For most people in America, Memorial Day is about Bar-B-Ques and Fireworks. Most of us are lucky to have Monday off of work and school. But how many of us actually take the time to teach our kids about Memorial Day and the meaning behind it? Memorial Day is a federal holiday to remember and […]
5 TIPS to Help you Get Back in the Swing of Things
5 TIPS TO GET BACK INTO THE SWING OF THINGS Getting back into the swing of things after a break always seems to be a challenge for me. Here are some of my favorite tips for making that transition a little less painful. RECLAIM SLEEP CYCLE This is always a challenge in my house. When […]
Celebrate! Happy New Year 2019
I like to think of a theme for each year. It helps give me focus and something bigger to think about and to aim for in all areas of my life. in 2019, my theme is Celebrate! There are many reasons for Celebrate! being my choice this year. Stick with me and they’ll become obvious […]
Before Screen Time Activities
As promised in my last blog, I am going to share some details of my family’s summer with you. One of the things I feel strongly about is not letting my kids spend hours on their screens every day. Yes, there are some awesome educational activities on electronics, but for the most part, our kids […]
It’s Almost Summer – Are you ready?!
Summer Break is coming! For some parents this is an exciting time. You look forward to hanging out with your kids, having a more flexible schedule, and getting to travel. For others, the thought of having your kids home full time and the lack of structure strikes terror in your hearts! I am very much […]
I did NOT see that coming! Mother’s Day 2018
My youngest daughter provided me with a brand new, unforgettable Mother’s Day experience this year! The day before Mother’s Day was wonderful. I volunteered at the MS Walk in the morning with my Girl Scout troop. When I got home, my older daughter had finished the laundry and washed the dishes! Then I got to […]