Cabin Fever

I has been really cold out lately, too cold to do anything. We have had our fair share of play-dates, we finger painted, played dress up, made things with clay; we have done every activity there is and now we are going crazy! Are you feeling that way too? Maybe it is the cold weather that has me down or it could be cabin fever. So I decided to bundled the kids up and we ventured out to one of our favorite free activities...Storytime. Most book stores offer a storytime with a little activity to follow. We had been trapped in our cave for so long we forgot how much we loved storytime. To find a storytime in your area check out Barnes and Nobles and Borders. Happy Reading!

Family Time

As our children are getting older we are finding it harder and harder to have family time. We find ourselves running from soccer, basketball, and dance, we are consistently on the go. Because we are always on the go we have made a commitment to having dinner as a family every night. During dinner we share our favorite part of our day. It is really fun to see what the kids will say. Plus they are really interested in what our favorite part was as well. We also ask what the lowest part of their day was. This is a great way for you to find out if anything is bothering your children. It is comforting to children to know that even their parents have hard days and you can teach them how to cope with any issues they share. If "playing" favorite part/lowest part of the day doesn't get the conversation going their are fun dinner card games. Remember the best gift you can give your family is your time.

Sports

With the new year many of us have a resolution to work-out, lose weight and be healthy. Most of us do this for ourselves but think of the message this gives to your child. You are showing them the value of leading a healthy life. Remember that children learn from example so be the healthy example for your child. I know that getting started on a new work-out plan can be a little overwhelming and for some going to a gym may be scary. I know that I would prefer to work-out at home but don't have all the equipment I need. Here is my favorite place to go for sporting equipment...Play it Again Sports. It is a great place to go to find gentle used sports equipment. They have everything from jogging strollers to the bowflex. It is also a wonderful place to buy your child's sporting equipment they need...we know all how quickly they grow.

If you gave a place that has great prices on sporting equipment please share with us. Also send in any healthy recipes you might have.

New Year's Resolution

What is your new year resolution? Is it to lose weight, get organized, eat healthy, spend more time with your family? Share your resolution here and what you plan to do to stick with it. Maybe we can help each other reach our goal.