That was the question on a recent local Facebook group chat about school supplies. One mom wanted to see who buys exactly what is on the school-supplies list, including the quantities requested. At last check, nearly 80 people had...
One of our most asked questions from our readers is about birthday parties — and how to make them unforgettable for all ages! From venues to vendors, we have curated a list of the best ideas for kids' (and...
When I first started dating my husband, just hearing his voice on the phone got me hot and bothered. It was before texting — GASP! — so there weren’t witty text exchanges riling me up to see him at...
It's no secret that I'm a Disney fanatic. I can watch more than my share of Disney animated movies without my kids (and maybe even recite some of them by heart), and I dream of going to Walt Disney...
We are fortunate to live a few miles from the beach, and we take full advantage of that. My favorite time to go is late afternoon for a few hours until the sun sets — it’s less crowded, a...
You might think your house would be the safest place for you and your family when it comes to a fire, but it's quite the opposite. (Spoiler alert: Cue that unforgettably tragic This Is Us episode. Never looking at...
You’re 13 years old and driving in the car with your father. He has AM radio on (you remember AM radio don’t you? Go away, younger millennials, I am not explaining this). There are boring men speaking, and once...
What's for dinner? What am I wearing tomorrow? Where are we going on our next vacation? There are some many things in life to consider for ourselves and our children — and when considering investing now in your child's...
For my son’s 8th birthday we hosted a Mad Science Party. The kids rotated through stations completing some fun experiments. Most of these experiments can be completed using simple household materials, and I’ve provided some links to some of...
Hurricane season officially begins June 1 and lasts through November. While it is not uncommon for tropical storms to develop before and after these dates, this is the time of year when the warm weather creates prime conditions for...
My husband travels almost every week for work. Sometimes he works in his home office one day a week, two if I’m lucky. We spend weekends together as a family, and then he is “leaving on a jet plane”...
Spring is here! And before you know it you'll be scrambling to fill your child's Easter baskets with goodies. Don't wait until the last minute! Instead of picking up those candy items in the checkout line or heading to...