The school year is coming to an end. I am a mix of excited to go on some camping trips and get out in the sun, and apprehensive about not having free child care for two months (thank goodness for summer camps)! With the end of the school year comes the question of what to get teachers for their end of the year present. I have asked some of my teacher friends for their input so I can share my new found wisdom. A shiny red apple did not make the list (believe it or not)!

Planing a camping trip with your family? For a successful trip, preparation is key. Here's some tips, tricks and packing must-do's to help your embrace the great outdoors and get out to do some family camping this year. 

This year for Easter lets switch the focus from a cheap chocolate frenzy to fun with our loved ones! I have put together a list of some fun alternatives to the classic dyed Easter egg that would be great to do with your family and hopefully even some neighborhood friends! 

Most parents would agree that getting their kids to cooperate can sometimes be a challenge. Through research, trial and error, and even some professional resources I have navigated my way through some of these challenges that I have encountered with my daughter. I hope the following tips for encouraging your kids to cooperate help you as much as they have helped us.