When I was engaged to my now husband, we spent our first Christmas together at his mom’s house. My husband comes from a large family, with… Read More
6 Rules of Digital Citizenship for Kids
Our kids are digital natives. They are exposed to and use digital devices from a very early age. In those early years, we work very hard to ensure that our children are in a “closed” environment – protected from the wily ways of the worldwide web. Read More
My Family’s Summer Bucket List
Our kids are finishing up another year of school. So…now what? Before the daily monotony has a chance to set in, my family thought we’d come up with a little Summer Bucket List to keep the summer blues and “I’m bored” attitudes at bay. Read More
10 Amusement Park Safety Tips
Yes, amusement parks are lots of fun, but in order to make the most out of your family’s trip, make sure you have a safety plan. Read More
I’m THAT Mom: Why I Won’t Let My Kids Use Social Media
I have a confession to make. It may surprise some of you, so sit down while you read this. Read More
Why I Cut Out Social Media for a Month
During the most recent holiday season, I personally decided to go on a different sort of diet… Read More
The Spirit of Giving: What the Holiday Season is Really About
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is -What are you doing for others?”
~Martin Luther King, Jr. Read More
2015 Winter Holiday Bucket List for Families
Cold fingers and red noses. Cozy blankets and hot chocolate. These are sure signs of one thing–winter is here! As we start hunkering down in the chilly weather, the holidays are fast approaching.
If you have kids, you know how excited they get to around the holiday season. My kids ask daily, “How many more days?” I came up with a Holiday Bucket List for my kids to help the days move by faster. Make your own or use ours and check them off one by one!
Too Much Screen Time!
School is in full swing and the days are getting shorter and colder. When kids burst through the door after leaving the bus, homework stuffed in their backpacks ready to finish, they’re eager to have some screen time. As a parent of 4 kids I totally understand their desire to unwind. We all need time to relax, and screen time is the perfect activity on a cold fall evening to do just that–tune out and plug in. Read More
Halloween Safety for Kids of All Ages
My soon-to-be teenager has always loved Halloween … almost more than she loves Christmas. For years she started planning her costume for the coming October in early spring. [Apparently she’s not alone in this habit!]
While she worried about the theme du jour, we worried about safety! We wanted her to have fun, but also be safe. When she was a preschooler, Halloween safety meant we traveled door-to-door with her. Now, she reminds us that she is “too old” for us to go with her. So Halloween safety means making sure she knows – and follows – the rules. Read More
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