Kids have an abundance of energy so even when mom gets tuckered, she still has to keep her preschool and toddler charges entertained. Here are five lazy games that allow a mama to sneak in a bit of rest and relaxation. Flash Card Shuffle: Scatter a box of flash cards across the floor and then lounge while asking your tots to find the "letter A" or "zebra" and walk it your way. This gets lil Read more

Turn off the boob tube and help your kids go from couch potatoes to outdoorsy types! PlanetExplore helps mom and pop find family activities in their area in a couple of minutes by logging onto the site. Users type their area code and a category from hiking and biking to climbing and camping into the search and wait for results. Events like climbing Oregon's Mt. Hood, a Range Creek archeological Read more

Like many children, my mother enrolled me in piano lessons but when I openly admitted to disliking it, she let me quit. Same went for the clarinet and skiing, both of which I did for about one week. Now that I'm older I desperately wish I could play an instrument or stand on skis, but I do understand why my mom didn't push either on me. It's a tough position for a mama to be in and I often think Read more

Put me in coach! With the school year back in swing for most children, a new season of extra-curricular activities is under way. From athletic teams to the more creative hobbies, after-school programs offer children a chance to burn off some energy, make new friends and learn skills. Though camps saw a downturn in enrollment this Summer due to the economy, 59 percent of LilSugar readers said Read more