Nobody likes hardship. Not only does it put a “kink” in our plans, but it hurts. As human beings, we want to shy away from pain. But hardships are a part of life that we must accept because they’ll never go away. Read More
There are No New Ideas: Relating to One Another Through Blogging
There is a very real explanation for why the internet is flooded with parenting blogs: so many of us are asking for and seeking the exact same things. A creative and personal reimagining of the same old wisdom, experiences, and ideas that many of us are facing in a particular season of life. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Educational Products, Books, Toys, Gear, & More! Sept 4 – 10
Mom’s Choice Awards® announces the latest award-winning family-friendly products! Educational products, children’s books, adult books, toys, and much more! Read More
Using Gratitude To Change Your Happiness Level
Want to find more gratitude? These three simple habits can change your life. You can raise your happiness “set point” today by taking these steps. Read More
How to Really Prevent Mosquito Bites
Yes, you should be worried about mosquitos transmitting Zika. And you should be just as worried about dengue fever, yellow fever, chikungunya, Japanese encephalitis, West Nile, and several other diseases. Read More
15 Inspirational Quotes to Get You Through Tough Weeks
We put together a list of some of our favorite inspirational quotes to help keep our spirits up. Considering a thought-provoking quotation can be a great way to inspire creativity or just put some pep in your step during an especially grueling week. Read More
Exploring Alternatives to Public Schools
There is a lot of conversation about the state of public education right now. It is underfunded, dramatically understaffed and teachers are overworked and underpaid. Read More
Weekly Roundup: Children’s Books, Adult Books, LEGOs, Toys, & More! Aug 28 – Sept 3
Check out that awesome products that won a Mom’s Choice Award last week! Read More
Being the Parent Picked Last
I was always picked last or pretty close to it when it came time to picking dodge ball teams in elementary school. Generally, I was selected just before the kid who was eating his own boogers. Read More