Lately, my little man has had to deal with some adversity and tough times in his life. His beloved grandmother passed away, his best buddy is moving to another country, and he has been let down by a few adults around him. It makes me sad to see him (or any child) go through a rough stretch but there […]
Hiking With Kids: Benefits And Tips
Welcome back spring! As the weather changes and warmer temperatures show up the abundance of outdoor activities increases, I am always thrilled to get back to nature and hit my favorite hiking trails. And now that my son is older, (he just turned eight in March) he is eager and excited to go “into the […]
The 2015 Chevy Trax Review
The Chevrolet Trax is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by General Motors. The 2015 Chevy Trax, is one of the earlier model years of this vehicle. Sometimes smaller is better! This new subcompact SUV is squarely geared toward young families and active singles and it works! The small size of the Chevy Trax 2015 also […]
Letting Your Child’s Personality Shine
There is nothing like being stuck at home together to fully acquaint you with your child’s personality traits! The last week of having my son at home during the “Nashville IceStorm” (school was closed here for over a week) was good and bad for me. The bad part of course was not being able to […]
Dating A Single Parent? Here’s Your Road Map
Ahhh, Valentine’s Day as a single parent! We “solo’s” spent most of the week prepping candy and cards for the elementary school party instead of spending time planning a romantic liaison full of champagne, candles, and mood music. Still, we do have a social life and many of us probably have someone in our lives […]
Redesigned 2015 Nissan Rogue Review
The new 2015 Nissan Rogue, with a fresh redesign, is a solid crossover with a lot for families to like. Here is my review with all the details on what is different and what you can expect. My Nissan Rogue 2015 Review My latest ride for my review series “Behind the Wheel” took me into […]
How To Enjoy The Christmas Season
The day after Thanksgiving and let the Christmas holiday madness begin! Black Friday, Cyber Monday. Travel Tuesday, Whining Wednesday, Pull Your Hair Out Thursday. The list goes on and on and on… and for four more weeks! But fear not stressed out parents, I have seven unbelievably useful tips that will help you keep your […]