It is almost February 14th. Whether you’re madly in love or looking to rekindle romance this Valentine’s Day, the suggestions below are surefire ways to jumpstart more luvin’ feelings in your life. Just choose one of these Valentines Day ideas for couples and try it out for excellent results. Or chose more than one of […]
Salt Dough Recipe & Heart Craft Tutorial
If you’re like me, you’re already thinking of fun Valentine Crafts to do with the kids. We like to give a special Valentine vs. the traditional paper card that usually gets thrown away rather quickly. These Salt Dough Conversation Hearts are a fun craft to make and a fun Valentine to give! Attach them to […]
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Bookmarks
It’s hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is less than a month away. We’ve always celebrated Valentine’s Day as a family, even when I was a child. My mom still has Valentine’s Day parties for all the kids and grandchildren. I especially love helping the kids come up with a special Valentine for their classroom […]
Definition Of A Family: It’s Not Just Blood
Have you ever stopped to ponder the true meaning of family? Sure, the Merriam-Webster definition of a family is, “a group of individuals related by blood, marriage, or adoption.” But maybe it can be something more. In a world where biological ties have long been considered the foundation of family, it’s time to challenge that […]
Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers
Preschool Valentine crafts are so much fun! Did you know that crafts are useful for preschoolers too? As Colorific puts it, “Craft projects involve a mix of manipulation, identifying shapes and sizes, moulding, drawing, painting, gluing, cutting, creating and making things which all help developing children’s fine motor skills.” Crafts are also a great way […]
Anger Management For Kids- Tips For Parenting An Angry Child
Dealing with an angry child can be challenging. You want to keep your cool and help the child learn to deal with their anger in an appropriate way. That is why I am so pleased to be able to share some expert tips for anger management for kids from Maureen Healy’s book, “The Emotionally Healthy […]
The Best Gluten Free Brownies Recipe
You know that we are always trying to make our favorite foods and treats in a gluten-free form so all of us can enjoy them. A while back my daughter Ella, who loves to cook and bake, decided to try her hand at Gluten Free Homemade Brownies. They turned out amazing and we’ve made them several […]