Are you ready for Thanksgiving? Do you get your kids to help plan Thanksgiving? From now until the end of the year is a busy time for most families, and it is easy to overextend ourselves without even thinking twice about what we are agreeing to. Instead of shooing your kids out of the kitchen…
Are you considering wearing fashion contacts as a part of your Halloween costume? Most people wouldn’t think twice about going to the store and purchasing a pair of fashion contacts. But even though it seems like a cool idea, we want to inform you about the dangers of purchasing them. They are often found in…
What are the most commonly inherited items? With the crisp fall weather and the holidays quickly approaching, I can’t help but think of the family members who will be missing from holiday parties. Losing a loved one is difficult and memories of them are always tender during the holidays. However, many of our loved ones…
This year, I vowed to make more goodies as I am learning how to make homemade treats for the kids. It’s almost Halloween, and I wanted to make these Witch & Cauldron cupcakes. A little over a year ago, my youngest son challenged me to make him a homemade ice cream birthday cake with whipped…
Are your kids excited about Halloween? My kids were already talking about Halloween before school started. They love to dress up and get candy. But before they go Trick or Treating, my kids already know that they have to eat their dinner beforehand so that once we have completed our adventure, off to the bath…
Halloween is full of candy and other sweets. How do you plan to protect your child’s teeth this Halloween? In just a couple short weeks it will be Halloween night. It’s every kid’s dream to dress up as their favorite character and get buckets of free candy. Score! But it’s not exactly every parents’ ideal…
Did you just adopt a puppy? Your new puppy will need a series of vaccinations to stay healthy. Here is a guide on what to expect for your dog’s vaccinations. Disclosure: Please contact your veterinarian if you have any questions about your dog’s vaccinations. Core and Non-Core Vaccines: Core vaccines are recommended for all puppies…
Are you prepared with the best power outage essentials? During my junior year of high school, there was a giant flood in my hometown. It took out parts of the freeway, damaged homes, and took out the power. I had just gotten home from soccer practice and needed to take a shower. I lit some…
Does your little one come home from school expecting a snack? My son always comes home and the first thing that he tells me after walking in the door is that he is hungry. I keep plenty of snacks in the pantry and refrigerator for him to choose from but since Halloween is two weeks…
Does your family love donuts? Surprise them this Halloween with these Not-So-Spooky Halloween Donuts one morning. These donuts are quick and easy to make, so you could even surprise them on Halloween morning. If you are pressed for time, you could even make these Not-So-Spooky Halloween donuts the night before, too. Not a morning person,…