Ever have a morning when you just can’t get going? You know you have plenty to do, but you feel too scattered to know where to start. I totally get that. I often, OFTEN, feel scattered and unproductive. And I don’t have a newborn anymore! Last week I was feeling this way and decided to…
Would you know what to do in an emergency? Do you have emergency supplies stocked just in case? Time to think about it. photo source The following content is brought to you, in part, by Federal Signal: One of the things that has been on my to-do list for a very, very long time has…
Collect specimens on your nature walks this fall to turn into a fun frame for autumn photos. Now that Fall is here, the weather is cooling off, and it’s a perfect time for taking walks and enjoying the changes in nature. I can’t wait to head out for a nature walk with the girls when…
Make Go Bags for your kids so that you are prepared for an evacuation in the case of an emergency. I’ve been meaning to “get better prepared for emergencies” for awhile now. Last year I did some small things like stock more water and store our important papers in a fireproof box. We never “think”…
A Princess cake, Disney or otherwise, is easy to pull off with some purple frosting, a sugar cone, and a few princess toys. A few weeks ago, my baby celebrated her 4th birthday. While we didn’t have a big party, we did do a few things to make her day special. 1. Birthday Kid chooses…
Happy people are fun to be with. How can I be one of them? We have this interesting dynamic going on at our house. Some of my kids are really into laughing, clapping, humming, dancing. Others? Not so much. Recently, an older sibling was shushing a younger one for expressing that joie de vivre. I…
Learning how to repair and maintain your car yourself can save you a lot of money! Hubs and I have always been DIY kind of people. I do the cooking and schooling. He handles the handy-man/construction/garden/car stuff. I think I got the better end of the deal! I certainly am not going to change a…
Mixing paint and children can have a mom quaking in her boots. Life as MOM contributor, Janel, demystifies the fine art of letting your kids be artistic. “Mom, how in the world did a 3-year old create a masterpiece like that?” That is what my daughter Ella said when she saw this postcard from her…
The knowledge of a second language is a great gift to give to our children. Here’s one approach to teaching foreign languages to kids. About 25 years ago this month, I walked into my new high school to register for my freshman classes. I carried a heavy burden — at least for a suburban ninth…
Commemorate your children’s new year with back to school signs you can print for every grade level. Choose the colored version or the black and white outlines so that your kids can personalize their signs to suit their vibe this year. We started school a few weeks ago. And as often happens, not all my…