How to Have a Family Meeting

We have talked about the value of having family meetings previously, and now it’s time to talk about how to have a family meeting. You may think it’s as simple as just sitting down with your family and talking, but we have found that there’s…

Why Family Meetings are Important

There are several reasons why family meetings are important. Not only are they great for communication but they help you to really connect and problem solve as a team. Between work, school, chores and extracurriculars, many families find it difficult to squeeze in the time…

Tips for Choosing the Best Place To Retire

Family Summer Fun on a Budget

The kids are home from school and they’re looking for fun things to do this summer. But whew! Things can get expensive fast! Never fear. There are plenty of ways for your family to have summer fun on a budget. We’ve come up with a…

Soothing Bath Play Dough

Playing with play dough in the bathtub? Yes! This soothing bath play dough is a lot of fun and really easy to make. The sensory play with the play dough containing lavender essential oil will create for a relaxing bath before bedtime or use it…

Kids Garden Ideas They’ll Love

Most kids just love mucking around in the dirt and if they have something to show for it, all the better. Gardening can give kids a sense of pride and accomplishment and if they’re growing food, it can help encourage them to eat what they…

How to Make Seed Bombs

If you have ever wondered how to make seed bombs, you’ve come to the right place. These are so much fun to make. And in case you’re wondering what to do with them, they are a fun surprise to add to your garden and handy…

Potty Training Readiness

If you have a toddler, you may be wondering when your child will be ready for potty training. Are you excited or dreading this? We’ve got some tips here to help you figure out the potty training readiness of your child. The most important thing…

All About Mom Questionnaire

This All About Mom questionnaire is super cute and something that will be greatly appreciated by any mother. I know that I always treasured these kinds of projects and even after all these years, I have kept them as memorabilia that I can look back…

Keeping Kids Safe in the Sun

It’s nearly summer and the sun is shining. Hurray! Unfortunately, that also means that we need to be careful about how much sun exposure we get. It’s especially easy for kids to get distracted by having fun outside and they end up getting burned or…