MORE THAN FAME: “Fame is like a shaved pig with a greased tail, and it is only after it has slipped through the hands of some thousands, that some fellow, by mere chance, holds on to it!” When legendary American frontiersman Davy Crockett uttered those words nearly 200 years ago, the movie camera was not even on the drawing boards and the idea of using invisible waves to broadcast television pictures would have been pure science fiction.  Yet somehow he captured the t... Read more

There is so much chaos in the family these days – from 2 – 3 jobs for mom and dad, kids sports and afterschool activities, church -- that sometimes it’s hard to step back and re-center on family life. Have we become a group of individuals swirling in different directions, sharing the same driver and sometimes eating the same food under the same roof? Or are we truly a unit, with cohesive purpose, with a center in which the whole family finds connection? Parents of tweens and teens especia... Read more

Make the Fairies Happy…Build Them a House! Take the kids outside and let their imaginations soar while creating Fairy Houses built from natural materials!  This unique, enriching, fun, family activity is sure to make your family’s day magical while discovering Nature’s magic!   What is a Fairy House? A small structure made from pieces of nature to attract fairy visitor... Read more

Whether playing Super Mario 64, Wii Sports, or Guitar Hero, children are continuously challenging themselves as they conquer new worlds. According to the companies that design these multi-million dollar games, they are mind stimulating, socially interactive and even fitness friendly. But are these games good for creativity? Do they give kids thinking skills of their own, or are the game inventors the only ones fostering creativity? What about organized sports and school activities?  By sec... Read more