The high school football team has played their first few games. Next Friday night my daughter will get to play in her first marching band experience at a home game. There are several trees with leaves in beautiful shades of orange and red. Today the temperature never hit 70 and the breeze made it feel […]
4 Steps To Comfort An Upset Child
Is your child upset? Comforting children can be difficult. Lately, I have been dealing with my son and his emotions. Fourth grade homework has been a rocky road so far as he has struggled with getting work done on time. Plus he has been sad this week because his mom left after her recent visit. […]
DIY Pumpkin Spice Brown Sugar Body Scrub
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. Growing up in Northern Michigan and living here all my life has meant having the opportunity to experience the true beauty of fall in a way many parts of the world do not. Soon the air will turn cool and the leaves will turn beautiful shades of yellow, […]
Music Shakers Craft For Kids (Homemade Maracas)
You and your toddler will love making this pumpkin themed fall craft for homemade shakers! It’s still pretty hot in many parts of the country. However, that hasn’t prevented us from pulling out our pumpkins, Fall leaves, and other fall decorations to celebrate this time of the year. Get your toddler excited about Fall with […]
Jean Claude Constantin Puzzle Toys For Adults
Every year, the the largest international trade fair for toys and games (Spielwarenmesse) is held in Nuremberg, Germany. Every year toy enthusiast, Ken Kahn, visits the fair and finds some cool, unique toys that are true gems to share with his customers. This year, at Nuremberg, he fell under the spell of some amazing brain […]
What To Do When Your Child Is Struggling In School
Is your child struggling in school? What do you do when your child is failing or getting bad grades in school? When your child does poorly in school, it can feel confusing and frustrating. You just know, “My child is smart but not doing well in school.” If you are wondering what to do and […]
Vegan Sliders: Recipe For Portobello Sliders With Caramelized Onions
Though I am not completely vegan or vegetarian, I do enjoy a good Meatless Monday recipe. Chef Chloe Coscarelli shared one of her signature vegan dishes, portobello sliders with caramelized onions and tempeh bacon, on Home & Family, which airs weekdays at 10 am ET/PT on Hallmark Channel. I am excited to have permission to share the […]