Mommy's little helper.
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1 Tag It and Keep Track of Your Kiddo's Things
summer
2 Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off to Camp We Go!
camp
3 What Is the Right Age to Send Your Kid to Overnight Camp?
activities
4 Camps For Every Type of Camper
Eco
5 Care Packages For the Earth-Conscience Camper
camp
6 Retro Care Packages For the Happy Camper
camp
7 Tasty Care Packages For Hungry Campers
Treats are sweet! Camp food is often mocked so surprising your camper with some treats throughout his stay will be a welcome break from the cafeteria line. Think about your youngster's favorite snacks and bundle them up in some creative packaging before sending them off. This week's release of the new Harry Potter movie has inspired a line of themed candies to accompany the flick while giant Read more
Flashback to Summers past. Many parents fund their kid's camp experience because they have their own fond memories of sitting around the fire. Give your child a taste of what cabin life was like for you as a camper with some retro-inspired toys that will keep them busy during their down time. Silly Putty and Rubik's Cubes keep hands and minds moving while a Magic Eight Ball allows them to dole Read more
If you want your kid to be a happy camper, send him or her a care package! Children enjoy the sports, budding friendships, and freedom that Summer camp has to offer, but most don't mind having a little something from home mailed to them every so often either. Postcards and letters are great for keeping kids informed of family news, but most mothers like to send something that makes more of a Read more
Whether you tag your lil one's items by choice or to meet day and overnight camp requirements, most mamas don't have the time to stitch the tickets through all of their children's goods. From traditional sewn-in labels to ink stamps and permanent markers, we've rounded up several shortcuts for completing the chore. A self-inking stamper like the Deluxe Marking Kit ($35) gets tots in on the Read more
When Joaquin Phoenix became an unintentional astronaut in Space Camp what child didn't pack their bags and ask their parents to sign them up? For nature lovers there are log cabin camps with mess halls and communal showers. For the youngster destined to take the stage as a triple threat there are getaways that offer vocal, dance and acting lessons. Talk to your child about what type of Read more
After spending a weekend in camp country, I got nostalgic about the old beat up camp trunk I took on my childhood trips. Camps usually send a list to parents to help them prepare their kiddos for the weeks away from home, but it helps to have a second checklist to cross-reference so mama feels good about putting her sweet babe on the bus. Print this roster out and get to folding! The Read more
Fireside marshmallow roasts, color war competitions and late night shaving cream fights — it's no wonder that a whopping 75 percent of lilsugar readers told us that they would send their lil ones to sleep away camp. Being away from home, whether it is for one or a number of weeks helps tots build self-esteem, learn social, artistic, and athletic skills and establish their independence. While Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor. I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of Read more
The new iPad with the fancy high definition Retina display goes on sale tomorrow, and if you didn't get your preorder in, you'll have to battle the crowds if you want a new tablet on day one. But standing outside for hours (or overnight, if you must) isn't an easy task. Should you go for it? Prepare and keep yourself entertained, hydrated, and safe with these iPad line camping tips. Do some Read more
We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! There’s busy. Then there’s too busy. Busy is running from one appointment to the next. Too busy is running over someone on your way to the next appointment (physically, vehicularly, whatever). Busy is leaving your cell phone behind at the grocery store. Too busy is leaving your kid behind at the grocery store. And then Read more
