Looking for activities to do with your children this summer?
Try these…They are inexpensive and fun!

1. Attend “story time” at your local library or bookstore.
2. Build a fort in the living room using large cardboard boxes, chairs, bed sheets, and rope or twist ties.
3. Contact local charities to see if there are done-in-a-day volunteer opportunities.
4. Get the kids involved with cooking or baking…
Simple and kid-friendly recipes are pizza, quesadilla, potstickers, sushi/musubi, Rice Crispy Treats, brownies, and cookies.
5. Scavenger hunt at the park or backyard.
6. Make homemade playdough or goop.
7. Tie dye t-shirts!!!
8. Spend the day at the tide pools.
9. Family game night-order pizza and bring out the board games.
10.Teach your child how to use a camera and put together an album of their summer activities.

Oscar Blandi Pronto Dry Shampoo

We all have those long days at work with no time to go home and freshen up before your evening’s plans.  Especially during the hot and humid months during the summer, my hair can feel weighted down and oily.  Oscar Blandi’s Dry Shampoo is a quick fix and definite summer must-have.  The powder absorbs oil and removes hair product build up leaving your hair smelling lemony fresh and clean, as if you had just washed it.  The product does not contain sulfates, chemical dyes, and other harsh chemicals that are harmful to your hair and health.  It is so easy to use–no water or additional styling products or equipment required.  Just the dry shampoo and a hair brush!  Once you try it, you won’t be able to live without it this summer!

I try to be as festive as possible for any holiday whether it’s the decor, attire, or food being served.  Corned beef and cabbage is not entirely my favorite dish, but it is always prepared for St. Patrick’s Day.  This year, I plan to create a few extras dishes I know I will enjoy and am happy to share them with you.  Best of all, the recipes require few ingredients and are easy to make!

Pesto Pasta

Sweet Shamrock Pretzel

Taste a Rainbow Cupcakes

Limeade

If you haven’t thought about what to get your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day, here are some of my top picks and all for under $50!

Sex in the City Love Mug, $12.99

Valentine Lounge Pants, $10.00

Love Script Necklace, $44

X & O S'mores, $24.95

I Love You pillow cases, $37

Couple's Key Chains (and bottle opener) $34.95

I love how the start of a new year is like starting over on a clean slate.  This is the first business article I read this year.

http://4entrepreneur.net/?p=615

Whether you just started your own business or own several companies, it never hurts to go back to the basics.