I hope that every had a Merry Christmas. My son was with his dad so Christmas day felt like a piece of my heart was missing. Luckily, I was able to spend the day with my brother and sisters and my older two kids. On Christmas day, we had brunch at my sister’s house. I … Read more
Are you still looking for a last-minute gift for your child? With the kids out of school next week, will you have trouble finding the time to go shopping without them going with you? Most kids are given toys for Christmas but have you considered giving your child a non-toy gift this year that they … Read more
Do you have a set budget to spend on Christmas gifts? Do you go into debt every year at Christmas time? Without setting up a budget, you have already open yourself up to overspend on buying Christmas gifts. Before you even start shopping, you should sit down and determine how much money you can spend … Read more
Since the time change a few weeks ago, my son is no longer getting to play outside as much. After it gets dark outside, it is time to come inside and find other activities to do. Screen time is my son’s favorite activity but I know how harmful too much screen time can be. So … Read more
Christmas was meant to be a joyous occasion but over the last several decades Christmas has become over-commercialized. Thousands of retailers look forward to this time of year because profits are good and gift-givers can usually score deals. As parents, we tend to feel more and more pressured to give our kids a grand Christmas … Read more
My son came home with an IPad in case the county goes into lockdown after Thanksgiving Break. We tried remote learning and that was a disaster so the thought of returning to school remotely scares me a bit. The first nine weeks of school was very stressful for both me and my son. I already … Read more
Do your kids enjoy reading for pleasure? Most kids generally have to be coaxed to read books outside of the classroom. But few kids are excited to pick up a book to read when they get home from school. Learning how to enjoy reading can be an obstacle for kids who don’t like to read. … Read more
Now that it gets dark earlier in the evening time, kids are being forced to play indoors. Playing inside has its drawbacks and many kids end up finding screen time activities to fill their time. While there isn’t anything wrong with screen time, it is important that your children have time where they aren’t staring … Read more
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? Spongebob Sqarepants. It is hard to believe this cartoon has been on aired its first episode on May 1st, 1999. The cartoon is still popular today and you can find the newly released Spongebob Squarepants Live on Stage DVD now. Spongebob is loved by many and it … Read more
Pregnancy is generally an exciting time but for some expectant mothers it is a complete surprise. An unintended pregnancy doesn’t necessarily mean that the baby isn’t wanted. It just means that the circumstances surrounding the pregnancy isn’t the right time. After the shock wears off, most expecting mothers tend to get excited and imagine her … Read more