Now that we are all stuck at home we need to find some ways to keep the kids busy. It's easy to want to lose your mind and let them do screen time all day but even that gets boring. Here are some ideas to stay off screens and keep the kids busy at home. I hope you find a few ideas that will work for some of your kids! 1. Make your own play dough. This serves as a cooking ... Read More
Parenting In 2020
It's been awhile since I've done a parenting article on the blog. Like years maybe. It's not intentional but I think it's definitely time. Call it lack of time on my end or just the everlasting writer' block but it's time to write about what it's like parenting today's kid. So here in 2020 I have a 12 year old and a 6 year old. Let me be the first one to say that ... Read More
Getting the Best Sleep During Winter
Winter is coming and with it, for some families, comes an added difficulty to sleep. For some, going into hibernation mode can be appealing, but for others, getting a full night’s sleep is tricky. For everyone, there’s a real balancing act to sleep. Sleep for too little and you’ll be tired, sleep too much… and you’ll also be tired and sluggish throughout the day. The ... Read More
Back to School Snack Mix
This back to school snack mix is such a yummy treat for both after school and lunches! Make sure you make a double batch because it will be gone fast! Check out my recipe below. I cannot believe that our fun summer is almost over. This was by far our shortest summer ever. We got out earlier so we go back earlier too. I'm no ready yet and I know we are all going to be on the ... Read More
Important Characteristics Of a Healthy Family Relationship
There is nothing more important than family. No matter what career choice you made, you are expected to do more than one person can do. Companies are forced to do more with less, and that equals adding more work to their associates instead of hiring enough people to do the job. Beginning in primary school, children are being pushed academically. They must bring home ... Read More