Jennifer Power’s Blog
The Benefits of Summer Camp
The summer is approaching fast, and many children will soon head off to summer camp for a few weeks, or even the entire season. Along with that souvenir t-shirt, they'll have fun, interact with others, and learn new things. Sure, they can get all this at school and...
Planning a Family Vacation on a Budget
Vacations provide a great opportunity to get away from the stress of everyday life. Whether it involves a road trip or a flight to a tropical location, a vacation can literally be just what the doctor ordered. However, the expenses that come with a vacation can lead...
Teaching Your Kids to Avoid Germs in School This Flu Season
Sneezing, body aches, fever, nausea, chills- the flu is no laughing matter, and no fun for your kids, or you to deal with. With the flu season starting in October and often peaking in February and March, it can be a challenge keeping kids healthy during the cold...
Spring Time NYC Outdoor Adventures
Springtime is slowly approaching, and you may be itching to get outside and enjoy some nice weather. If you live in the Big Apple, or near by, you can find tons of exciting outdoor activities throughout the different boroughs. Looking for some fun? Here are just a...
The Importance of Introducing Chores at Home
As parents, one of the first things we want to teach our children is a good sense of responsibility. A great way to do this is by gradually introducing household chores into your child's normal routine. According to a University of Maryland study, American children...
Essential Home Organization Tips
Keeping a house tidy requires proper room and house organizational skills. A poorly organized house having clutter everywhere can be messy and unwelcoming to visitors. A home can be kept tidy by ensuring that one purchases the right set of storage equipment as well as...
Tips for Helping Your Children With Homework
Homework is a word that some school-age children rather not hear after a long day behind a desk. Whatever you think about homework, it can benefit your child. For example, math is a subject that usually requires a lot of practice. There may not be enough time in the...
Self-care Tips for Hard Working Moms
Mothers are some of the hardest working people on the planet. So many mothers these days juggle many diverse responsibilities day in and day out, too. There are many moms out there who have full-time jobs. There are many moms who have chaotic schedules due to errands...
NYC Holiday Guide
The holidays are a fantastic time to gather the family and create new memories that you can always take with you. Depending on where you live, you can likely find a ton of different activities and sites to see during holiday times. However, (as a New Yorker, this...
Staying Organized During the Holidays
Holiday time brings families together, parents and their children joy, tons of food, and a complete and total over abundance of stress! Between gift buying, wrapping, dinner planning, traveling, you name it, the list seems never ending. With everything going on, the...