Busy Bee Lifestyle

Family

Top Notch Tailgating!

Top Notch Tailgating!

In last fall’s Tip of the Week, Try Tailgating, I encouraged Busy Bee readers to cook up some pre-game fun by hosting a tailgating party!  Generally speaking, tailgating is a terrific and inexpensive way to entertain, but if you want to take it up a notch, here are some clever enhancements!

Invitations

Paperbuzz – for... Read more »

Top Websites for Moms

Websites That Do It All Part I:  Terrific Websites for Moms
The internet certainly has changed our lives and new websites are popping up on a daily basis.   In recognition of the incredible resources we now have at our fingertips, I’ve reviewed several websites and will be sharing them with you over the next few... Read more »

Busy Bee Back to School on the 10! Show

Busy Bee recently appeared on the 10! Show, sharing ideas for a fabulous first day of school!
Watch the clip:

For more fabulous ideas for Back to School, take a look at:

Clever Ideas for the First Day of School
Host a School Year’s Eve Party
French Toast Casserole for the First Day of School
Preparing for the First Day... Read more »

Host a School Year’s Eve Party!

Tip of the Week:  Host a School Year’s Eve Party!
This is such a terrific idea that I couldn’t wait to share it with the Busy Bee community!  Cookie Magazine and the National PTA have come together to create a brand new national holiday:  School Year’s Eve!  August 30th is the date that has been chosen... Read more »

Fabulously Useful Websites For Women and Families

Websites That Do It All!
For Moms

Discover Great Music for Kids – if you’ve had enough of your little one’s favorite songs, head to Jitterbug to discover great, independent music for kids!  You might even add some of these songs to your own play list!
Find an Old School Amusement Park – tired of long lines and... Read more »

Camp Bound Kids: Keeping Homesickness at Bay

Camp Bound Kids:  Keeping Homesickness at Bay!
If your son or daughter is headed to camp this summer, there are some really easy things that parents can do to reduce the chance of homesickness!  The American Camp Association suggests the following steps for an easy transition!

Involve Your Child in the Camp Selection – Involve your... Read more »

Quick Tips for Keeping in Touch with Your Camper

Quick Tips for Keeping in Touch with your Camper!
When my son went to sleep away camp last summer, the camp’s “no phone” rule made written correspondence our only means of communication.  And I’m sure that you won’t be surprised to learn that I was a much better correspondent than my eleven year old!  While I... Read more »

Friday Night Pizza Party for Friends!

Host a Friday Night Pizza Party for Friends!
These days, staying at home and sharing a simple meal with friends is appealing on so many levels, and pizza definitely fits the bill!  Delicious, not too expensive and hands on – three factors that add up to a fun night!
Invite Guests
This is a casual evening, so written... Read more »

Retro Foods of the 60’s and 70’s!

Retro Foods of the 60’s and 70’s:  A Trip Down Memory Lane!
A while ago, in Beauty Flashback, I wrote about a few of the beauty products from my teenaged years that I just couldn’t forget, and from the amazing responses that came from Busy Bee readers, apparently they hadn’t forgotten those products (and more) either! ... Read more »

Participate in Earth Hour 2009

Tip of the Day: Earth Hour 2009!

The sixty minutes from 8:30 to 9:30 in the evening on Saturday, March 28, 2009, has been designated as “Earth Hour!”  For the first time in history, people around the globe will be given the chance to vote “for” our Earth and “against” global warming by turning out their... Read more »

Next »