Family Fun - April 2013

Here what is going on April [well, since I am so far behind -- What was happening in April]  -

“April 7th is No Homework Day” - How about no work day?

April 15th is Spring Astronomy Week - Check out hubblesite.org to view space photos

National Bulldogs are Beautiful Day in April 27. If you are proud owner, perhaps you can treat your beloved to a special treat today.

And one of our beloved icons turns 75. Bugs Bunny made his film debut on April 30, 1938.

Here is some of the toys for the kids or kids at heart -

A cute new way to save money-

Photo Credit - Streamline NYC

Cute bike light and chirping horn -

Photo Credit - Streamline NYC

Pick up an issue for travel tips, family fun activities and much more.

Family Fun March 2013

Here is the round up-

FamilyFun declares March - “Month of Fun” and most of the articles have this theme. I wonder if I can I take the month of work in honor of this “holiday”? Here are some other fun facts for March - March 1st is World Compliment Day [ You look amazing! Did you get a haircut? ]. The literary genius Dr. Seuss’s birthday is March 2nd and it is also Read Across America Day. Also, if you are in Burlington, Wisconsin on March 2 be sure to take part of the International Tongue Twister Contest. And guess who turns 52 on March 13th, 1961? Ken, Barbie’s better half. If I look that good at 52, then again he is full of plastic.

Have trees around your area that look a bit drab? Soak some sidewalk chalk in water for a couple of hours to soften it. Using the sides of the chalk -- go to town on the bark of the tree. I would probably use a younger tree as the bark usually “smoother”. To even out the color, FamilyFun recommends using a large paintbrush dipped in water to smooth the colors. The color is temporary and doesn’t harm the tree.

If you are in NY and have kids or you are a kid at heart, there is a New York International Children Festival during March 1 - 24, 2013. It wasn’t an article but advertisement and it look interesting. To buy tickets and see full schedule please visit www.gkids.com

In keeping up with the “Fun” theme, they showcased some toys under $20.

A Cute Train Puzzle, Photo Credit -  Chronicle Books

Photo Credit - Kids Prefferred

This wasn’t featured in the article but I thought it was cute [another product from their Konnichiwa collectible line was featured]

On March 10th, daylight savings begin. Here are some tips to adjust -

a. Reset  everyone’s internal clock ahead of time. Gradually, “shift your schedule by getting up and going to bed 15 minutes earlier each day”.

b. Let there be light … in the morning, that is.  “Start your day in a more wakeful state, switch on a bright light as soon as they wake up”.

c. Encourage z’s. “To set the mood for swifter sleep, dim the lights an hour before daytime.”

Hopefully, I can try to follow this myself. I am horrible sleeper. I go to bed early but I toss and turn.

Pick up the issue to learn, “7 Secrets of a Happy Family”,  neat tips for an easy “Easter Brunch” and amazing DIY cakes.  As always, I look forward to hearing your comments and feedback!