“A Dozen Ways to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day” Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day but the unpredictable weather of March can keep children indoors and longing for something to do. With green foods, parades and possible pots of gold at the end of every rainbow, families can enjoy 12 fun filled St. Patrick’s Day activities. Word count: 690 words.
“A Spring Break Staycation with Tweens and Teens” How will we entertain our teen for spring break without the help of Disney or an island vacation? This article offers a week’s worth of ideas for a spring break vacation at home. A Staycation opens up the opportunity for conversation, laughter and unexpected surprises – right in your own back yard. Word count: 750 words.
“Satisfy the Urge to Purge: The Art of a Successful Garage Sale” Who doesn’t love a good garage sale? Shoppers experience the thrill of the hunt, the bargain shopping banter and the joy of the impulse buy. This article gives the reader the tips they need to get the most for their used items and also includes two optional sidebars. The first one is a warning about selling recalled items (93 words) and the second is a list of ways to get the kids involved in the sale (225 words). Word count: 633 words.
“A Dozen Egg-cellent Ways to Use up your Easter Eggs” In the spirit of new beginnings, it is time to find another way to serve leftover hardboiled eggs. Looking for a way to use up your leftover ham? I have included a 151 word sidebar that gives the reader six suggestions beyond the cold ham sandwich. Word count: 526 words.
“A Dozen Memory Makers to Add to Your Easter Celebration” includes twelve fun activities guaranteed to entertain families of all ages. The article is broken up into four categories – Fun with Eggs, Be Charitable, Do Something as a Family and Find those Easter Baskets – making it easier to find something to suit everyone. I have also included four optional sidebars which include directions for making crafts or recipes mentioned in the text. Word count: 712 words plus four side bars – 143, 147, 126 and 66 words.
“One Day at a Time: The Busy Mom’s Guide to a Clean, Organized Home” Once upon a time, in a land before motherhood, I had a clean and organized home. Instead of taking two weeks off my life, I broke up my overwhelming to-do list into a more manageable 31 day project. The article provides a simple plan that will restore order and cleanliness to the homes of busy moms everywhere. Word count: 849 words.
“Sing it Clean: Eight Silly Songs to Get the Chores Done” The seven dwarfs and Barney knew that songs made the job get done faster. This article includes eight original songs to help your children to clean up toys, match up socks and set the table while singing to the tunes of songs they know. Enjoy clean up time with laughter instead of tears! Word count: 572 words.
“Twenty Gifts from the Heart for Mom or Dad” Many of us dread the thought of roaming the mall in search of a holiday gift for our parents and in-laws. Each shopping trip leaves us feeling clueless and discouraged. The whole process is enough to take the holiday spirit right out of us. Bring the joy of gift-giving back to the holidays by presenting your parents with gifts that fill their heart instead of their shelves. Great for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. Word count: 844 words.
“Spring Forward – Eight Things You Didn’t Know about Daylight Saving Time” shares some history, some unanswered questions and even strange truths about the controversial time change. I have also included a side bar that offers ideas for 25 things you can do outdoors with your extra hour of daylight. Word count: 733 words plus a 170 optional word side bar.
“10 Ways to Celebrate Spring Charitably”highlights ten ways to participate in Community Service Month and how you and your community of friends, classmates or scout troups can recognize each cause. Whether you enjoy gathering items for care packages, sharing your time and talents or taking a hands-on approach, you will find there is something for everyone. Word count: 889 words
“10 Ways to Make your Graduation Party Go from Average to A+”I offer ten ways to make your party (and graduate) stand out. Ideas include letters to the graduate, trivia cards, entertainment possibilities, a unique dining experience and two ways to share their party on social media. Word count: 851 words