Have hyper kids? Anyone interacting with kids on a regular basis knows they're full of energy. This energy can be harnessed in a positive direction, or it can go left unchecked. Energetic kids without a healthy outlet can quickly translate into hyper kids looking for trouble. Have hyper kids? Harness their energy for the greater [...]
It's okay with me that I'm not a bigger success. I'm not sure people understand I'm a huge success where it truly matters, as a mother.
Life as a writer isn't the easiest thing in the world. Most of us work from home, behind our computer screens, and rarely have physical interaction with humans that don't live in their home. It's a life I've come to enjoy, as most of my dearest friends are scattered across the country anyway! However, I [...]
I have to admit, my kids are pretty good to travel with. We've done long car rides, and plane rides, even some train rides. Traveling with kids can be hard!
I live in this world with two mainstream children. Autism isn't a reality my family of four has had to contend with, however we are directly affected by Autism. How can anyone not be? You may not be aware that you know someone with Autism, or that you know someone who has a family member [...]
Sky Zone has locations all across the country, and when it came to Long Island, I was a little hesitant to allow the kids to go. I'd heard stories about trampoline parks being dangerous, and a lot of injuries happening on a regular basis. I didn't know much about Sky Zone, and all of the [...]
Every year the kids look forward to one family tradition around the holidays: making Struffoli with Daddy. Yup. I know. Most of the time kids cook, and bake, with their mothers. Well, here in this house, Mama Sunflower isn't good in the kitchen! Struffoli for the holidays is a tradition I let Daddy handle. It's [...]
Yes, it's that time of year again when the summer is here, and the kids are out of school. Oh, and it's hot. What water toy for summer are we playing with?
If you're hoping to get your kids pumped up about reading, try summer reading programs that offer amazing freebies - like $10 in the bank accounts!
The Littlest Pet shop premiere in New York City at The Bryant Hotel was enormously fun, and the kids fell in love with Penny Ling.
A boy not only reading instructions, but also pointing them out to his sister in more detail. Super cute for my #photofriday this beautiful day in May!
It's time to load up on summer toys for the kids. Birthdays will hit, little graduations will be celebrated - so get awesome toys for the kids that'll make summer a lot less boring.
Carter's spring fashion is age appropriate for girls, as well as boys.
I've found a #chickendish on #pinterest that's going to serve our family well for years.
Do you love fried rice? Do you want a healthier version of it for home? I've found one, and amazingly we've got another #pinterestwin with a recipe!
Snow outside? Stay inside and play chess. Yes, CHESS. It's #fotofriday #photofriday
The kids always love to help my husband make these for the holidays! Take a guess as to what they make every time Christmas rolls around....
Wow. August is ending tonight. It's crazy that #31daysofphotos is over for this August. So how'd we do all month long?
I don't think we could have had a better way to celebrate the 24th of August than participating in #AAKD at the #USOpen in Arthur Ashe Stadium. It's just pure magic.
It's always a great summer, especially when you live on Long Island. We're celebrating august with #31daysofphotos over here at November Sunflower.
If your kids love to read, great. If they don't, this could be a major incentive to get them to read this summer. Ten books earns them ten dollars. It's a win-win!
Kids love to read? Sign them up for great reading programs at your local stores.
Planet Sock Monkey is made by a family-owned company, and that's what makes the difference for me when I choose to spend my money! I'm always a fan of supporting a family run business!
Disney Princesses have pets now, and girls can get their hands on a brand new remote controlled botti™ from Blip Toys.
How can you not love a little zombie spin on the princesses we've known, and loved, for so long? They needed a little "something." It's going to be fun!
Summers aren't always filled with perfect, sunny days. However, rainy days aren't going to be happening every day, either. You've got to mix up the fun, and Crayola is a great budget-friendly option this year!
If you've got an iPad, and love to travel, but the kids need to be entertained....ArtSee Studio is the way to go. Perfect traveling companion!
It's #timetoplay with #Hasbro. The amount of toys they've got is mind boggling. It's like being a kid in a TOY STORE at the Spring Showcase in NYC.
If you didn't play with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles as a kid.....you missed out. But your kids won't have to! Playmates has really cool toys based on the characters!
JAKKS Pacific has some of the best quality products in the toy arena, and Sofia the First is just one of many fantastic toys they've come out with.
