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Raising a tween is hard work. I never would have imagined longing for the day when my biggest worry was whether my kid might choke on a grape or get hurt on the playground, but I do. Today I worry that my budding teen might fall in with the wrong crowd, say yes to drugs, […]
re you an animal in bed? Get your mind out of the gutter, you guys! I was talking about animal bedding – geez. While there’s no doubt animal prints add an exotic and chic element to any bedding ensemble, it’s generally preferred that wild animals themselves stay off the bed…or is it? While searching online […]
Of all the things homeowners fear most, home repairs top the list. As notoriously expensive, frustrating, and time-consuming as they are, home repairs often reach far beyond our skill level and household budget. According to LendingTree.com, homeowners should expect to spend anywhere between 1 to 3 percent of their home’s value on maintenance and […]
This summer will go down in the books as our summer of art. With both kids in weekly art classes and creativity dripping from their pencils, my kids drew their way through over four (yes, four!) reams of paper. That’s 2,000+ masterpieces! With the help of Art for Kids!, my kids spent their summer with […]
I have this wall – a big, blank, sad-looking, no-one-knows-what-to-do-with-this-wall wall. “The wall” as it’s affectionately known has become the source of intense debate among residents and houseguests alike. As the focal point of our living space, this wall is begging to make a powerful design statement – but how? After much deliberation, I finally […]
I’m obsessed with Pinterest for everything from smoothie recipes to tutorials on how to create the perfect beachy waves, but never once used Pinterest as an educational resource for my kids. “Lori, you’re crazy!” said my friend (and 1st grade teacher), Krissy. “Pinterest is full of ingenious ideas to make learning fun!” I was sure […]
I’m not very crafty, but oh, how I wish I was. In researching DIY fall wreaths, I came across some of the most delightful and welcoming wreaths I’ve ever seen and you know what I learned? I can totally do this. And so can you. Check out these 25 charming DIY fall wreaths with tutorials […]
Last month, I encouraged you to conduct an annual video interview with your child to capture the essence of their personality as they grow. Don’t quite remember? Take a look at this how-to video. This month, I’m asking you to take a turn in the hot seat and allow your child to interview YOU! Why? […]
It’s rare that I take a page out of any celebrity’s parenting handbook. It’s not because celebrities don’t have valuable wisdom to impart, but rather, our realities are more than a little bit different. Instead of running lines with my kid on a private plane to Paris or planning their upcoming world tour, my kids […]
I’m feeling overwhelmed at the very thought of my kids returning to school exactly one week from today. What with new teachers, never-ending classroom supply lists, and new curricula, going back to school is every bit as hard on parents as it is on kids. You already know there’s a lot to consider when it […]
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