Jeanine Ferguson
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Not Just Another Day Off
Each year, many of us look forward to enjoying a day off on the third Monday of January when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday...
The Sleepover Conundrum
I find myself writing this post with more questions than answers.
Like most parents, there are a million things I'm constantly trying to protect my...
Get Some ‘Alone’ Time with a Much-Needed Summer Kids Swap
Within a few weeks of summer break, I had already witnessed other moms lamenting facetiously about the summer kid chaos, including bickering among siblings...
Mother’s Day: Lessons Learned About What Matters Most
As I approach my second Mother’s Day without my mom, I feel like I’m in a better position to reflect on some of the...
My Newfound Love of Scavenger Hunts: 10 Reasons to Try Them
With a playroom full of toys and more board games than we can count, I still sometimes find myself competing with electronic devices and...
10 Ways to Instill Gratitude in Your Children
When Thanksgiving rolls around, I find myself reflecting more intensely on my blessings, critically assessing my level of service to others, and evaluating how...
5 Old-School Birthday Party Trends: Back To The Basics
Although I’m usually as excited as my children are about their birthdays, the time, energy (and sometimes stress) that comes along with planning parties...
(Don’t) Act Your Age
Have you heard that “40 is the new 30” and “30 is the new 20”? I imagine the phrase refers to us moms doing...
Love & Marriage: The State of Our Union
With a new administration in office, some people are likely hopeful about what the future might bring, while others are overwhelmed with feelings ranging...
9 Trends to Spice Up Your Fall Fashion Game
Being a mom boss, in the throes of running a business or handling business often leaves little time to keep up with ever-evolving seasonal...
Grandparents’ Day: 10 “Grand” Ways to Honor Them
"The only thing better than having you as parents, is having you as grandparents to my children."
In Loving Memory of Bobby J. Penn a.k.a....
A Mini Summer Lesson in Culture and Cuisine
One of our recent family movie nights featured "Around the World in 80 Days." Our children enjoyed all of the action and gave it...
















