Mom's Me Time

Mom’s Me Time: Well-Deserved Breaks!

Every mother eventually comes to the realization that even though her kids are top priority, she still needs some time for herself. While being mom is a part of your identity, it is not...
Naughty Or Nice? How To Encourage Good Behavior This Summer

Naughty Or Nice? How To Encourage Good Behavior This Summer

The month of December is now characterized by elves on the shelves serving as Santa’s eyes and ears! Trees, décor, and lights are handy visual reminders for children (and parents) that Santa is watching...
How To Teach Your Kids To Respect Others

How To Teach Your Kids To Respect Others

My sister has been having a tough time with her youngest lately. Her kids are all wonderful little sweethearts but as all kids do, they’ve been acting out. Children all have different little quirks...
North Pole Birth Announcement

North Pole Birth Announcement: It’s a Baby Girl Elf! In Lieu of Gifts Please...

We have breaking news from The North Pole! Everyone is swooning over a precious newborn elf. She has pink cheeks, a little sugar-plum nose and adorable pointy ears! The problem is, Santa and Mrs....

The Sandbox: Basic Backyard Fun

Sandboxes can be a lot of fun for the family. Most playgrounds have sandboxes. However, during summer, public sandboxes can get very crowded with a lot of children. You can build your own sandbox...
Fireworks display during fourth of July with American flag and bald eagle

How Will You Celebrate the Fourth of July?

The traditional way to celebrate the fourth of July doesn’t require a lot of work or money. In fact, most people don’t even leave their own back yards. The grill and a little bit...
Choosing paint colors

5 Tips for Choosing Paint Colors

It’s the time of year when many people start thinking about giving their homes a new look. Freshening things up after a long and cold winter can make your home a more pleasant place...