Play Ideas

I think yesterday’s post and the responses it brought to the surface deserve a little debrief.  I wouldn’t own a book called “Kids, Parents, and Power Struggles” by Mary Sheedy …

(There will be a quiz at the end of this post! I’m looking for solutions for this frazzled mom. I know you can help!) Here’s my story: One Saturday morning, …

Creative kids don’t wait for someone to hand them directions. They just grab available items to create their own crafts. Here are some of the SIMPLE AND CHEAP things I …

I take tragic events personally. I think it’s my coping strategy. I put myself in the place of the ones closest to the tragedy and I weep. I feel sad. …

In February, President Obama spoke at the White House (see video) on America’s Great Outdoors Initiative and the future of its outdoors. The initiative pertains to connecting American’s to their …

It says so right on the menu: “Sit, Stay & Play.” Play? At a restaurant? Everything about The Lazy Dog Cafe is playful from the red fire hydrant you see …

A huge thanks to Sharlene for allowing me to post this amazing photo along with her creative title for the shot. Sharlene is the “freelancing travel addicted mom of twins …

Remember, my definition of play extends to kids in the kitchen!! Things are getting pretty simple in our house these days.  Tuesday is bread baking day.  The kids play in …

My daughter just bought her first diary at a book fair. I remember how big a deal it was to buy a special book with a little lock. She knows …

I previously posted this one as Play Mom over on OCFamily.com.  In the interim between when I posted at OC Family and when I re-post to my blog, @AdventureTykes came …