When my kids were REALLY young, I stumbled upon a live theatrical performances for children put on by THE PAPER BAG PLAYERS. The non-profit theatre troupe is still performing and still just as popular with kids today. Based in the greater New York City area, their motto is “Every kid WILL see a show, regardless…
For his 11th Christmas, the only thing my son wanted was a BB gun. My hesitation was overruled. My husband had grown up hunting and was in the Army, so getting the first gun was a rite of passage. It was a hit on Christmas morning. With present-unwrapping over, my husband set up a target in the backyard while I relaxed with a…
Sometimes it is hard not to check my work email at night right before I go to bed. If a client name or an interesting subject header happens to catch my eye when I am checking the weather on my phone before I turn out my light to go to sleep, I have to click.…
When we visited the kids in the spring, our granddaughter showed us how to operate their new washing machine. She pulled up a chair and demonstrated how much detergent to use, what buttons to push, and don’t forget to add a few drops of essential oil. Rachel is 4 years old. She also makes her bed, clears dishes…
Probably not many of you remember that Public Service Ad Campaign the government launched (maybe in the 70’s?) to try to encourage all children to read — Reading is FUNdamental. I fell for it! Now, I want to spread my love of reading to every child in the world. That is the main reason I…
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