So, it’s June, and that means it’s time to haul out the indelible marker, iron-on labels, and foot lockers.  Yes, it’s time for sleepaway camp!

Don’t shudder – as soon as you get your sweet darling safely ensconced in her bunk/tent/cabin/covered wagon, you can head to the nearest Mexican restaurant and throw back two or three margaritas.  But getting her off can be as much of an adventure as the camp experience itself . . . my job here is to make it a little less painful.

First things first:  Make a resolution that no matter how homesick your little camper gets and no matter how much you might miss her, she is staying at camp.  After all, she has sailing and woodworking to learn, and you have books to read and kitchens to paint.  Read More >

Road trips are all the rage these days, but if your kids are anything like mine (here’s betting they are), they groan the second you tell them to load into the back seat.  But MP3 players are cheap and plentiful these days, and the options for kids are fantastic.  Need download ideas?  Try these.

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Whether you want to foster a love of exploration or just keep kids content in the backseat on the family vacation, here’s a list of holiday gifts that won’t disappoint the little people on your list.
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