Carey’s Column

Carey’s Column

10 Products I Wish I Had As A New Mom

10 Products I Wish I Had As A New Mom

A lot has changed since I had my first baby. Between new technologies and access to the Internet, there are some really great products that I would have loved to have as a new...
10 Tips To Help Make Homework Time Easier

10 Tips To Help Make Homework Time Easier

School is back in session and like everything else about motherhood, school can present a whole new set of challenges that might prove to be tough to figure out on your own. As kids...
6 Quick DIY Costume Ideas for Parents

6 Quick DIY Costume Ideas for Parents

Let’s face it, you spend most of your Halloween preparation time finding the perfect costume for all your little ones, that every year you forget about yourself until the very last minute. It happens...
Why Being Bored This Summer Is Actually A Good Thing

Why Being Bored This Summer Is Actually A Good Thing

It’s summertime! Now is the season for grilling burgers and swimming pool parties. It’s time for sunscreen and shorts. It means that the temperature is rising and outdoor activities are abundant. Unfortunately, it also...
8 Ways To Get Your Child To Care About Others Who Have Less

8 Ways To Get Your Child To Care About Others Who Have Less

Christmas is the season for giving, but it’s important to teach your children about charity all year. This can be a difficult task because on one hand, you want to shelter your children from...
Are ‘Tweens Old Enough to Trick-or-Treat Alone?

Are ‘Tweens Old Enough to Trick-or-Treat Alone? By Kimberlee Mitchell, Child Safety Expert &...

My dear friend Kimberlee Mitchell is a Child Safety Expert and she shared this advice with me. Enjoy! Halloween is a night of fun adventure! It’s common for youngsters to want to go it alone...
10 Tips On Getting Ready For Back To School

10 Tips On Getting Ready For Back To School

Although this summer has been a blast, it’s gone by much too quickly. I’ve had a wonderful time planning trips with my family and enjoying activities with my little nieces and nephews. However, the...