Essential oils are oils that are obtained from plant material such as the leaves, stems, flowers, bark, or roots most frequently through steam distillation. Each essential oil offers not only the aroma of that plant but also the medicinal value of that plant. There are many potential applications and health benefits of essential oils as well […]
How To Teach A Kid To Ride A Bike
There’s a little-known rule for effectively teach riding a bike to kids. You need to teach balance before you teach pedaling. With this method, plus a few simple steps, your child will be riding a bike in no time. Though it’s possible for a child to learn to ride in two hours or less, it […]
Pork Carnitas Crock Pot Recipe
You are going to love these pork shoulder crock pot carnitas! One of the biggest challenges we face, during the week, is getting a healthy and delicious meal on the table for dinner. With everyone’s crazy schedule, it becomes really difficult to plan so a lot of people end up going the fast food route for […]
A Look at Gender Specific Parenting vs. Gender Neutral Parenting
As you may have read or heard in the news, gender neutral parenting is becoming a more and more popular option these days. In fact, one article in the popular magazine notes how one family chose to keep their child’s actual physical gender a secret until the child went to preschool! While most families don’t […]
Ultimate Date Night Parents Guide: Fun Ideas for Married Couples
If you have been married for a few years, chances are you are in need of some date night ideas for parents. Date nights are all about enjoying each other’s company. In the beginning, couples are often so excited to do things together that date is just a formal excuse to see each other. After […]
Cute Pencil DIY Photo Frame for First Day of School Photos
Can you believe that school is right around the corner? I’m excited and a little bummed at the same time! Summer is so much fun but with school comes more structured days which I am very ready for. We love taking school pictures on the first day! It’s fun to see kids so excited and […]
Teaching Kids About Money And Financial Responsibility
Oddly there are very few financial classes offered in most high schools. Financial education for kids is often neglected in any formal setting. It is therefore imperative that we as parents are responsible for teaching children about finances. However, many parents are unsure of what they should be teaching their kids about money and how to […]