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Up to 75% Off Discovery Kids Toys on Macys.com | Prices from $4.93 (Reg. $20)

Macy’s has the best deals on toys! Head over to Macys.com where they are offering up to 75% off select Discovery Kids Toys! These fun toys and sets help encourage learning, experiments, and more! They’d be perfect for rainy days indoors or stash away in the gift closet. Don’t miss these deals… Discovery #MINDBLOWN Toy Excavation Kit Mini GemstoneOnly $4.93 (regularly $19.99)! Discovery #MINDBLOWN Toy Excavation Kit Mini TreasureOnly $4.93 (regularly $19.99)! Discovery #MINDBLOWN Toy Excavation Kit Mini FossilOnly $4.93 (regularly $19.99)! Discovery #MINDBLOWN Kids Science Test Tubes KitOnly $17.99 (regularly $29.99)! Discovery #MINDBLOWN Kids Glow Grow KitOnly $44.99 shipped (regularly $89.99) Grab more hot deals on toys over here! Shipping InfoMacy'sShipping is free on orders over $25. Score free shipping...

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Oh, the Errands My Driving Daughter Will Do!

I have an extra driver in the family, which naturally brings worry. Will she pick out the right brand of bread that I send her to go get from the grocery store? What about my milkshake? Will it bring boys to the yard and will this cause problems? And most importantly, will she be safe as she takes me from one errand to another. Yes, there is a lot to worry about as a father with a newly driving daughter. She passed her test on the first try. I was very proud of her and explained that it was a big responsibility. Then I sent her off to drop off my mail at the post office. Yes, I have a...

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Engaging St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Preschoolers

Here are 15+ St. Patrick’s Day activities for preschoolers to enjoy this March. Literacy, crafts, STEM, and more early learning activities for a St. Patrick’s Day the preschoolers are sure to love. Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your preschoolers, or is it a holiday you’d rather skip? I know not all teachers enjoy bringing St. Patrick’s Day into the classroom, but I have to admit that I love it. The name Mary Catherine might have already clued you in, but I’m part Irish. And in college, I was able to spend a year living in Cork, Ireland. I have some amazing friends, and some very fond memories, from that time. All of that to say that I definitely...

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Curious Kids: what is the most important thing a scientist needs?

What is the most important thing a scientist needs? – Lennox, age 6, Leichhardt NSW Hi Lennox! Thanks for this great question. Unfortunately, there’s not really one simple answer. So I’m going to talk about three important things. Scientists need to be good at asking questions. They need to be good at investigating the world to find answers to their questions. And they need to keep in mind that no matter how much they know, there’s always more to learn. Asking questions Most scientists are inspired by wanting to understand how things in the world work. That means they start by asking questions. The questions might be driven by curiosity about something amazing in nature, like “Why do stars look...

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Camping In Colorado: Take Your Vacation To New Heights

Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn There are many amazing places to see while RV camping in Colorado. Photo: Shutterstock The Best Places To Go RV Camping In Colorado Colorado is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. The state has almost 10,000 miles of fishing streams, over 2,800 lakes, and more than 1,000 mountain peaks over two miles high. In fact, over half of the country’s “fourteeners” (mountain peaks over 14,000 feet in elevation) are found in Colorado. The Centennial State is also home to the Colorado Trail, a hiking trail that stretches 500 miles from Durango to Denver. The trail crosses numerous mountain ranges, wilderness areas, national forests, and river systems. Colorado isn’t just snow-capped mountain peaks and wildflower-filled valleys; there are also...

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