By: Abby Keane We’ve been going through a lot of changes lately in our house. Finn has not only given up his binkies, but is also now potty trained! (Yes, that was a chorus of heavenly angels you just heard rejoicing in the background.) Both of these activities took about three days for the majority … More Consistent and Persistent
By: Kris Berry I know that I keep talking about saving money, but with the state of the economy today I feel it’s something that’s relevant to many families out there. I have come up with a few additional ways to make your time, and your money, work for you. Barter: Do you have any … More More Ways To Save
By: Jessica DiRamio I would never have guessed that after last year’s winter, we’d be able to head to the zoo on February vacation this year, but we did. Not having a solid plan for February vacation week, I was determined to create fun for my girls and so we kicked the week off with … More The Zoo in February?
By: Martianne Stanger Focus. It is the one thing I seem to lack. Or make that one of a number of things I seem to lack. Truth be told, follow-through is pretty high on my “what I lack” list, too. Since Motherhood, and moreover, since Motherhood + Homeschooling + Paid Employment + Whatever Else Life … More Mid-Life Motherhood: Admissions of Lack of Focus and Follow-Through
By: Tanya Pimental No mom ever wants to see their child hurt. We have all had instances where we told them not to do something, they did it, and it resulted in injury. This is what happened at our house a few weeks ago. I had the couch pulled out to put some stuff into … More “Casted”
By: Kris Berry I was rummaging through my pantry the other night looking for something to turn into a dinner for my family and I found a bag of potatoes that were a bit too close to turning bad to eat, and I couldn’t remember when I bought them, so I decided better safe than … More Two Fun (and Free) Activities
By: Jessica DiRamio V-day is only moments away (or at least it feels like it) and you’re scrambling to finalize the goodies for your kids to bring to school. In all of that craziness, did you forget to do something for your littlest valentines? This mom to the rescue with a few last minute ideas … More Last Minute Valentine’s Day Ideas!
By: Kristen Clifford For the past year, I’ve been working really hard to lose weight. In 2011, I managed to lose 81.8 pounds with counting calories alone. Now that I’ve lost some weight I decided this year to get my butt to the gym. This was not an easy task, well, because I hate the … More Going Outside My Comfort Zone
By: Sheila Gaudet February is Children’s Dental Health Month. I realized this when I made trips to both the dentist and the orthodontist this week for my boys. It got me thinking about the importance of dental care for children and our own experiences. When I was growing up, I don’t think anyone went to … More Silver and Pearls – Dental Adventure with Children
By: Martianne Stanger “Watch out!” One of the older boys shouted. “You’re going to hit it!” The “it” he was referring to was a tree that stood at the base of “Bullet Shell Hill,” a neighborhood sledding destination in the woods near my childhood home. As I look back at the runs that my siblings, … More Chasing Outdoor Freedom
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