It’s funny how different the children in the same family can experience life. I remember in sixth grade science class, we got to make electromagnet motors and grow pea plants. My little sister ended up with a very different science experience in sixth grade... their big experiment was melting ice cubes over a Bunsen burner. Needless to say, it was difficult to get her into science after that.
When big storms hit, it suddenly dawns on me that while I might be prepared for the wrath of Mother Nature, I am not in any way prepared for the wrath of the six bored children stuck inside my house because of a storm.
In order to be prepared for a storm, the American Red Cross recommends these supplies:
Creativity is the residue of time wasted. - Einstein
With school out and the lazy days of summer settling in, I wanted to write a blog about creativity, but I was stuck. I’m too busy to be inspired, I thought, staring blankly at my computer screen. Creativity is linked to laziness, downtime, daydreaming, and genius.
The following is a guest post by Robert Greenberg, author of How to Listen to Great Music: A Guide to Its History, Culture, and Heart.
Ah, bedtime. The kids' teeth are brushed; their pj's are on; the book has been read, and then read again. They have been kissed goodnight. At which point begins THE BIG STALL. "I'm hungry"; "I'm thirsty"; "I need to go to the bathroom"; "I need to call my broker"; etc.
I'm a huge fan of ModernMom and couldn’t be more thrilled to contribute to this amazing resource for parents. I will be sharing with you my planning tips, theme ideas, craft projects and some great finds to make your next party unique and fabulous!
Today I want to share with you a party theme that is close to my heart and will appeal to any family with little girls....
A SLUMBER PARTY!
Last year at this time, I was a total wreck. I was sending my nine year-old off to sleepaway camp on the other side of the country, where she didn’t know a soul. Granted, I had gone to camp there and I knew the owners and their (now grown) children.
"There is no such thing as old, only retro."
If you think about all of the products that you loved as a kid that are still kicking around, this design philosophy seems to ring true.
The toys, fashions, and snacks of our youths would be pretty dusty and outdated by now if they remained unchanged... but time marches on, and we're seeing some considerable upgrades on familiar favorites.
The singing sensation of the moment - six mostly elderly and middle aged women from the Ukraine known as The Buranovskie Babushki - have much to teach modern moms. If you haven’t seen them yet, they add substance to the otherwise cheesy Eurovision 2012.
From launchers to hose adapters, the tools that exist to upgrade the water balloon experience are endless. Still, even with just a bag of balloons and a hose, nothing says "hot summer afternoon warfare" like a water balloon.
Whether you are hosting a Memorial Day picnic, a summer birthday party or a Labor Day extravaganza, put together some water balloon games for splashing time.
To Pop or Not to Pop
I love playing music for my daughter, and have since she was still in my belly! Ever since she was a baby she has responded so positively to music. She loves to dance to it, and now that she is older, she loves to sing along.
