It seems that at some point most people become interested in their family history to a least a small degree. Learning your family history can help to strengthen your family. The more you learn about your ancestors and their lives, the more your present family time will be enriched. Researching your family background can be […]
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A Book For Grandparents To Fill Out With Their Grandchildren
I have a super exciting announcement to make. I have written my first book! You all know how important family is to me and you may also know how important my grandparents were in my own life. My new book is called Sharing Stories, Making Memories: A Journal for Grandparents and Grandchildren. It will be […]
How To Foster Independence In Children
Yes, like the Fourth of July we can break out the fireworks and celebrate independence when our child learns simple tasks. That in turn takes those tasks off our “to do” list! Often times we may miss this celebration because we fail to see that small growing pains now, mean bigger mommy free time rewards […]
Puzzling Adventures Review: Scavenger Hunt For Your City
Part of raising a happy, healthy family is spending time together, doing fun things, and increasing feelings of connectedness. Family time is important. Whether it is dinner together, game nights, or outdoor adventures, there are lots of ways to bond with your family. I recently discovered a whole new way to have outdoor family fun– […]
Capture Family Stories With A Memory Book
Sometimes your family story gets lost along the way with questions you never thought to ask or answers that are muddled in your memory. Somehow, you always assume you will have more family time. That is why I am so happy to introduce you to the sponsor of this post, StoryWorth. They help you capture […]
A Reminder That Family Is The Most Important
Sometimes we learn life lessons from parents, sometimes from teachers or mentors. Sometimes what really opens our mind is an experience or a loss. Today, Leon Scott Baxter is sharing a guest post with us on how the passing of one of his mentors reminded him of something he already knew- family is what matters most […]
List of Fun Winter Sports For Kids
If you’re going to survive winter, you might as well learn to enjoy it! Hibernating all winter indoors will only make the winter drag out endlessly. Besides your body needs the fresh air, sunshine and exercise. There are lots of family fun winter activities that can be enjoyed outdoors. So what are you going to […]