February 3, 2016 Anyone who has ever traveled with a baby or a toddler knows that it can be a daunting experience. From lugging baby gear around the airport to trying your best to soothe a crying baby in flight, traveling with tiny tots requires stamina and unwavering patience. During spring break – when airports are…
January 28, 2016 This past weekend, the east coast was punished by a brutal winter storm. Even areas of the south dealt with unprecedented amounts of snow. Tragically, some people lost their lives while trying to stay warm and survive the poor weather conditions. For this reason, it’s a great time to get familiar with…
December 2, 2015 It’s time time of year again! Can you believe it? There’s almost nothing better during the holiday season than snuggling up with loved ones and watching something warm and fuzzy. It’s like there’s a little magic in the air that makes us more open to love and kindness. Fortunately, movie-makers know how…
November 28, 2015 Are there ways to use leftover turkey besides sandwiches? As much as I love turkey, after a few days of eating it, I start to wonder that myself. The kids begin to roll their eyes when I suggest a leftover turkey sandwich for lunch and my husband has been known to resort…
October 30, 2015 Most TV shows I watch are on the Food Network Channel. I really like the challenge ones like Chopped, Halloween Wars and Holiday Baking Contest. I’d love to judge one of the shows, especially the ones focused on sweets. I also frequently go to the Food Network website. While perusing around this week,…
October 2, 2015 Let’s face it, kids just don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, mine included. I buy them, but they often turn bad in the fruit bowl or fridge drawer. So I decided that I would try baking bread with fruit or vegetables mixed right in. My kids love these “treats” and I feel better knowing…
September 19, 2015 Now that my kids are all in elementary school, I look back fondly on the infant and toddler years -sort of. It was adorable when they learned to crawl and walk, say Mommy and sing along to the ABCs. But I didn’t love big bulky diapers and changing the kids in the back of…
September 19, 2015 So, I’m writing this post from a brand new Surface Pro 3 — purchased today at $100 off, thanks to the Black Friday deals at your local Microsoft Stores. Fortunately for holiday shoppers, the deals last through December 1, 2014. Here’s my roundup of the five best deals to be had for…
July 14, 2015 Mid-July must be the beginning of summer travel season because I’ve noticed a conversational trend. It first came up at a birthday party two weeks ago and now it seems the go-to topic in any group of moms. It’s that consistent, worrisome stress, what in the world do you do with the kids while…
June 18, 2015 A video of a dad filling his entire first floor with plastic balls has made its way around the internet lately. Shut Up and Take My Money: 5 Heart-Wrenching Mom Commercials showed us that there are plenty of clips and commercials out there that honor moms. But with Father’s Day coming up soon,…
June 17, 2015 Book lists are always tricky since everyone has their unique preferences, especially when it comes to summer reading. Some people try to work on finishing up the classics while others reserve the whimsical time for romance novels. Still, sometimes it helps to have some direction. Here are a few books to consider…
June 17, 2015 In the wake of discussing how important art is for kids in Why Is Art Important? My Year in the Classroom, here is a chance to introduce your kids to art and have fun at home without needing to do any research. Bonus: You probably have most – or all – of the…
June 10, 2015 One of my favorites activities in summer is picking fresh strawberries! Instead of the usual strawberry shortcake I have discovered a lot of delicious desserts to make with all of our fresh berries. This strawberry cake recipe topped with a strawberry cream cheese frosting is seriously delicious and a great way to get your…
