Converting part of an unfinished basement into living space has always been a popular home improvement. Finishing a basement costs about half as much as you’d pay to build an addition, and it won’t take away any backyard space. Real estate agents like finished basements too. They usually rate this upgrade very high in cost-vs.-value […]
Delicious Apple Cinnamon Coffee Cake Recipe
It is approaching the end of apple season and I like to savor a few apple recipes while there are still some fresh apples about from local farms. I hope you enjoy this cinnamon apple coffee cake recipe as much as my family does. I like to make it in the evening and enjoy a […]
Are Your Kids Getting Too Much Screen Time? Try A Blackout Digital Detox
I often feel like this day and age is a fast-paced, real-time experiment for how technology will effect society. Computers and cell phones have become ubiquitous. If your parents wondered how TV screen time would effect their children, we have entered a whole new level! There are so many screens available and all able to […]
A Debit Card For Teens With Parental Controls
Let’s face it. Teaching teens money management isn’t easy but it is essential. Just like everything else, it takes a little practice. I don’t want my kids having to practice balancing their bank account and using credit cards for the first time when they are away at college. I want to let them get practice […]
FoodSaver Review: Vacuum Sealing System and Tips For Use
Food waste is a huge area of opportunity in the United States. According to Fox News, “The average American family of four tosses over 1,160 pounds of food a year — from scraps, to spills and spoilage.” I am always looking for ways to cut back on waste myself. When I was given the opportunity […]
Acer Aspire 3 Review: Perfect Laptop For Students
My children have been back at school for a few months now. One is in high school and the other is middle school and they both need a computer to do their school work. A laptop is particularly useful for students because they can bring it to class to take notes, carry it outside to […]
Do You Have Developmentally Appropriate Expectations For Your Child?
When a child is misbehaving on a regular basis, it is important to find the root of the problem. Is there something happening at school or with a caregiver? Is there open communication with the child? Are there developmentally appropriate behavioral expectations? Today, I am excited to have parenting expert, registered psychologist, and author, Dr. […]