On This Mother’s Day

A Toddler walks alone in the grass, headed toward something. A Mother's Garden  ~Anonymous A mother's love is like a garden, With tenderness anew, Her hands have sown the seeds of life, And watched them grow anew. Each child she nurtures with her love, Like flowers in her care, And with each day...

10 Survival Tips for Low-Income Families

First, set realistic goals: Set realistic financial goals for yourself and your family, and break them down into smaller, achievable steps. Celebrate your successes along the way to help stay motivated. Photo of Potential Expenses and Expected Income Create a budget: Start by creating a budget...

10 Low Cost or No Cost Birthday Ideas

1. Movie Night A movie night can be a great way to celebrate a child's birthday, especially if you have a projector and a white sheet or wall to create a theater-like experience. Set up a cozy area with pillows, blankets, and snacks such as popcorn, drinks, and candy. Choose a movie that the...

Feast of St. Nicholas and our Winter Wonderland Event

Every year, we host a winter wonderland event around a special date: The Feast of St. Nicholas, December 6th. This year, we're holding it on Friday, December 7th. Many people the world over know who Santa Claus is, whether they know him as Sinter Klaus, St. Nick, Père Noël, Baba Noel, or any of...

Games and Activities to Get Your (Small)Child Moving

Children’s Games as Found on chestofbooks.com This section is from the book “If You Live with Little Children”, by Carolyn Kauffman and Patricia Farrell. Also available from Amazon: If You Live with Little Children. The following games are suitable to preschool-aged children, if they are...