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After Thanksgiving, we always pull out all of the Christmas decorations, get a visit from our Elf on the Shelf, and we curl up on the couch to watch our favorite Christmas movies together. Of course Home Alone, Polar Express, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas is on the top of the list of must-see … Read more
Growing up Christmas was always my favorite time of year as a child. Now that I have children of my own, seeing Christmas through their eyes is even better and I wanted to continue the magical experience. Over the last decade, things have changed and some of the Christmas traditions that were popular are no … Read more
Are you worried that your decisions about how you handle Christmas gifts are feeding your child’s sense of entitlement? For families with young children, Santa often brings the more expensive items that your child has been eyeing all year long. However, just because your child wants something doesn’t mean that they are entitled to get … Read more
Are you prepared for the flu season this year? We wanted to prepare you and help you avoid the flu this year. Each year different strains of the flu and scientist analyze data that is collected from 142 national influenza centers in 113 different countries (further reading on how flu vaccines are made) to determine which virus is expected … Read more
Growing up my mom always did most of the chores in the house and as an adult, she did me and my siblings a major disservice. After moving out and having kids of my own, I quickly learned that it only took 5 minutes for my house to go from clean to a path of destruction … Read more
Do your kids love eating fun and festive Halloween treats? My son always comes home from school hangry. The moment that I get him from the school pick-up line, he is already asking for dinner even though dinner is several hours away. I have been planning to make him some fun Halloween treats but I can’t … Read more
Do you have a tween or a teenager that is begging you for a smartphone? We came up with a list of 8 smart reasons to give your teenager a smart phone. Smartphones have their advantages but your tween doesn’t have to have one until you are ready to make the commitment. A basic cell … Read more
Our favorite season is here! We are finally waking up to the crisp fall air, the trees are starting to change color and fall to the ground, pumpkins are sitting outside of the grocery store looking for a home, carnivals and fall festivities are slowly popping up over town, Starbucks has begun selling their pumpkin … Read more
Are you considering making the switch to cloth diapers? As a mom, I wish that I made the switch to cloth now that I have an idea of what to expect. When my kids were still in my belly, choosing modern cloth nappies wasn’t really an option because I thought that I had to use … Read more
Summer is officially here!!!!! Now is the time to prepare to protect kids from mosquitos this summer. During the summer months, we love spending time outdoors especially in the evening time when it isn’t scorching hot outside. Once the sun starts going down, the mosquitoes come out in full force and boy do they love … Read more