Is it still too cold to go outside and let the kids get fresh air or play? The weather in TX is quite strange and temperatures fluctuate constantly. This year with COVID still on the rise, we haven’t really gone anywhere. My son has gotten stir crazy a bit so I’ve had to find new … Read more
Blue’s Clues has been a family favorite since my daughter was two or three years old. She was born with a severe to profound hearing loss. One afternoon, she was watching cartoons and a Blue’s Clues episode was playing with Steve Burns as the host. As we were watching this particular episode, we noticed that … Read more
Let’s make these Oreo Truffles together. 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 … Read more
Are you still looking for last-minute non-toy gift ideas 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 … Read more
Do you have a set budget to spend on Christmas gifts? How do you prevent overspending at Christmas? Do you go into debt every year at Christmas time? Without setting up a budget, you have already opened yourself up to overspending on buying Christmas gifts. Before you even start shopping, you should sit down and … Read more
Have you ever made your own paper Marshall Cubee? Since the time changed 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 … Read more
How do you plan on making Christmas more meaningful during the pandemic? 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 … Read more
What are the top 10 Germiest areas in schools? My son came home with an IPad in case the country 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 … Read more
Do your kids enjoy reading for pleasure? How do you make reading for pleasure fun for your child? 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 … Read more
Have you ever made a DIY Paw Patrol Rescue Vest? 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 … Read more