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Fun Family Ideas and Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day!

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day!
As a single, 20-something, St. Patrick’s Day was a mandatory occasion for heading to the closest Irish pub, but today with a husband and three children, I celebrate this holiday as my parents did when I was young! That is, with a meal of corned beef, Irish soda bread, Irish potatoes (the... Read more »

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with Kids!

Busy Bee’s Valentine’s Day Round Up:
Your Guide to a Fabulous Valentine’s Day!

From Gift Guides to Fun Tips to Party Plans, you’ll find it all at Busy Bee Lifestyle! Take a look now and get inspired! -

The Sweetest Valentine’s Day Gifts
Clever Valentine’s Gifts for Kids
Valentines Day Tips and Ideas
Valentine’s Day Treats for School Parties
Treat Your Kids... Read more »

Celebrate Chinese New Year 2010

Sunday, February 14th – the Year of the Tiger!
This year Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Sunday, February 14th and the date ushers in the Year of the Tiger! The Chinese calendar is based upon a 12 year cycle with a different animal assigned to each year and it’s believed... Read more »

New Christmas Traditions

Finding New Christmas Traditions!
If you were to ask my children about their favorite parts of the Christmas season, their answers would all stem from the traditions that we have honored year after year! From a drive through the light show at a local farm, to our annual trip to Macy’s in Philadelphia for the same... Read more »

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 »