I used to be elated when I began seeing the back-to-school commercials on television. And when I started to receive emails from the school after the summer hiatus, it was like a breath of fresh air, a reminder that the…
A Trip to the St. Louis Zoo
When my daughter brought home a permission slip for her to go to the St. Louis Zoo , I knew that I also wanted to attend as well. I haven’t been to the zoo in years and I thought this…
Snow Day for the Kids? Activities Without Too Much TV
A few weeks ago, my five year old and fifteen year old were both stuck at home for two days because their school was closed due to snow. In order to keep them active and not in front of the…