There’s a great summer program that my kids have participated in for several years now, called The Great Sunflower Project. The name is misleading though, because it’s more about bees than sunflowers! The numbers of bees are on the decline, and they’re incredibly important to pollination of our food. Here’s a description from The Great [...]
Archives for June 2011
Three Dental Health Tips for Babies and Toddlers
Good dental health is important for everyone regardless of age. If you have a baby or toddler (or both) at home, take advantage of this time to provide foundational routines for good dental health. Dental Habits to Avoid
5 Tips to Win the Crowd at Your Fourth of July Celebration!
The Fourth of July is just around the corner, so now’s a great time to start planning your holiday festivities. With everyone off work and the kids out of school, this event is the highlight of the summer. As you’re planning your Independence Day bash, here are a few tips that will help make sure [...]
NYC Central Park Carousel
This ride has been popular since it first opened in 1871. Since then the carousel has been replaced several times.
Why Good Vision Is Important For Young Children
Good vision is important for children to be able to read, write and understand their schoolwork. Those early years are the building blocks to their future. The information they will learn will stick with them forever. If they do not learn it the first time, they will have trouble in the future. Whether the student [...]
5 Sure-fire Ways to Make Your Child’s Summer Birthday Party Sparkle
Kids’ birthdays are a time of celebration and fond memories. Here are five tips to make your child’s special day fun, safe and affordable. Start with a Great Theme A theme gives you a focus point for everything else: the invitations, decorations, types of food, crafts and games and party favors. Encourage your child to [...]
10 Easy Ways to Improve Your Home Decor
Whether you are a design guru or someone moving into your first apartment, there are many ways to really make a house a home. From buying living room sets to choosing carpeting, here are a few tips to making your living space more homely: 1. Lamps and Accessories- If you are very casual about interior [...]
Five Important Summer Tasks to Finish With Kids
Summer is a great time to spend with kids, away from the hustle and bustle of the school year. Even though the schedule is more relaxed, there are five important tasks that need to be considered during these warm, sunny days. A Summer Schedule
The Flying Horse Carousel: Oldest Merry-Go-Round
This is the Flying Horse Carousel in Rhode Island, the oldest merry-go-round in the US still in operation.
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