Thanks to Home Educators Association of Virginia and The Coupon Consultant for the following information: HOMESCHOOL DAY AT THE VIRGINIA AQUARIUM AND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER An HEAV-Sponsored Event! Location: 717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach Date: Friday, January 20 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special Homeschool Day Rate: $10/adult; $8/children (2-18 years old); children under… Continue reading 1/20 – Homeschool Day: Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center – VA Beach
Category: Mothering Matters
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Moms – I hope you are able to sit back, relax and enjoy today! I’m sure many of you have worked long and hard baking, stirring, measuring, decorating, tasting (a benefit of being the cook!) and more. But I pray you truly are able to fully relax and give thanks for all the… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
Fun Friday: Grand Iluminations & Parades – Hampton Roads
Here are a few of the local Grand Illuminations for you to enjoy! **Information was taken from Virginia is for Lovers. You can find MANY more listings for other local holiday events (lights, parades, and even Winter Wonderland – displays from Coleman’s Nursery – a Hampton Roads tradition!) Founder’s Inn – Virginia Beach Sunday, November… Continue reading Fun Friday: Grand Iluminations & Parades – Hampton Roads
Money Monday Deal: 2012 Ocean Breeze Waterpark Passes
Just wanted to pass on this deal to my local Hampton Roads friends! When my kids were 4, 2, and a newborn I bought 2 summer passes (for me and my 4 year old – as the other 2 were free). We enjoyed a summer of fun there – being able to go in the… Continue reading Money Monday Deal: 2012 Ocean Breeze Waterpark Passes
Money Monday Deal: Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days – $139!
**Updated 1/11/12 – If you are looking for the 2012 dates and codes – I’ve listed them HERE. Even though I am not a homeschooling mom {gasp! . . . I know – right?! 5 kids – and I don’t homeschool? I think people think that if you have that many kids – you just… Continue reading Money Monday Deal: Great Wolf Lodge Homeschool Days – $139!
Fun Friday: Macaroni Kid
Need some more Ideas for Fun? Here is another fun (local) site I was introduced to by the owner – LesleyAnne Mulkey. (Thanks LesleyAnne!) Macaroni Kid – is a national business, with over 400 franchises, that is dedicated to helping families find ways to keep children entertained, exhausted and stimulated!!! They send out a FREE… Continue reading Fun Friday: Macaroni Kid
Kids Chores (part 3): Know what you “own”
Housework, if you do it right, will kill you. – Erma Bombeck Start here if you missed Part 1 or Part 2 of this series. Last week we talked about training and helping your kids to actually want to clean up their things. *How did that go for you? Did you try it? What worked? … Continue reading Kids Chores (part 3): Know what you “own”
Fun Fridays: A website to help you find local kid activities
I’m bored! Do you hear that frequently? 🙂 Or maybe YOU have said that and are tired of doing the same things with your kids over and over again . . . Need some new ideas? Need to find local dance classes, sports teams, activities geared towards kids? MyActiveChild.com I came across this today and… Continue reading Fun Fridays: A website to help you find local kid activities
Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!
If you missed Part 1 – you can read it HERE. Your kids will WANT to pick up their things! “Blasphemy! You are speaking a lie Lori, I just know you are! No kid ever wants to pick up their things!” Well . . . you can train them to do just that . .… Continue reading Kids Chores (part 2): Your kids will WANT to pick up their things!
Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Free Webinar TODAY! I know this is late notice – but I just had to post this. Over at Inspired to Action TODAY at 2pm and 9pm, they will be hosting a FREE Parenting Webinar! Here is a little bit of info from Kat at Inspired to Action (but head on over to their site… Continue reading Free Parenting Webinar @ Inspired to Action TODAY!
Children Live What They Learn
Children Learn What They Live If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn . . . If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight . . . If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive . . . If a child lives with pity, he learns to feel… Continue reading Children Live What They Learn
YOU are AMAZING!
YOU are AMAZING! Did you know that?! You truly are! You are an AMAZING mom! You are an AMAZING person! You are an AMAZING daughter, wife, friend . . . . and so much more! How do I know? “No I’m not Lori. You don’t even know me. You can’t say that about me. You… Continue reading YOU are AMAZING!
1st Day of School!
Well . . . today was the day . . . The day many have been looking forward to (and others, probably dreading!) . . . For me . . . it involved – Five kids off to five different schools at 4 different times and transportation routes! 🙂 Yikes! And it only took 2… Continue reading 1st Day of School!
Best Day with YOU – Today!
With an 11-year-old daughter in the house – I’ve heard Taylor Swift echoing from the upstairs as well as being sung at the dinner table . . . but I had not heard or seen this song and video before today. Grab your tissues all you Moms! This is a good reminder . . .… Continue reading Best Day with YOU – Today!
Family Traditions
I know that people typically talk about traditions around Christmas – but a couple of days ago, I had the chance to talk with a casting director for an upcoming web series show called It’s a Family Thing (from the producers of The Biggest Loser and MSN). They are seeking to create a “new, fun… Continue reading Family Traditions