Kids are out of school and getting them to read is a challenge every parent struggles with. Studies have shown that they can lose two months of knowledge over the summer if they don’t engage their brains in something other than fun. Parents don’t have to fight this battle alone. Several businesses and websites have stepped up to offer summer reading programs to kids where they can earn cool prizes and rewards. If you haven’t read Valorie Delp’s Blog, All About BookAdventure.org., you should check it out. She discusses the advantages of using this website to encourage homeschooled children to … Continue reading →

On the weekends, around our house we always try to do something fun. It usually involves packing up the car and heading out to somewhere out of the ordinary. We just moved to Central Florida, so you can imagine the stuff there is to do around here. The problem is always, MONEY. How much can we spend this weekend and stay within the budget? Usually, it’s not very much so I search for fun stuff that is very inexpensive. The kids don’t care as long as they have fun. Museums are a fun way to stretch little ones minds and … Continue reading →

Does Dad need to update his wardrobe? How about a pair of pants or shorts for Father’s Day? Dockers wants you to dress Dad and they are giving you several bonuses in hopes of convincing you to do so. Sears is giving away a $75 Shell gas card plus a $10 reward card when you purchase $100 in Dockers men’s apparel and accessories. Purchases may be made online or in the store. Visit Sears or print out a rebate form and mail it in with the original receipt. You can make this deal a little sweeter if you combined it … Continue reading →