The downside of the public education system, teenagers aren’t taught the necessary life skills, like smart money management, that it takes to leave home and maintain their own residence. As a parent, I know how important it is to teach my children how to manage their own money so they don’t run into money problems … Read more
As a new mom getting outside and exercising is probably the furthest thing from your mind especially if you have a newborn. Doctors do urge moms to wait until their baby is 6 weeks old before starting an exercise program. Waiting allows your body to heal and repair itself, plus, caring for a new baby … Read more
Pregnancy is one of the most amazing experiences that a mom will go through to bring her children into this world. But no one has likely told you about any of these weird pregnancy ailments. Throughout your pregnancy, your body goes through remarkable changes to accommodate your growing baby. As your body changes you may … Read more
Babies grow and change so quickly that it can be hard to keep up with them. One minute they are a snuggly sack in your arms and the next they’re chewing on the furniture. If your baby has started munching on anything they can get their mouths on they might be cutting teeth. If this … Read more
Are you looking for some fun St. Patrick’s day treats to take to your child’s classroom or to work? Last week, we decided to make some St Patrick’s day clover cookies uses cutout sugar cookies and decorate them with green royal icing. For these cookies, you can make your favorite sugar cookie recipe. The one … Read more
Spring is just around the corner and signups for spring sports are already starting to get passed around. It’s recommended that you let your kids do some sort of sport when they hit kindergarten age. This is when they are more developmentally ready to join a team and follow instructions. If you have a youngster … Read more
This St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate with your family by making some delicious snacks and building your own leprechaun trap. Leprechauns like all things green so make sure to have plenty of green foods and decor. This leprechaun bait recipe from Personal Creations is the perfect mix of salty and sweet treats! Follow the step-by-step directions … Read more
Kids today don’t spend enough quality time outside on a regular basis and are at risk for Vitamin D deficiency. Without access to sunshine on a regular basis, according to WebMd 7 out of 10 kids have low vitamin D putting them at risk for heart disease, rickets, and weak bones. Your child’s bones can’t … Read more
Do you sit down to eat dinner together on a regular basis? Sitting down to eat meals together as a family can be tough for a busy family especially if you are juggling after-school activities, working late, or running your kids to their extracurricular activities during the week. But there is proven research available that … Read more
With the cost of living rising faster than wages in America, many families are struggling to make ends meet. Even if you were lucky enough to get a raise this year, it is still possible that you are making less money than you did the previous year because of soaring prices. Just in our area … Read more