Playing in the Sprinkler

All that was required of this summer pastime was a bathing suit, a hose, and a sprinkler which strangely enough could provide hours of entertainment!

Outdoor Cuisine

From mud pies to stew, we loved to cook with nature's ingredients. Sooner or later, we'd all get called in for supper, eat a real meal, and forget about our entrepreneurial pursuits as chefs.

Chuck E. Cheese’s

Where a Kid Can be a Kid! We used to beg and plead with my parents to take us to Chuck E. Cheese's whenever we passed it even though we knew it was more of a special occasion type place. Sure the pizza and prizes sucked, but this place was magical!

Valentine’s Day

The Y-kid Holiday Edition! Valentine's Day is often seen as a holiday to feel either loved or miserable. But when you're a kid, any holiday is a good holiday, especially when it involves gifts, candy, and parties!

Bead Critters

Pony Beads, a key chain ring, and chord were all you needed to make fun animal key chains. How could a craft be so thrilling?