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When Mother Nature Rains on Your Summer Fun

Hundreds of towns and cities throughout the south are cancelling or postponing their Fourth of July festivities due to massive storms slamming into the region.  Torrential rains have turned the area into a soggy mess forcing parents to scramble to salvage their family’s mid-summer plans. If Mother Nature rains on your parade, cook-out, party or other outdoor activity this season, consider keeping your kids entertained inside with these summer-themed projects: Campfire Prints:  Have kids use crayons, markers or colored pencils to draw a large circle on a piece of paper.  Next, have them glue gemstones on the circle to mimic … Continue reading →

First Fourth of July Part II

This is something that I have observed about my daughter: she is very interested in every aspect of her five senses. When it comes to smelling things, she is anxious to get a good pondering whiff of the wonderful smells around her. The array of fourth of July fare was not any different and she even insisted on being held during our meal without wanting to nurse (which never happens). She watched everyone at the table taking bites of foods with this look of anticipation on her face. Needless to say she was very excited about the food even though … Continue reading →

Frugal and Fun Fourth

Celebrating the Fourth of July can be both fun and frugal. Forgo the expensive shows and events and focus on those activities that could be had cheaply. Take Advantage of Freebies Many local and chain businesses are giving away free items to celebrate our Independence Day. You can take advantage of this to score some great freebies, from sanwiches, to cake to ice cream. Keep our eyes and ears open for these opportunities. Here is one to get you started. On July 4, 2012, Starbucks is giving away coffee. Make a New Tradition You can choose to save money by … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Pet Safety

On Friday one of the DJ’s for my local radio station mentioned upcoming Fourth of July celebrations, and she warned dog owners about fireworks. She said that she sees more fliers go up for missing dogs on July 5 than just about any other day of the year, all because of the fireworks noise. It’s something that never occurred to me, but it makes a lot of sense. Depending on where you live and how loud noise from fireworks might be in your yard, Independence Day, while fun for us humans, could prove frightening for our pets. If you keep … Continue reading →

Summer Fun for Free

Summer is one of my favorite times of the year, not just for the great weather and the easy living but for all of the wonderful free fun that can be had, from free classes to free concerts, free food to free movies. You just have to know where to look. Skip the expense of the summer camp and take advantage of plenty of free fun for the kids instead. Do some research to find free events. Start local and work your way out. Find out if your town or city has a website or cable channel that lists free … Continue reading →

Red, White and Blue Fun

You don’t need loud fireworks and big parties to celebrate the Fourth of July. In fact, there are many ways you can spend a low-key holiday with family and still show of your national pride. One way is to head to the kitchen with your kids and whip up the following red, white and blue treats: SIMPLE STRAWBERRY TORTE Ingredients: 3 cups crushed pretzels 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup butter, melted 2 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 container (12 ounces) Cool Whip 8 cups fresh sliced strawberries Fresh mint sprigs 1 cup cold water … Continue reading →

Family Fun on the Fourth

The countdown to the nation’s birthday is on, and with just a week to go until the parades, fireworks and hot dog gorging, there’s no time like the present to solidify plans for family fun on the Fourth of July. Whether you are planning a humongous backyard bash with extended family and friends or you are opting for a more intimate affair with just you, your significant other and the kids, consider making use of the following ideas to help get your party started: Spinning Sparklers These safe alternatives to real sparklers are fun for kids of all ages. Materials: … Continue reading →

Toddler Fun on the Fourth

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There are so many July Fourth events in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Our family could have gone any number of places to see stunning fireworks shows. We didn’t have to go far, though, because most of our neighbors set off their own fireworks. These fireworks displays were quite impressive, too. On Jessie’s first Fourth of July with us she was 19 months old. She did not like the noise at all. She liked the lights, but the explosions were entirely too loud. We’d been having trouble with Jessie and sleeping lately. We finally got her back to her regular … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Fun for Kids

Happy Fourth of July! The long holiday weekend spells good times for many families across this great country of ours. Picnics, fireworks, and fun are essential parts of Independence Day celebrations. However, if you are partying with young children, you might need more than a Frisbee and a cold one to keep the peace. The following family-friendly activities are ideal for keeping kids busy as they wait for the sun to set and the fireworks show to start: KIDDIE PARADE Create your own Fourth of July parade by decorating tricycles, scooters, and wagons with red, white and blue balloons, crepe … Continue reading →

Flag Day Fun for the Whole Family

Did you know Flag Day is just three days away? Time to get out the red, white and blue and proudly display Old Glory—-the honored symbol of the United States of America. While Flag Day may not be celebrated with the same pomp and circumstance as shown on the Fourth of July, it is a day when all Americans honor the flag by showing respect for its designers and all that it stands for. Betsy Ross created the first American flag back in the 1700s. On Saturday, June 14, 1777, Congress authorized the original U.S. flag. It had 13 stripes … Continue reading →