Give a man a fish, he will eat for a day.  Teach a man to fish, he will eat for a lifetime.  Teach a child to fish, and you will not only teach them a skill that will last a lifetime, you will build a foundation for a relationship with that child that goes beyond television watching and playing video games. TakeMeFishing.org offers the following tips when taking the little tyke for their first fishing exped ...

Have trouble finding places to go with the kids in  your state? Try Family Days Out, a website developed by two dads! Just click on your state and discover what they have to offer - It's a great way to get the family away from the TV and out into the world! http://familydaysout.com/   ...

Tips taken from www.party411.com How to set your party up for watching the game: Make sure your TV room has plenty of chairs available so everyone can see the game. Move the furniture back and set up chairs bleacher style so 20-30 folks can watch the game comfortably. If your group consists of pretty serious fans staying in one room will work. If some of the group is more interested in socializing rather th ...

We caught up with sextuplets mom Jenny recently to get an update on some of our favorite little ones. Well, the sextuplets are growing up fast. How's life with your little ones these days? I feel like life with the kids gets better every day!  I love watching them grow and learn.  Watching them learn how to ride their bikes, swim, and all the new things they are doing is so amazing.  Although they fight as ...

Backyard barbeque time is in full swing.  Here are a couple of games for the kids, pint size and adult size, to play. Or, maybe you just want a few new ideas to occupy your own children during summer break. We love these ideas and bet you will too! 1) Tarp Toss The tarp toss backdrop can be handmade and cost less than a child's board game. Points are the goal and lots of fun can be had trying to reach those ...

Time for a fun kid's craft!! Materials Tape or clear nail polish 1 yard of 1mm satin cord About 150 multicolored 4- by 7mm plastic pony beads, or other beads with large enough holes to fit over the cord For personalized strap also add color block letter beads -- again, with large enough holes 2 larger decorative accent beads (optional) Plastic eyeglass holders (available at bead stores, bead departments in ...

  Not really wanting to travel over spring break? Or maybe, you just don’t have it in the budget? Here is a list of activities you can do without leaving town!   Movie Marathon- hit the matinees to save money, but catch all the movies you’ve been wanting to see, all in the same week.   Read a new book- or if you’re a parent, take your kids to the local library or bookstore and just enjoy read ...