Every year we take an annual camping trip to the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and enjoy all the natural beauty. We also like to enjoy Dollywood and the cute shops in Gatlinburg. Dollywood has lots of family attractions to satisfy the whole family from toddlers to teens to adults! Here is a list of all […]
Why You Should Grow Daylilies In Your Flower Beds
Daylily plants are hardy perennial plants that produce an abundance of showy flowers. Each flower lasts only a day but there are so many flowers on each plant that the prettiness can last for 30 to 45 days. Daylilies spread very easily so you will want to prepare a bed or a section of a […]
Homemade Bookmarks: Easy Craft for Kids
My kiddos love to read and so do quite a few of our family members. On Easter, it’s always the kids getting all the goodies so we decided this year to hand make a couple Easter Bookmarks for some family members. Of course, the kids wanted to make these easy homemade bookmarks for themselves as […]
How to Talk to Kids about Porn: 3 Painless Steps
If you are thinking, “What? Talk to my kids about porn, no way!” Then you are like me and this article is meant for you. That is not an easy conversation to have with your child, especially younger children. However, I recently heard about Kristen Jenson from Defend Young Minds and she is the author […]
The Best Keyboard Piano For Kids (Features To Look For)
My son has been playing piano since he was about 5 or 6. He is now 10 and he can play and sing pop songs off the radio so we are really happy with his progress. We have been through several electronic piano keyboards along the way and I have learned what features to look […]
How To Make Your Bathroom More Eco-Friendly
How can I make my bathroom environmentally friendly? Transforming your bathroom into a “green” space should be on every homeowner’s to-do list. It can mean a full-scale remodel or completing smaller projects you do one at a time. Budget and how much you spend on utilities often factor into the projects you take on versus […]
Parenting Tips For Bringing Up Boys
I have always known that being a parent was a tremendous gift and responsibility. I have always wanted to do it right. When I experienced the miracle of childbirth for myself, my commitment to being the best parent I could be was made even stronger. I am fortunate to have both a girl and a […]