I started playing my first musical instrument when I joined the school orchestra in fourth grade, which was seven years ago. I picked cello, only because the person demoing it was playing the Star Wars theme. In sixth grade, I picked u ...
I’ll be the first to admit that when it comes to getting gifts for major holidays, the big gift is always the first challenge I like to tackle. After that, I work on the supplemental gifts and wrap it up (usually at the last minute) w ...
As much as I enjoy playing board games and love recommending them, I have to admit that this is one of my favorite holiday gift guides. We play games on a regular basis but cycle through different types by different publishers. These h ...
During our first family visit to New York several years ago, Scott decided to take the girls to see a Broadway performance while I was attending a conference. At the recommendation of the ticket salesperson, Scott opted for Matilda by Roald ...
Parents – Can we have a frank discussion about holiday candy an what seems like and endless supply that ends up in the stocking? Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be some rant about how children need less candy. Quite the c ...
Over the past couple of weeks, we have provided you with a lot of gift ideas. We covered gift ideas for boys and girls as well as toys for little kids and have an upcoming guide focused on games for that age range. We’ve presented var ...
Have you ever felt like a fish out of water when your child has expressed an interest in joining some club, sport or activity? That’s exactly how I felt five years ago when Madison decided she wanted to join the school orchestra. Neit ...
Day after day, we give you a glimpse into what makes us tick and the things around us that provide some degree of meaning or impact in some way. We tell you about our favorite games and express the benefits of incorporating games into educa ...
There are a few things in my life that can perpetually change my mood and music is one of those. It’s emotional and awe-inspiring. It’s timeless and filled with history. It’s so powerful, it can bring together total strang ...
You’ve likely heard the phrase “They don’t make ’em like they used to.” There aren’t many things that are made as well now as they were back in the olden days. I think we owned the same appliances through ...
