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 […]
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 […]
It’s almost Mother’s Day
As we approach Mother’s Day, I thought I would share a few thoughts about why this amazing day can be so frustrating! Don’t get me wrong – it can be a super day, too! But I hear from so many moms about how disappointed they were on Mother’s Day. My goal is to help you […]
Spring has Sprung
One of my favorite things during the Spring season when our daughters were little was watching my husband and girls start our garden. (This was originally posted in 2018, updated in 2022) They would start the seeds in small peat pots in our kitchen and nurture them until the sprouts were big enough to move […]
4 Tips for Enjoying Valentine’s Day with Your Child
I always have big plans for celebrating holidays, including Valentine’s Day. Sometimes these plans come close to reality, sometimes they don’t! Once I had kids, I had to learn to alter my Martha Stewart or Disney-Perfect plans a bit in order to be successful. Happy Valentine’s Day! (Originally posted in February 2017, updated February 2022) […]
LOVE is in the Air
Whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day, or just love chocolate, love seems to be in the air this time of year. Originally posted in 2017 when we were living through the tween and teenage daughter years. I am posting this a bit early. I wanted to give you a little time to try the ideas below […]