Summer is on the horizon and soon it will be time to keep cool at the pool and the beach. You know to pack your bag with sunscreen, towels, snacks, beach toys, and perhaps a book to read. But what about sunglasses? You, and every member of your family, should don a pair of sunglasses when you head outdoors. Keeping Your Eyes Protected I wear sunglasses whenever I'm driving or outside, and now I make my children grab theirs too. Some experts say that because children tend to spend ... Continue Reading
Protect Your Eyes in Style this Summer #fostergrantfamily
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Foster Grant provides tips for eyewear protection and the hot sunglasses styles for summer.
Celebrate National Seafood Month with SeaPak and #Shrimptacular
September 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
October is National Seafood Month and SeaPak is celebrating with Shrimptacular!
October is National Seafood Month and SeaPak is celebrating with Shrimptacular! Have you ever taken your family to a fall festival? There's something magical about sharing an exciting day with your loved ones - dining on great-tasting food, listening to bands, and participating in all the fun events. October is National Seafood Month and SeaPak wants to share the festivities through a virtual festival and celebration called Shrimptacular. Throughout the month, they'll be giving away coupons ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Finding a Socially Happy Medium
August 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Learning to feel connected in this time of social connectivity.
We can't rewind we've gone too far. ~ The Buggles It really wasn't that long ago when radio was a huge phenomenon. Then, so to speak, video killed the radio star. Instead of spending time as a family, using our imaginations or laughing along with a radio host, we circled our TVs, zoning out in full zombie mode. For many families, the dining room table became a place for guests-only, and nightly dinners were served on TV trays. It became a habit of comfort, and one that led to ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Go Green This Summer: Venture Out For Some Agritourism
June 20, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Venture out for some agritourism this summer, heading to a local farm for the day or weekend.
With school out for the summer, many parents are looking for fun and educational summer activities with their children. Trips to the pool and playground are plentiful in our family, but we also like to incorporate educational opportunities into our outings. Whether it is a trip to the zoo or aquarium, turning fun into a learning experience is a must. However, there are lots of educational learning opportunities that families overlook. One of these is agritourism. So what is agritourism? ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Summer Fun Ideas for Families That Won’t Break the Bank
May 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Have fun this summer with your family, with these great excursions that won’t break the bank.
Make some amazing memories this summer by exploring new places and spending quality learning and sharing time with your family. And guess what? You don't have to break the bank to do it. Here are great summer fun ideas for your family, that won't cost a fortune: Library There are many great, free programs at your local library. Sing-a-longs, arts and crafts, and more. And many of them have reading incentive programs that offer prizes for books read. This is such a wonderful place for fun ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Children As Responsible Pet Owners
May 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Caring for the family pet is a great way to teach your children responsibility.
As a parent, responsibility is one of the most important character traits you can ever teach your child. It seems that every parent has a different method of instilling responsible living in their children, many of which are effective. One approach to teaching responsibility, though, is as close as the family pet. Daily Needs: There are several ways that having to take care of a pet can improve the responsibility of children. One of the most important aspects is simply having something ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post Family Guide to Ann Arbor, Michigan
May 17, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Here are ten don’t miss to-dos for a long weekend in Ann Arbor with the family.
Ann Arbor, home of the University of Michigan, offers families a funky Midwestern vibe, a wealth of tree-filled parks and a pedestrian-friendly downtown. This college town par excellence makes for a fun long weekend away with kids. Here are ten don’t miss to-dos for a long weekend in tree town with the family. Open the fairy doors. Amazingly, Ann Arbor is home to several fairies. And these urban fairies have taken up residence in many of the boutiques, galleries and cafes in downtown Ann ... Continue Reading
Party On: Fun Party Ideas For Your Tween
May 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
European party ideas for your tween – transitioning from kid party to something a little more sophisticated.
Planning a birthday party for a toddler is pretty easy to do. Choose a theme, send out tine invites, buy some snacks, and let them play. But what do you do though when your tween wants to have a party, and understandably does not want a kid party? Start out by talking to your daughter or son and ask them what they would like the party to be like, what kind of things they'd like to do, and the types of food they want to serve. You can still include a theme - try one of these European options ... Continue Reading
Join the forum discussion on this post OnStar FMV makes the perfect gift for your Dad around $99 #OnStarFMV
May 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Give the gift of OnStar FMV to Moms, Dads & Grads This Year
Spring is alive with holidays for the family, with Mother's Day, Father's Day, and graduation dates abound. Our friends at OnStar are offering an amazing new savings for their OnStar FMV (For My Vehicle) mirror - available at a special reduced price for a limited time. Now you can add the safety and security of OnStar to almost any car, and connect to the easy-to-use OnStar services. At just $99.99 (with installation included). There’s never been a better time to give OnStar FMV to the ... Continue Reading
Cinco De Mayo Family Style
May 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with these great games, crafts, and family-style recipes.
Bring your family together for a great fiesta. Cinco De Mayo is a festive time to bring the family and neighbors together for some fun mexican food, games and crafts. Games Games can simply be put together. Create an obstacle course for the kids to run through, kicking a ball through the course. Another game is a relay race wearing a sombrero. Divide the kids out into even teams and give each team a sombrero. Each teammate must run the length of the race track and back wearing the ... Continue Reading
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