Find out how to host your own.
Progressive Parenting, Conscious Caregiving
Host a Harry Potter party, part 1
Make some cool crafts…
Host a Harry Potter party, part 2
…and serve up some cool treats!
What’s Happening Wednesday: Stolen pumpkins
Plus what kids learn from dolls, black rhino shooting and more
Bottling the energy from kids
Is it really what we want—or need, for that matter?
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What did Ancient Egyptians Put Body Parts In?
Monday Medley: NANO and desktop gremlins
Plus fox lessons, candy coupons and more awful news
Last-minute Halloween crafts
There are only a few more days to get your spook on!
Tasty Tuesday: Autumn arugula salad
The pomegranates really make this.
Deschooling ourselves
It’s over a decade later and I still seem to be doing it myself.
AKA even more things to boycott.
News This Week: Police shoot and kill 13-year-old
Plus Jelly Belly against trans teens, human trafficking and more
What are you watching this fall?
If you’re watching Beauty and the Beast with your teen, are you talking about domestic violence together?
Friday Medley: Grimm is tonight!
Plus body policing, Doc McStuffins activities and more
Last-minute Halloween costumes
Get ready for your weekend with these quick and easy ideas.
Homeschool field trip ideas
They’re simpler than you think.
Is GameFly worth the cost?
Share your thoughts.
Friday Fun: Boo bottles, marshmallow shooters & more
Plan ahead for your weekend fun!
Saturday Steals: Diaper coupons
Plus Penn Station, Starbucks & Krispy Kreme deals
I’m writing some really fun pieces for Synonym.com this week. Check out a few below!
Wedding Thank You Card Etiquette for Money
Wedding Etiquette for a No Gifts Necessary Invitation
Proper Etiquette for Announcing the Registry for an Engagement
Monday Medley: Growing your own food
Plus Day of the Dead coloring sheets, home remedies and more
How to have fun with your children
Do we really need advice for this?
Growing up
How do you deal with your little becoming not-so-little anymore?
Tasty Tuesday: Mighty mind smoothies
Plus lasagna, crock pot meals, nutella lava cakes and more
Change it up for Halloween
Make everyday activities a little ghoulish
Halloween Favorites: More picture books
This week’s selection is super cute!
Saturday Steals: Cereal coupons and free Redbox codes
Plus Outback specials & more
Friday Fun: Pumpkin art
Plus homemade trick-or-treat bags, desserts and owl art
Soup can crafts
Which are your favorites?
Go purple for Spirit Day?
Tell us about it!
Birthday blasts
What does your family do?
Indoor fun ideas
Where do you go when it’s yucky outside?
Sara J. Schmidt 