Winter?
Now that autumn is officially here, you know winter isn’t far behind. Taking care of your vehicle during cold weather is important.? Is your car prepared for the winter? If not, it’s important that you do to protect your car from the weather so it will continue to transport you during the winter months.
Routine maintenance is important for your car all year long, but during colder weather you want to be sure your car will keep you warm and not break down and leave you stranded. If you’re one of those that procrastinate, you may not want to wait too long to winterize your car.
Health Advantages of Dried Fruit
We have all seen the food pyramid where it says we need to eat fruit on a daily basis. Much of our vitamin C comes from fruits and fruit juices. Learn how dried varieties of fruits are both good and marginal for our bodies.
Certain fruits can be dried for prolonged storage. We buy fresh fruits from the grocery store and the farmer’s market as a part of a healthy diet. But, fresh doesn’t say fresh for as long as we like. One way to save that fruit is to dry it.
Snow Caves for Fun and Survival ~ Review
If you decide to go camping or hiking in the winter, caves can be a good way to have a little fun and even to save your life. Ernest Wilkinson has spent several winter weeks outside in the Colorado Mountains. His observations are based on his own experience alone and with the groups he takes on cross-country tours, demonstrated to him that the methods of snow cave construction described in winter survival manuals were unacceptable.
Some of The Best Games for Preschoolers
If you have a preschooler you have probably noticed they have more energy than most parents. It’s just a natural fact. When winter comes and you can’t take your younger children to the park to play as often, if at all if you have a lot of snow, you may want to find games to play indoors.
If you’re like most of us, you remember playing board games with your brothers and sisters, maybe even your parents. This was before nights where families played games together became known as “Family Fun Night” or “Family Game Night”. You may remember hours spent playing Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, or Sorry. Maybe your family had Operation for when you got older, then you most likely graduated to games like Monopoly or Trivial Pursuit.
