When Thanksgiving rolls around, I find myself reflecting more intensely on my blessings, critically assessing my level of service to others, and evaluating how I can do a better job of instilling a spirit of gratitude in my children....
Christmas tree lightings, Santa's arrival, and Thanksgiving around the corner? These are clear signs we’re in the belly of the holiday season, and for many of us, holiday shopping is now in full bloom. It may sound like an...
"I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle!"
"No, you’ll shoot your eye out."
As eyes widen at the sight of the latest toy catalog to appear in your mailbox and your child’s wish list...
If you are getting on the road to travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas like millions of other Americans, you may be dreading not only the drive (91% of us travel by car for the holidays) but also staying with...
Last minute playdate or neighborhood dinner invite with nothing sweet in the pantry to bring? Forgot to order your child's birthday cake? It happens to the best of us, but don't fret! We have some delicious ways to celebrate...
Recently, I was talking to my sister, and we had a familiar conversation about juggling jobs, kids, and commitments. She said, “I’m starting to think that all seasons are busy.” She’s right, every season is busy. Although I do...
It’s officially fall, and that means — despite the warmer temps here in Florida — we’ve started to don our scarves and boots for a fam-jam trip to the pumpkin patch! We’ve likely spent hours chasing kids hopped up...
We all know it's pretty hot in Florida the majority of the year, and we probably wish we could wear sweaters and scarves and jackets a little bit longer or sooner than we really can. I admit, I am...
If you have a couple of toddlers at home during the day, there’s no doubt you have a disarray of toys, books, or maybe the odd runaway sock or shoe around the house along with blankie. Sound familiar?
Rather than...
Unfortunately, it is all too common following a hurricane to think of some really great things you wish you had bought… and planned on buying… that are then promptly forgotten until the next hurricane hits. There are a lot...
First of all, don't panic! Okay, go ahead and panic... but after you settle down, put on your game face and get serious about preparing for this hurricane. Most of us know what can happen before, during, and after a...
Every mother looks at her child and thinks, "There really is nothing I would change about this precious little human. I love squishy baby rolls and extra chubby cheeks, and I know that I am not alone!" Topics like...