Want to give your children a head start with their vocabulary skills? Playing word games is a great way to stimulate and challenge them. There are many benefits of word games. Younger children will increase their vocabulary and adults will find they they will stay mentally sharp. Classic word games, whether they are board games […]
Homemade Face Mask For Glowing Skin
With summer weather in full swing, it’s important to keep our skin hydrated. Keeping your water bottle in arms reach is a good way to keep your body hydrated but what about our faces? I don’t know about you but if I’m not careful, my face can get pretty dry during the summer. I love […]
The Best Pumpkin Bundt Cake Recipe
I love baking. It is so fun to create toasty, warm edibles that everyone will enjoy- like this pumpkin bundt cake! Making homemade baked goods is a greener choice because you are eliminating the packaging waste that you would have from the store and because you can choose as many organic ingredients as possible. It […]
DIY Felt Halloween Garland With Spooky Bat Template
We finally were able to get the three little boys to decide on a Halloween costume, after changing their minds about a thousand times each. Last night, after much debate, they all declared they want to be bats! I’m not sure if they are all aware that they are going to be bats and not […]
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 […]