Silly String – Why is it so popular?

Silly String is one of the most popular party supplies out there. It’s the number one seller in most party stores and a party must-have for many reasons. There are so many different party supplies that are used often, but not like silly string. It’s not a decoration, not a food item, not something that helps make things easier, like […]

What are some delicious gas grill recipes?

Cooking outdoors with a grill is a very fun activity. Serious grillers can use their gas grills almost every day, while casual grillers can use them once in a while and seasonal grillers can use their gas grills, of course, during grilling season. No matter what kind of griller you are, I’m sure you appreciate it just the same. Apart […]

Santa Claus: the heart of a magical Christmas

Generations of families have marveled at these magic words from The Night Before Christmas, a family tradition enjoyed by many across the country. It tells us the story of what Christmas should be like and the excitement that many children feel on Christmas Eve. Christmas should be a quiet time to spend with loved ones, but the race many of […]

Spelling Practice: 7 Ways to Make It Fun

How to practice spelling words is a familiar dilemma for parents of elementary school students as they prepare for their children’s weekly spelling test ritual. Many students are given a pre-test at the beginning of the week and are expected to practice spelling words throughout the week for a test on Friday. Whatever your child’s spelling schedule, he’ll no doubt […]

Adolescent body image

Recently, the issue of body image has been a concern for the parents I am working with. One parent reported that her teenage daughter recently began to focus a lot of negative attention on her size in comparison to others, she began eating less at meals and began spending a lot of time looking at model-like figures and comparing herself […]

Candy Bar Fundraisers: The Pros And Cons Of This Fundraising Option

Any fundraiser you choose will have advantages and disadvantages. Before choosing a school fundraiser, educate yourself on the benefits and pitfalls of each option so you can find the best fundraising option for your school. Knowing about potential problems will also help you better plan your fundraiser and avoid many common problems before they occur. This article will discuss the […]

A guide for prospective college students

Choosing a good undergraduate program can be a difficult task for you. In this article you will know some important factors that you must take into account to choose your career without any problem. Selection of an institution First of all, you need to choose a good institute. You should not underestimate the importance of earning your degree from one […]

A Sweeter, Greener Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a tricky holiday among the Green Crowd. Some hate commercialism and waste…not to mention unrealistic expectations of the men in our lives. But others see it as an opportunity to change consumerism and show a little love to Mother Nature by giving gifts that don’t waste or supporting Fair Trade or eco-conscious businesses. I must admit, it’s […]

Fun and Free Educational Things for Kids to Do

Most children can be easily entertained if they are learning and it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg to fill their time with fun things to do. Here are two educational and entertaining things to fill your child’s time: Autumn leaves The leaves are much prettier in the fall. You have beautiful yellow, orange and red leaves […]