Family

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 »

Create a Fabulous Popcorn Bar

Have Fun With A Popcorn Bar
To add the perfect touch to a movie night, or any other casual get together like a Super Bowl Party or Oscar viewing, I love the idea of setting up a popcorn bar! This idea is hot in Hollywood and easy to do at home by simply filling large, preferably... Read more »

Super Snow Days!

Super Snow Days!
Having just survived our first snow day of the winter and with another looming later this week, I thought I’d share a few games and ideas for a fun and memorable snow day!
Have on Hand (if you can!)
Extra gloves, mittens, scarves, sun screen, lip balm, sunglasses, tissues, dry socks, camera, and snowman... Read more »

Top Ten Money Saving Tips

Busy Bee’s Top Ten Money Saving Tips

Coupons Galore

In our current economy, I go to great lengths to avoid making a purchase without some kind of coupon! And the site Rather-Be-Shopping will help us all to avoid being in that position by of offering online and printable coupons from hundreds of popular retailers! The coupos... Read more »

How to Choose the Perfect Christmas Tree!

Terrific Tips for Choosing the Perfect Christmas Tree!
Shopping for a Christmas tree is a family affair at our home! All five of us pile into the car and lots of strong opinions are expressed before the winner ends up on the top of our car! Here are a few pointers to make tree shopping a... Read more »

A New and Easy Christmas Tradition!

Tip of the Week – A New and Easy Christmas Tradition!
Each year, when we bring home our Christmas tree, my husband saws an inch or so off of the trunk so that there is a fresh surface to absorb water in the tree stand. These sawed off “tree circles” have ended up in our fireplace,... Read more »

Unique Christmas Problem Solvers!

Unique Christmas Problem Solvers!
Just when I think I can’t be surprised by anything in the marketplace, I am immediately proved wrong! This month, a number of creative, clever and problem solving items stood out from the crowd! Take a look and see if one of these gifts, gadgets or decorations will help you out this... Read more »