Helping our children develop independence as the school year starts sounds beautiful. I can see the flawless Instagram-worthy image in my head. All the children packing their own lunches, double-checking homework, perfectly combing their own hair, matching their outfits,...
When did ticket bots become a thing, why are they here, why can't we stop them, and WHY DO THEY HAVE TO RUIN IT FOR ALL OF US?! If people can invent smartphones, blue-tooth devices, robot vacuums, and drones...
Calling all messy moms who have ever felt guilty about not having a picture-perfect, pristine home! Let's face it: Life with kids can be wonderfully chaotic, and trying to maintain an impeccably tidy house can feel like an impossible...
Even if you have no interest in real estate or you don't plan to buy or sell in the near future, the likelihood that you have heard the public talk about the market, interest rates, and real estate trends...
As the saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure. That is especially true at thrift stores where bargain shopping is endless, and sometimes you can find amazing deals and hidden gems on things at a fraction of...
It’s that time of year when the summer is winding down and families are starting to get prepared for the new school year. Maybe it’s slowly adjusting to an earlier bedtime, buying new school supplies, or getting in the...
I think I played with Barbie well past the ages of all my friends. I remember hiding my secret Barbie obsession when they would come over, claiming my mom just held on to them for the memories.
I was IN...
Get in, loser. We're going shopping! Prime Day is here, and Amazon is saying it's celebrating Prime members with more deals than any Prime Day before, so let's do it! (Also you're really not a loser and I hope...
Looking for some cheap summer fun? A great way to escape the heat is to take advantage of all the great movie specials — $1 at Regal Cinemas, $1.75 at Cinemark, and $3 at AMC Theaters. This is one...
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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...
It’s clear. We, parents, want our kids to keep their rooms clean. Their laundry is spread across the floor. An empty glass, which was once filled with water, has been sitting on their dresser for three days now. And...