As the Christmas season grows near, are you thinking of switching to artificial Christmas trees with lights? I made the switch to an artificial Christmas tree many years ago and I can share the pros and the cons. This year I upgraded to the one of the best artificial trees and I happy to be […]
Mental Illness Awareness Week: What You Should Know
Established in 1990, Mental Illness Awareness Week takes place in the USA the first full week of October. Though there have been some major strides in raising awareness of mental health issues, it remains largely stigmatized in the media and among specific gender and race groups. Behind closed doors, closed lips, and heavy eyes, millions […]
How To Make Yogurt Without A Yogurt Maker
Yogurt is a great, kid-friendly source of natural probiotics, an integral part of a healthy diet. Eating live culture yogurt helps maintain the balance of microflora in the intestines, bolsters the immune system, and alleviates food allergies. I always thought yogurt-making would be too precise and complicated for me, and then, I found this simple […]
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 […]
Halloween Paper Plate Masks Tutorial
Each week during the holiday seasons, my kids enjoy doing a themed craft. Since we are in the season of Halloween, we have been crafting ghosts and witches and today, Halloween paper plate masks! These masks are so simple to put together and are perfect for toddlers and kindergarten age children. You, more than likely, […]
DIY Dry Erase Board Tutorial For Memos
This fun little DIY dry erase board tutorial is a simple and inexpensive project to make to keep or gift to someone else. I had all supplies on hand, and you are likely to have them in your craft stash as well. I had a 5×7 frame on hand that I used because I wanted a […]
Feeling Overwhelmed? Tools and Techniques for Coping
There are times in life when all of us feel overwhelmed- like it is just too much to handle. It seems like life keeps getting more complicated and so much is expected from us. That is why it is really important to know what to do when feeling overwhelmed. We need skills for how to […]