My boys are at the age where we have to designate a “postal” helper for the day and take turns. They both LOVE to get the mail and bring it in the house, mainly because they love to see if anything has their name on it! So this summer, I’ve found a way to get mail to my kids!
Are you looking for something different to try on your annual trek to the beach this year? Want to find a new venue in that sleepy town you love to visit each summer? Try some of these out on your next vacation, and perhaps these will spark new ideas as well! Read more…
We tend to spend a great deal of time on the road during the summer, whether it is on our bikes or in the car. Being prepared for all this travel, across town or long distances, is a slightly different approach from the rest of the year. Read more…
We’re hitting the road this summer, making the rounds to the grandparents and other relatives along the way. It will be just my boys and me as my husband will be toiling away at his desk job. Which means, it will be Me versus Them in the loooooooong car ride to Grandma’s house. I’m going into this challenge armed and ready!
If you will be road-tripping this summer with your family, take a look at some of these great tips to make it a bit more bearable for everyone. And, if you have any of your own to add, please leave a comment and let us know! Read more…
Four and a half years ago, we moved our little family across our state. It was a good move for us - good job, great place to live, close to our siblings - but it still took a toll on our little guy who had just turned 4. After several months of adjustment, we finally clicked into a routine, but the first weeks in our new place were an upheaval for us. Here are some tips to keep in mind when moving with little ones:
We’re staring a day-long car ride square in the face right now…and that’s just one way. We’ll repeat the process again after a couple of days of Grandparentdom. My panic-personality decided to rear her ugly head during dinner tonight…what will we DO with two boys, in the SEDAN, for hours at a time, to keep them from a) maiming or killing each other or b) driving the adults to an insane asylum? Do not fear - Creative Mom is here!
One of our goals as a family is to take vacations and trips that inspire, educate and entertain our children. And, along those lines, we want to give them the tools that help them remember their excursions and learn from them. Read more…
One of the most glorious things about living in central Florida is that we get to watch the space shuttle lift off into space on a semi-regular basis. Merritt Island, where WonderBrains resides, is also home to Cape Canaveral - in fact, our warehouse is about 6 miles south of the Kennedy Center Visitor Complex. So we can watch every shuttle launch from work or our homes. Read more…
