Christmas is almost here! It’s that time of year when you look at the list of all the special people in your life, but when you try to brainstorm gift ideas, your mind goes… well, completely blank! What do you buy for the person who already has everything? Gifts in a jar are simple, inexpensive… […]
Put a smile on your college student’s face with a care package
Are you a parent dropping your oldest child off at college? It’s a time of mixed emotions, including pride, excitement, sadness, worry… the list could go on and on. The person who has been entrusted to your care for so many years is no longer living in your home. Their bedroom is empty… and so […]
Smile Through Those Back-to-School Blues
August is here… and so is the realization that summer is slipping away. Soon, those family vacations and lazy days at the pool will be a memory and the kids will be heading back to school. Back-to-school can mean a lot of things: new friends, new teachers and often a new school. Some families are […]
Happy Birthday, America!
July 4th is upon us. What could be better than warm weather, BBQs and family fun?! Fireworks, of course! Why do we celebrate Independence Day by shooting things into the sky that go boom and are most often followed by a beautiful displays of light? The story of the first fireworks in America goes way […]
Say goodbye to the summer “boredom blues”
Summer is here! It’s time for lazy days sleeping in and enjoying all that the season has to offer, right? While it might seem heavenly for the first few weeks, have you suddenly found yourself already counting down the days until the kids head back to school? Don’t worry… you’re not alone. If you’re hearing […]
Read this before you soak up the sun!
Summer is just around the corner. That means sun and fun… whether you’re on the beach, at the pool or just working out in the yard or garden. But, we often forget to protect our skin. The result? That dreaded, painful burning sensation after suddenly realizing you’ve turned yourself into a lobster. There’s only one […]
“Paws” & Effect: The Benefits of Life With Pets
They drive us crazy and they often make a mess. They even hog the bed. You might think I’m talking about children, but no… I’m talking about pets. We love them so much and treat them like one of the family – even on those days when we feel like life would be a lot […]
Hey Tooth Fairy… Please Stop Here!
Has your child woken up disappointed when they realize the tooth fairy forgot to visit? It’s a well-played out scene in homes everywhere. Child wakes up excited after carefully placing their tooth under their pillow the night before, only to find it in the exact spot they left it. Parent scrambles to think up a quick […]