Archive for the 'The Kids' Category

Sleeping on it

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

Slowly but surely, we have been fixing up the house. We are done with most of the major projects such as painting and the kitchen remodeling. Now that the house is looking good, we decided to add some new furniture into the picture. One area that really needs attention is the kids’ bedroom. That’s why we decided to look into getting some childrens beds in order to improve their rooms.

My son has been bugging us to buy him one of those racer beds that look like a car. Every time we go to the store and see one, he goes bananas! I thought that this may be the right time to finally get him one. I am sure he will love it and it will look great in his room. The problem is that he’s not the only one who wants something.

Our daughter has been angling for a new bed as well. She wants to have a pink bed that will match the color scheme of her room. They have some really nice ones these days and a good place to find one is on a site called time4sleep.com.uk. They have all the beds you could wish for and I am sure you would find one you liked. I hope you can spare a few minutes and check out the site, you won’t regret it!

An early start

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

One thing we all enjoy is being a family. Our family likes to do things together whenever possible, whether it’s going on a trip, camping, or going trick or treating. Halloween is one of those holidays that sneaks up on you. It seems that it comes so quickly and you’re never ready for it. Last year, we had to make do for our halloween costumes because we didn’t plan ahead. We hope not to make the same mistake this year.

I thought I would make sure that we were all ready for Halloween this year. I asked the kids to decide what they wanted to dress up as so that we could get their costumes early. The closer you get to Halloween, the harder it is to find good costumes. The good part is that if you decided early, there is a wide variety of kids halloween costumes to choose from. My son said he would like to be a pirate and my daughter wants a Hannah Montana costume. We adults may get something as well.

I’ll have to get a costume to wear to my office Halloween party. My wife wants to go to some parties and plans to have a few different costumes to wear. I guess that I’ll go ahead and order all of our costumes early so that we will all be prepared. There is nothing like a good costume to have fun in. I am looking forward to spending time with my family this Halloween season.

Keeping Busy

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Every day when my daughter Beth gets home from school, she keeps a regular routine. I always insist that she completes her homework and does her chores. After that, she is free to do what she wants. The first thing she usually does is to head for the nearest computer and play games. She likes to play the girl games that are available online. It doesn’t seem to make a difference what time of year it is, she plays them just the same.

Since she is very fashion conscious, she prefers games where she can dress people up. She also likes celebrities and loves Britney Spears. There are games that involve this superstar as well. I like the fact that she is keeping busy and staying out of trouble. I hope she’ll continue this routine through her teenage years!

Shop online for the best

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

There is no question that I am in command of a family that likes to shop. It’s no wonder the girls like shopping, but it is amazing how the boys like it too. We do it with a twist. Instead of fighting the big crowds at a shopping mall, we usually shop online. There is one site in particular that we all enjoy looking at. It’s called zappos.com and we all enjoy it.

The best thing about the site is that they have all the major brands you would expect. Whether my son is looking for jackets & coats, or my daughter wants Swimsuits, we can find them all here in one place. The prices are reasonable and shipping is free. That’s always a bonus to me.

It’s also amazing that I enjoy shopping myself. I like to browse the wide selection they have until something really catches my eye. The other day I saw some pants that I had to have and bought them immediately. I feel safe doing so as they have a 365 day return policy. I also like the fact that I can call their customer service department with any questions or comments I have. It’s a great site and I hope you’ll visit it soon and see for yourself!

Heading out of town

Tuesday, July 7th, 2009

Since we have been working hard this summer, I thought it would be nice to take a break and have some fun. The kids are out of school and the wife and I have some time off coming. All this adds up to a trip. We are all looking forward to blowing off some steam and have booked a Myrtle Beach Accomodation in order to achieve this goal. We know this is a place where we can all have a good time.

We have visited this beach before and are familiar with it. We like the sand and surf as it always lends itself to a great time. We are also familiar with some of the best Myrtle Beach Accomodations there are. We have stayed in many such places and have never been disappointed. The great thing is that there is something for everyone to do. Whether it be golfing for the adults or swimming for the kids, we all manage to have a lot of fun.

I was hoping to entice some of my friends and neighbors to visit the beach as well. I explained about the virtues of any of the many Myrtle Beach hotels there are and the features they have to offer. So far, I have received many positive responses and I expect that my friends will be making their reservations soon. I know that we’ll all have a great time at the beach!