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.
12 Gratitude Projects to Create as a Family
November 1, 2013 Leave a Comment
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!
The Gift of Extended Family
October 22, 2013 Leave a Comment
I grew up with a small family with extended members residing in the midwest and eastern states. My immediate family was all I knew, and while we were small in number, we had each other and it was good. When I married my husband and inherited an extended family of epic proportions, I had no […]
Mickey’s Halloween Party – Who’s With Me?
September 20, 2013 Leave a Comment
Hi you guys, I have something really exciting to tell you about. The wonderful people at Disney are sending my family and me to Disneyland to check out Mickey’s Halloween Party, and lemme tell ya, this ain’t no ordinary Halloween Party! Along with all your favorite Disney characters dressed in costume (how cute, right?), Mickey’s […]
Readers Share the Best Things About Being Part of a Blended Family
September 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
I’m proud to belong to two incredible stepparents who each call me daughter. I imagine it must have been difficult for my stepparents to walk the hopeful tightrope into my life as part parent and part friend, but fortunately my story is a happy one. My stepmom and stepdad are two of the most important […]
25 Best Educational Boards on Pinterest
September 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
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 […]
5 Critical Reasons to Add Fruits and Vegetables to Your Kid’s Meal
August 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
You already know fruits and vegetables are a necessary part of your family’s diet, but do you know why? I actually didn’t. All I knew was produce contained goodies that our bodies need to keep us healthy and strong. In an effort to understand why fruits and veggies are such a vital part of my […]
How to Make Lasting Friendships with the Right Moms for YOU
July 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
As someone who goes by “Mommyfriend” on the internet, I better know a thing or 12 about making and keeping great mom friends. In my blogging career, I’ve written extensively about the importance of maternal friendships and how they saved my life when I needed them most. Upon making it my personal quest to encourage […]
13 Teacher-Recommended Ways to Keep Kids Learning This Summer
June 5, 2013 Leave a Comment
Ready or not, school’s just about out for summer! As much as a lazy summer vacation appeals to me, relaxed schedules and casual attitudes toward learning can take their toll on the skills our kids worked so hard to acquire throughout the previous school year. The summer between my son’s 4th and 5th grade school […]
Your Ultimate Parenting Permission Slip
May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
I never claimed to be an expert in parenting because doing that would be stupid. A degree in Child Development, two kids, and a blog does not an expert make. How could I possibly presume to know what works for you and your kids when I don’t even know what works for me and mine? […]
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