Back to School

Tips That Make Back to School Time Less Stressful

Back to school time is just around the corner. So it’s not surprising that families are beginning to make preparations. This may include everything from shopping for new clothes to buying school supplies or...
Backyard Bird Watching - Young Cardinal bird on the feeder

Discovering Backyard Bird Watching: A Beginner’s Guide

Bird watching is an inexpensive hobby that people of all ages can enjoy. A few simple supplies will ensure lots of discovery. Attracting Birds to Your Yard Birds do seem to visit every backyard. But there’s...
Family Fun

Planning for Family Fun with Board Games

Playing games together is a great way to bond. Television, video games and cell phones are slowly impacting family togetherness. These activities encourage individualism which can lead to less face to face time with other...
10 Things I Wish I’d Known As A New Mom

10 Things I Wish I’d Known As A New Mom

As a seasoned expert, new moms often ask for my advice on what to expect when the baby arrives. Most of the time, I reassure them and tell them to just call me if...
Bubbles

Simple Activities Can Create Fabulous Childhood Memories

In today’s world it’s easy to get caught up in modern technology and trends. With that, it is also easy to believe that only the latest innovation will do for any situation or set...
Water Safety Tips

Water Safety Tips: Staying Safe Around Water

Summer is heating up and with that more and more people are heading for the lake, swimming pools, and other sources of water. Whether you are swimming or just spending time around water, there...
Upcycling

Upcycling for Better Living

Upcycling is the term used to describe repurposing things so they can be used in a better or different way. In most cases, upcycling is a way to extend the life of an item,...