Banana Sushi Rolls {12 Days of School Lunches}
Thanks for joining us for Day 6 of the 12 Days of School Lunches! We’re halfway through and already we have fantastic ideas for school lunches that are sure to please even the pickiest of eaters
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls {Taking Care of our Elders}
My mom is 82. Now whatever picture you may have of what 82 means, you may not be picturing my mom. She is active and spry and pretty much can run circles around the rest of us. That being said, she did just have major back surgery and now for the first time, we have…
10 Helpful Tips for Cooking for One
When you’re cooking for just one person, it can be tricky to make sure that you’re getting delicious nutritious food without a lot of waste. Here are some helpful tips for cooking for one that I’ve discovered that make it more efficient. 10 Helpful Tips for Cooking for One Plan ahead. I’m a believer in…
Holiday Gift Guides for Newlyweds
My holiday shopping is almost complete. My big challenge this year is shopping for Sam and Mr. Anderson now that they
Easing the Stress of Exams for our Kids in College
Around this time of year, many university students are writing their exams at the end of the fall term or handing in final papers, making it a stress-filled time. I know when my daughter was away at university, one of the ways that I could let her know I was thinking about her at that…
Doctor Mom’s Super Dooper Get Well Box
You can be pretty sure that some time during their college years, your kids are going to get sick. And for many of them, it will be the first time they have an illness away from home. That’s why I came up with Doctor Mom’s Super Sooper Get Well Box. A little bit of practicality…
How to Succeed at University: Tips from a Recent Graduate
This past year, my cousin went away to university for the first time.
How to Organize and Most Effectively Use Your School Planner
I’ve had a day planner/agenda since at least the fifth grade, when I started at my private arts school and an agenda was provided for each student every year.
Back-to-University Shopping/Packing List
It’s that time of year again! While most back-to-school sales will be targeting elementary kids, university and college students need to make the most of the sales, too. The last thing you want is to not have something you need come the first day of school, especially if you’re going away from home. When I…