Let’s face it! Family life is a huge adjustment from your care-free single days where you were responsible for no one except yourself. It is a wonderful, joyous gift to be surrounded by family. However, there are times when things may be going less than spectacular and you think, “Is this really my life?” The […]
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The Best Dream Big Quotes
You know that quote by Les Brown, “Shoot for the moon and if you miss you’ll be among the stars”? Well, it is one of my favorite inspirational quotes and it reminds me to dream big. It is so easy to become limited by own our small goals and low expectations. I think we all need […]
Holiday Feast Cooking Activities For Kids
As you prepare your holiday dinner, make brunch for camped out family, serve snacks for watching the football game, or bake holiday cookies, no matter the age, the kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews can—and should—help in the kitchen too! The benefits and memories of getting hands on experience making a family meal like Thanksgiving, Christmas, or […]
The Benefits of a Family Cleaning Schedule [Free Printable]
Ever feel more like a maid than a parent? To change your family’s attitude toward cleaning and give yourself a break, try implementing a family cleaning schedule. It is time to get everyone to do their fair share. I provide a free printable cleaning schedule template to get you started. Additionally, I share 6 useful […]
Fun Extracurricular Activities for the Non Athletic Child
If you have a child that is not athletic it is important to find activities that will keep both their mind and body active. While some children are naturally interested in playing sports, others just don’t like sports. It is a good idea to expose your child to lots activities, both athletic and non-athletic so […]
How To Talk To Your Kids About College
As a parent, talking to your kids frankly about college is one of the most important things you can do. Ensuring they understand what they’re getting into can help them make better decisions in the future and live the life they want. But how do you approach this discussion? What should you even say? When talking […]
Parenting With Intention [What, Why, And How]
So often in life we get overwhelmed by everything going on and find ourselves just reacting, instead of setting goals and proactively taking part in our own lives. It is important to take a step back from things on occasion and get a clear objective view. That is why parenting with intent is matters. It […]