When Should Boys Use Public Restrooms Alone?

When you’re the mom of a boy of a certain age, you begin to wonder when and if they should begin using public restrooms alone. Read on to learn all about how Boy Wonder forced my hand at premature bathroom independence at age 9, along with my thoughts on how old is too old for […]

10 Children’s Books to Inspire Grateful Young Hearts

We’re all working to instill an attitude of gratitude within our children this Thanksgiving and all year round. Take a look at 10 children’s books designed to inspire gratitude in hearts young and old.

Festive Fall Serveware for Your Thanksgiving Feast

Who doesn’t love Thanksgiving? The people, the food…did I mention the food? You’ll work hard this Thanksgiving preparing a memorable feast made with love; take your presentation to the next level with inspired serveware designed to celebrate the season in style! Take a look at 25 serveware pieces certain to spice up your Thanksgiving table!

12 Things My Kids Can Learn from My Career Choices

I’m far from the most successful person you’ll ever meet, but in my heart and in my home, I’ve made it. Take a look at 12 things I hope my kids learn from the career choices I’ve made.

10 Things My Tween Loves About Himself (That I Love Too)

Lately I’ve seen a real change in Boy Wonder and I love it, perhaps even more than he does. Take a look at 10 things my tween loves about himself (that I love too)!

6 Reasons I Shelter My Kid from the News

Apparently BooBoo’s 1st grade teacher thinks it’s a good idea to talk about current events and local news stories in class. I have a serious problem with this. Click here to get an eyeful on how I feel about the situation, along with 6 reasons why I’m choosing to shelter him from the news.

12 Gratitude Projects to Create as a Family

Each of us strives to reinforce a sense of gratitude within our homes. This November, gather up family and friends to create a a fun and inspiring gratitude project to enjoy all season long! Take a look at 12 of the best gratitude tree, thankful garland, and banner tutorials designed to count your blessings!

Why I’m Getting Real With My Kids

I’m pretty sure the day the first parents were placed on this earth, they never intended to be the best. They did what they had to do – protect and care for their children the best way they knew how. Once the population grew and more and more parents inhabited the earth, I’m guessing they […]

Do We Need to Calm Down About School Violence?

It’s been a bad week for violence in the schools and it’s only Thursday. Just four days ago, a NV teacher lost his life at the hands of a middle schooler before the student turned the gun on himself, and late Tuesday, the body of MA math teacher was discovered behind a high school with […]

Sweet! 20 Spooktacular Halloween Candy Bowls

Candy is just one of the many things that make Halloween so spectacular, so as you carefully choose which sweet treats to hand out to neighborhood trick-or-treaters, don’t forget about the perfect Halloween candy bowl to house them in! In an effort to distract myself from the four giant bags of unopened Halloween candy just […]