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Jul31Tips for a Smooth Back to School Transition (for all ages!)
No one really wants to think about it yet (well, maybe some exhausted parents do!), but ‘Back To School’ is upon us. Many kids will soon exchange late nights and lazy mornings for homework and early bus rides. For some families, it’s a welcome shift back to scheduled normalcy, and for others, it’s more challenging…. Continue Reading
May16Tips on Creating a Summer Bucket List
Summer is around the corner! With longer days and warmer weather, the possibilities of summer are endless. Maybe that’s when summer ends, it can feel like we didn’t do half the things we were planning to do! To avoid that scenario this year and to help wring every last drop out of the summer months,… Continue Reading
Jan3010 Indoor Hobbies for Beating the Winter Blues
Feeling the winter blues? Fear not! There are lots of indoor hobbies that can make these tedious winter months more fun and fulfilling. Here are 10 great hobbies to try that don’t require even taking off your slippers.
Sep20Six quick & simple snacks to make this fall
With all due respect to pumpkins, nothing says ‘fall’ in our book like apples. One for a favorite teacher, one a day to keep the doctor away, one that doesn’t fall far from the tree…the list goes on. So if you’re like us and relish fall as a time for all things apple, here… Continue Reading
Jun0610 Ways to Enjoy a Little “Me” Time
The promise of Summer is about here, and we can’t help but notice how hectic this time of year can be. From end-of-year performances and graduation parties to work deadlines and yard work demands, this time of year can be anything but relaxing! To help you ease into summer, here are 10 simple-yet-satisfying ideas to… Continue Reading
Mar225 Spring Cleaning Jobs… Made Easier
A freshly cleaned home can be one of life’s great pleasures. But the actual act of cleaning? Well… we’re going to go out on a limb and say that its not everyone’s favorite thing. Still, when spring cleaning time rolls around, we can’t help but think about those cleaning tasks that we’ve put off all… Continue Reading
Mar07Celebrate National Craft Month With Ten Spring Crafts!
SPRING IS IN THE AIR! Birds are beginning to chirp, spring flowers are around the corner, and we’re all getting restless for a new season. Fortunately, Spring also provides not one but two festive occasions to celebrate with kids – St. Patrick’s Day and Easter. Since March is National Craft Month, we thought we’d celebrate… Continue Reading
Feb0110 Fun Facts About… Pie!
While many people across the country are celebrating love and romance this month, here at S.O.S® we’d like to recognize another important blessing of everyday life…pie. Yes, February is National Pie Month, which means we’ve got 28 days of excuses to turn on the oven (or head to our favorite bakery), and indulge in our… Continue Reading
Jan115 Fun Ways to Beat the Winter Blues
With the holiday season behind us, the magic of a winter wonderland can quickly fade into the monotony of a dreary cold front. But while we may not be lighting candles and singing carols anymore, there’s plenty of ways to enjoy the coziness of winter, with no gift-wrapping required. Here are 5 fun ideas to… Continue Reading
Dec0210 Holiday Gifts That Don’t Come From A Store
Ready or not, the holiday season is here! And with the season comes an abundance of gatherings, food, and presents. What if this year you could find the perfect gift without having to step foot in a store? Without having to spend time comparing prices on websites? And without adding more “things” to our already… Continue Reading