Archives for the 'Fun Fridays' Category
An Idea for Dad for Father’s Day [Productivity @ Home]
About a month ago, I reminded all of the Dads out there to be good to your wives on Mother’s Day and I know you followed through! So turnaround’s fair play! Moms, there are all kinds of things Dads might love to have for Father’s Day. One of them is the gift [...]
Mom heads back to the Dorms! [Productivity @ Home]
This week, Eric and I are in Santa Fe, New Mexico attending ZoukFest 2008 | World Music Camp.
Actually, Eric is attending and I’m soaking up the scenery, writing and touring beautiful Santa Fe. After flying into Albuquerque (yes, the old Patridge Family Song is stuck in my head!) this afternoon, we drove over to [...]
Find a Playgroup in Your Area [Productivity @ Home]
One of the most frequent requests I receive is from moms looking for playgroups in their areas. Thanks to Moms Group Manual, I can now point them to iPlaygroups.com with confidence. If you belong to a church or community playgroup, it would be great if you could list your group online so that [...]
Keeping the Kids Busy This Summer [Productivity @ Home]
A List of Kid-Friendly Websites | BlogHer
Today is the last day of school for one of my sons, and the other finishes up tomorrow. The high schooler has a summer jam packed with activities, but the 13 year old won’t have much going on. He and I will be homeschooling Algebra and Latin [...]
Jorim’s List - Video Game Content Reviews for Parents [Productivity @ Home]
Cami Tapley, an internet friend of mine, recently brought to my attention a new site her son Jorim is working on that is a greatly needed resource for parents. Jorim’s List gives content-driven descriptions of the latest video games for parents and caregivers who want to know what their kids are playing.Â
I’m surprised at [...]
Family Resources for Memorial Day [Productivity @ Home]
As we take a long weekend to commemorate Memorial Day and those who paid the ultimate price to defend freedom, I thought I’d share the following video tribute and a few relevant blog links for you to enjoy during the long weekend. If you have occasion to do so, please thank a veteran this weekend [...]
Resolved, Part V - Fun and Fitness [Productivity @ Home]
This week, I will be writing on the topic of New Year’s Resolutions, looking at my resolution subsets each day for my usual daily topics. Today, I discuss resolutions related to Family Fun and Health and Fitness.
The start of a new year affords me a fresh perspective and a heart filled with hope. Perhaps it’s [...]
The Importance of Play [Productivity @ Home]
Today’s guest post is by Judy Hansen. Every Friday, Productivity @ Home looks at the topic of Family Fun.
For children, play is naturally enjoyable. And since it is their active engagement in things that interest them, play should be child-led, or at least child-inspired, for it to remain relevant and meaningful to them. Children at [...]
Five Fun Holiday Activities for Families [Productivity @ Home]
“The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other.†–Burton Hillis (Better Homes and Gardens)
With the approach of Christmas, this weekend is the perfect time to slow down a bit and enjoy some family fun. The following are a few of my favorite [...]
Sure, I Love the Christmas Season [Productivity @ Home]
Every Friday, I share my thoughts on Family Fun.
They’re supposed to be about family and fun, these weeks leading up to Christmas, right?! When a friend forwarded me this You Tube video today, I couldn’t help but smile and hear a bit of my own voice in the beautiful singing of Tajci. How many [...]