By: Kathy Trainor Believe it or not, worm tanks are more common then you think. For a while I thought I was the only mommy blogger who made them, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that fellow Signature Moms blogger, Martianne, was also working on a worm tank with her children. I use them … More How to Make a Worm Tank
By: Tanya Pimental Before he could say much, my son would yell, “Gooooaaaaalllll!” with true delight. His love for hockey started at a young age and he quickly deemed Tim Thomas his favorite player. The goalie inspired his name change from Jack Thomas to Jack Tim Thomas. We knew skating was in his future and at … More Hockey Mom
Asthma is a lung disease that has very, very serious complications, yet the most effective tool in management is awareness and education. Unfortunately, this disease is one of the most common long term diseases in childhood, and children with asthma will experience attacks described as wheezing, shortness of breath, incessant coughing, chest tightness, and breathlessness. … More Signature Healthcare’s Asthma “Camp”
By: Rachel Ventura If you have kids, I’m going to assume you’ve heard of a little movie called Frozen. Actually, I’m going to assume you know every word to every song, or maybe even every word in the entire movie. I know I do. Both of my children are head over heels in love with … More Frozen
By: Martianne Stanger As we approach autumn, stores scream, “Back-to-school!” I, on the other hand, cheer, “Stay outside!” When summer winds down and unfolds into fall, I think it is more important than ever to ensure ample time for children to play and explore outside. Young bodies (and, truthfully even old ones, like mine) are not … More 5 Free Spots for Autumn Adventures
By: Rachel Ventura I may make some enemies for this, especially right now in the middle of Summer, but I’m just going to come right out and say it. I don’t like the beach. I’ve just never been a fan. My relationship with the sun and history with melanoma is one of the reasons, but … More Life’s a Beach
By: Alicia Tapp, Guest Contributor Unsure of what to do this 4th of July? The possibilities are limitless, but it’s important that you and your family stay safe while celebrating with loved ones. To keep your family entertained, try these fun-filled activities! 1) Patriotic Ice Cream Cone Wrapper Looking for a fun way to entertain … More Have a Fun Fourth of July!
Looking for a way to beat summer boredom without breaking the budget? Check out Free Fun Fridays, which provide free access to great local museums and cultural spots. If you attend any of the events, let us know! We’d love to hear if your family enjoys one of these great local resources.
By: Sandra L. Churchill The temperature today hit 90 degrees and morning dew was heated to a mist nearly at dawn. In recent days, summer has surely arrived. Sunlight is blazing down, meadow flowers are blooming, and the earth is warm and green. School is out for some and in the home-stretch for others. At … More Summer Wishes
By: Martianne Stanger It’s time to hit the beach! Before the crowds. Before the parking fees. Before summer officially settles in. Or, at least it is for my family. Sunny, spring days never fail to invite my family to go explore local beaches We happily accept this invitation, piling into our van with a picnic … More Local Beaches Beckon…
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