Still hot here in Texas…102 degrees today! Another fun indoor game my kids and I like to play together is called “The Memory Game.” Things you will need to play this game: Paper Pencil Timer (kitchen timer or microwave timer) Tray or counter space Dish or bath towel 10-20 of your kids favorite toys or [...]

Today is the 15th straight day in Texas that the temperature is over 100 degrees! I don’t know about you, but any time the temperature is that high, I prefer the kids stay indoors. So what fun things can you do with them inside that won’t cost you a fortune? Well, what about board games! As a child we [...]

New York City is alot of fun with the family. Here are a couple of ideas of what you can do: 1. Statue of Liberty Tour – Visiting Liberty Island and Ellis Island was an adventure my family will never forget. The Stature of Liberty is a beautiful momument. Her every detail represents something from the 7 rays on her crown to the [...]

We are taking the boys to New York City this week. It will be their first time to The Big Apple. My plans so far include Statue of Liberty tour, the Intrepid Sea, Air, Space Museum, and a broadway play. What else would you recommend we do with the boys while we are in NYC? [...]

Summer would never be complete without baseball. With 3 boys playing baseball is a daily occurrence in our household. Here are some variation to the game we have created along the way: – Pickle: Catch in the backyard with a twist of tag. Two catchers and lots of base runners. If you get tagged trying [...]

If you and your family enjoy snorkeling, then I would strongly recommend visiting the Florida Keys.  Snorkeling in the Florida Keys is a lot of fun for the entire family! The clear greenish-blue water off the coast of the Florida Keys makes this paradise an ideal place to explore using your mask and snorkel gear. [...]

Easter holds many traditions in our family. Coloring Easter eggs is one of them. We hardboil 2 dozen eggs, prepare the coloring, and let the boys create their own unique design. It is a fun time to remember our family and friends by naming and coloring an egg for them. Aunt T, Derek, and Austin M. [...]

Spring is here! So, what does Spring mean to you? Well, for me Spring is a sign of  warmer weather, longer daylight hours, school year’s end approaching and yes, of course, BASEBALL! In a family of all boys thoughts of baseball are never far away. In the winter we even play baseball in the house. (See [...]

Spring Break is here! “Finally,” is what my Freshman said and my 7th grader echoed. A whole week with sleeping in,  no homework, no mandatory reading, staying up late.  But even with all their free time by Monday they will be looking for something to do. So, I will need to have a couple of ideas in my back [...]

Here is another idea your kids may enjoy this Spring Break. Picture Perfect Card Game – Same as “Old Maid” but with a twist! Supplies Needed: 2 sets of 5 – 10 pictures of your kids. Objective: Be the one to match-up the most pictures. Print off 5 – 10 duplicate pictures of your kids. [...]