Summer is bursting at its sun-soaked seams with activities to entertain the troops. All you need is a vivid imagination and a little bit of spending cash to brighten up the midsummer doldrums. Children are ecstatic to be free of school for a few months and parents love the opportunity to spend time with them […]
Easy Fathers Day Crafts For Kids To Make And Give As DIY Gifts
I was really kind of shocked to see the lack of Father’s Day gift ideas for kids to do compared to the over following amount of ideas I came across for Mother’s Day. It really made me sad that Father’s Day was being eclipsed by Mother’s Day but then I thought that might be going […]
Cool Father’s Day Gifts to Make a Dad Feel Special
When is Father’s Day? Well, Father’s Day is celebrated by Americans on the third Sunday in June. This year Father’s Day will be June 21, 2026. It’s easy to give gifts to a dad. No matter what tie, tie bar, or other assorted tie accessories we toss his way, he always seems grateful and pleased with […]
How To Teach Children To Save & A Savings Goal Tracker Printable
Nothing eases a parent’s mind more than knowing that their child is aware of the value of money, as well as the importance of saving it. Knowing how to save – and spend – wisely is hands-down one of the most useful traits a child can be raised with. In some households, where financial conscientiousness […]
Maple-Balsamic Root Vegetable Fries Recipe
I am excited to share with you today an amazing recipe for Maple-Balsamic Root Vegetable “Fries”. These tasty morsels are delicious and guilt free as they are baked instead of fried. This recipe is just one of the many healthy family recipes in the Pollan Family Table Cookbook. To learn more about the cookbook, you […]
What It Means to be Family Oriented
Family first seems to be a motto for many, but do they really mean it? What does it mean to put your family first and be family oriented? We all want more time with our families and we want to be there for the special moments as well as the family night dinners, but work […]
Sour Cream Muffin Recipe [With Chocolate Chips]
The other day I felt like making some muffins because I love having breakfast ready for the kids on school mornings without having to fix it every day. I baked the muffins in the afternoon so my kids could help out with the mixing and then we had a snack and ate the leftovers for […]
Try These Simple Chore Cards for Kids
Chores are a great way to get children to help out and an important element of raising responsible kids. Chores for kids aren’t new and neither are sheets that you write their chores down on. However, I found a little twist on chore charts that my kids really love. I wrote out Chore Cards for […]
10 Characteristics Of A Role Model
While people have the capability to be a rock of stability and achieve feats of human excellence, they also can fall victim to reckless mistakes and poor decisions. Positive role models have a tremendous influence on others. Good role models are like beacons of light that show you the way through their own example. Unveil […]