In a world where writing seems to have become the deciding factor on whether or not a child has retained information, adults are often putting pressure on children to write what they’ve learned. We often hear parents say “My kid hates writing,” but could it be that we are are asking them to write too …

This post is in partnership with The Op Games It’s time for a Family Game Night! With all this time at home with the family, we have started regular Family Game Nights, to not only get the teenagers to leave their room, but to give us a chance to routinely laugh as a family. We …

As soon as fall rolls around, coffee shops are flooded with eager customers anticipating a delicious sip of the Starbucks Holiday Drinks. But why spend countless dollars (those $5 drinks add up!) for your favorite holiday lattes when you can easily make them at home and at a fraction of the price with a DIY …

Thanks to COVID-19, I found myself needing to work from home full time. Among the many problems this created, the biggest was the fact that I had absolutely no spot to keep my work private and to take virtual meetings without my kids sounding like tornadoes behind me. We had already moved our kids into …

This morning I was on Good Day Chicago doing a segment on crafts that kids can make and give to friends and family as gifts. The main craft of the show was how to make Snowman Handprint Ornaments. These are a great gift for grandparents, aunts, uncles and other family members. Sometimes you just can’t …

Pregnancy inundates you with all sorts of product recommendations; almost always geared towards baby gifts. But, guess who is baby’s house for close to a year?!? YOU! Yes, the Pregnant Mom needs gifts too! Whether you are buying for yourself or aiming to surprise a pregnant mom in your life. Let this gift guide for …

Winter has always been my favorite season to be pregnant. I don’t swell as much as I do during my summer pregnancies, delicious food abounds, and holiday maternity outfits are truly stunning – what’s not to love? Well, for starters, the holidays can be an especially stressful time of year. There are so many obligations …

It’s time for DIY Name Plates for Thanksgiving. It’s been super chilly in the Pacific Northwest this week. My daughter keeps asking if it’s winter yet, but then quickly corrects herself by saying, “Nope! I see leaves falling from the trees – it’s fall still!” We bundled up for a brisk walk and decided to …

Has anyone thought of telling their kids that Santa won’t be coming to deliver presents this year because of Covid-19? That it would not be smart for him to go into every single person’s house in the world and then come into ours? I know I’m not alone in Covid-19 taking a hit to my …

What better way to get the little ones excited about Thanksgiving than by doing some fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids together?! Some can serve as décor, some will make great place settings at your table, but the best ones you can all eat together! 😉 Rice Krispie Turkeys- Alegoo Kids will love constructing turkeys out …

Imagine running to the grocery store and leaving with all of your essentials without so much as the swipe of a card. Well, Amazon is making this a reality by starting to open their Amazon Fresh stores which are changing the future of how we shop. The stores (currently in three California locations) are similar …

Paleo Thanksgiving recipes certainly are in high demand these days. During the holidays, it can be very difficult for us to watch what we eat, especially if we have dietary restrictions or preferences. We want to enjoy the comfort foods of our childhood, but the tried and true recipes from previous generations just won’t work. …