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Five Budget Friendly Activities For Fall
As the pools close down and the heat comes to a halt, so does our repertoire of Summer activities. Hang up your swimsuits and get ready for Autumn! Enjoy the changing seasons, while keeping a little extra change in your pockets with these five budget friendly activities for Fall.
What Are You Most Excited to Do With Your Kids This Summer?
Schools all over the country are getting ready to close their doors for the next few months. When that final bell rings, teachers and their pupils may celebrate, but some mommies are more concerned with figuring out what to do with their kids during the time. Some families heading to the local pool to soak up the sun or ship their youngsters off to camp.
Weekend Well-Being: Let's Go Fly a Kite!
April is National Kite Month, and I think we should all celebrate this high flying holiday.
Twenty minutes of kite flying burns about 100 calories, so imagine how many you can burn kite flying for an entire afternoon. Meditating on the beauty of a colorful kite as it dances in the wind is bound to alleviate unhealthful stress.
Mamma Mia! Invites Families to Sing it!
If you have a family that thinks that life's a musical, there's a fabulous and kid-friendly activity that will have you all straining your vocal cords. Take them to the limits and let the kids go wild at the Mamma Mia!: The Sing-Along Edition, which opens in select theaters today. This special version of the movie lists the lyrics to each musical number on screen.
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Friends and Family Discounts: Active Endeavors
Ok so this one is not technically called a "Friends and Family" discount, but it's in the same spirit, so I am posting it anyway! (To see all Friends and Family discounts going on right now, click here).
Going on right now through December 24th, get 20% off all non-sale items at one of our favorite online stores, Active Endeavors.
Seven Indoor Activities and Crafts For Children
While moms look forward to sunny skies and heading outdoors with the kids, March comes in like a lion and brings rainy days. But, don't let the clouds deter the family from having fun. Just get crafty with an indoor itinerary of activities.
Mommy Dearest: School Yard Gossips
Mommy Dearest –
I'm at my wits' end. After school drop-off this morning, it came to my attention that two of the moms in my child's class were discussing me and my family's financial situation on their children's playdate. A number of the kids in the class are signing up for an extracurricular activity and I decided against putting my daughter in the class due to the cost.
Are Family Friendly Schools the Future of Education?
From carpools to free snacks and babysitting during PTA meetings, some schools offer small perks so parents can actively participate in their children's education. My daughter's school even has a program that provides eighth graders to babysit your children (free of charge, the students get community service hours) during the school's annual fundraiser. Do you think these types of conveniences will become more mainstream in the future?
Wednesday Check-In: Identify Your Biggest Time Waster
Just like we all need to figure out what our spending style is to get our budgets on track, we've got to identify our biggest time wasters before we can kick our time-wasting habits. I think we're all familiar with the feeling — it's already Wednesday, and we're halfway through the week but maybe not quite halfway through our to-do list. Activities in our lives run the gamut of must-do, from work and errands to activities for personal health, wellness, and improvement.
Fab Exclusive! When Jenna J.Crew Realized It Was OK to Wear Red Lipstick and Dorky Glasses
As we continue exploring the depths of J.Crew's Creative Director, Jenna and I discussed one of my favorite topics: the difference between East and West Coast style. I lived in NYC for six years, but am back in California, to stay. Needless to say, my years in New York influence my wardrobe.
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