Author Archives: Sue Kirchner
5 Simple Ideas to Slow Down and Actually Enjoy the Holiday Season
Sue Kirchner in For the love of parenting, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 2 comments - posted on Dec 1st, 2011Thanksgiving is over and the Holiday Season is well underway. Are you having fun yet? The Holidays are a great opportunity to have fun with your family. However, the season is short and there is a lot to do – gift buying, baking, wrapping, Holiday parties, decorating, and writing and addressing cards, to name a few. Don’t let the stress of the Holiday Season overwhelm you! After all, the Holidays are all about family. To inspire you, here are some fun ideas to try with your family to relax and actually enjoy the Holiday Season. Holiday Game Night. Pick a … Continue reading
Tips for a Safe Halloween
Sue Kirchner in For the love of parenting, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Oct 27th, 2011My kids are so excited about Hallowen. They are ready to hit the streets, show off their costumes and collect their hoard of candy. I’ll be excited as soon as I have their costumes done. To keep Halloween night fun though, everyone needs to stay safe by following some rules. Here are some helpful tips to make sure your kids stay safe and have fun trick or treating. For more fun, check out these easy and creative Halloween family fun activities and ideas. Adult Participation Required. Walk with your kids if you don’t think they’re old enough to trick-or-treat on … Continue reading
5 Ways to Make Halloween More Fun For Your Family
Sue Kirchner in For the love of parenting, Holiday Blogaholics, Just Between Us - 2 comments - posted on Oct 20th, 2011I love all things Halloween. It’s my favorite time of year and I can’t even begin to find time to tackle all of the crafts, recipes and activities that I’ve bookmarked or pulled out of magazines to help our family celebrate. to make sure we don’t miss any of our favorite Halloween activities, I started to compile a list of our core Halloween family traditions that we look forward to every year and thought I would share. You certainly don’t have to do all of these, but pick one and plan some additional fun for your family this Halloween season. … Continue reading
Get your Garfield On!
Sue Kirchner in Just Between Us, Product Reviews - 1 comment - posted on Oct 20th, 2011My kids and I had the opportunity to test one of the latest PTPA winners, Garfield’s Comic Boom. The name sounds a little loud and scary, right? It’s not! Garfield’s Comic Boom is a kid-friendly software package that the whole family can enjoy to make their own comic strips. Including sound. My kids both really enjoyed testing and creating with the software to express themselves. The software was pretty easy to navigate for me and I watched my kids while they explored. Based on my kids experience, your child will need a little patience to watch the tutorial and practice … Continue reading
Fun Family Traditions to Celebrate Fall
Sue Kirchner in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Sep 27th, 2011Autumn is my family’s favorite time of year. The weather is cooler, the trees look beautiful, we break out the spooky Halloween and Day of the Dead decorations, it’s football season, and we go gaga for Apple Cider Donuts. (Man, I love a good donut.) We have some fun family traditions in the fall that we all look forward to each year. If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend with your family, consider one of these activities. Who knows maybe it will become a new tradition for your family. 1. Fall Foliage Drive or Bike Ride … Continue reading
5 Things Your Child Needs for Pre-School
Sue Kirchner in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 2 comments - posted on Aug 19th, 2011Is your toddler starting preschool in the fall? This is such an exciting time for them! They’ll meet new friends, learn the alphabet, work on fun art projects, and get exposed to new books, toys, and rules of behavior. They will also get comfortable to being away from Mom and Dad, if they haven’t already. Get your child ready for this new, fun experience with these 5 essential items. 1. Toddler-Sized Backpack You’ll need to carry some items to preschool every day so a backpack that is sized just right for your toddler is a must. Look for a backpack … Continue reading
Celebrate the Last Day of Summer Freedom
Sue Kirchner in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us - 0 comments - posted on Aug 18th, 2011Mom, you may be jumping for joy that the kids are finally going back to school, but the kids might be a little bummed their summer freedom is over. Just because school is starting, it doesn’t mean you can’t have one last day in the sun. Help your kids to see the last day of summer as something to look forward to by creating a tradition where you do something fun as a family to celebrate. Mom and Dad, see if you can take the day off of work so you can do something fun together. Here are some ideas … Continue reading
How to Get the Family Back into a Back-to-School Routine
Sue Kirchner in For the love of parenting, Just Between Us, Organized Chaos Blogaholics - 0 comments - posted on Aug 12th, 2011Getting your kids to switch from the crazy, free days of summer into a Back-to-School routine again can be a challenge. “I don’t want to go to bed!” “Why can’t I stay up?” But with the new school season creeping closer, we need to get the kids (and the parents) back on track, so we aren’t so sluggish and disorganized when school starts again. With just a little advanced planning, you can get everyone back into a School frame of mind. Get in the Groove Again. A week or two before school starts, get the kids back onto a school … Continue reading