Our family is hitting the road this week, and getting away gets a little easier with each trip. Over the last couple of years, I've developed a customizable packing list and I make a copy up for each kid to pack his or her supplies. Once they've everything gathered, I'd pack it up into family … [Read more...]
Sleepover Success
"Can we have a sleepover?" Those words uttered by your child can change the destiny of your next twenty-four hours. How you answer determines whether you're housebound with extra kids or footloose and fancy-free."Sure, what time should I pick you up in the morning?" means you've just saved the cost … [Read more...]
Back to School’s Must Have Tech and Gadgets
By now you've had a chance to tackle your kid's back to school supply list, and you've probably noticed that it's slightly more hi-tech than the "paper, pencils, binders" list of yore. Lists include USB flash drives, digital textbooks and webcams, but what are some of the hot new tech products that … [Read more...]