Why Moms Need Exercise

The research is clear pertaining to the many benefits of exercise. Yet, as moms, we tend to push off the need for exercise –...

21 Military Ball Gifts You Actually Want

The military balls are something we look forward to every year. It’s time to break out of our professional wear and sweats and put on...

Best Mattress for Lower Back Pain

As we all get older (and wiser?), we tend to notice different aches and pains that may or may not have been around for...

When to See a Marriage Counselor

  There is no doubt that when you got married, you assumed that you had achieved your fairy-tale and that you and your spouse would live happily ever after. The common...

5 Memorial Day Facts You Need To Know

For many, knowledge of Memorial Day facts typically end at which month it is in, or at least, which season. Memorial Day falls on...

7 Easy & Fun Activities For Toddlers

If you are looking for wholesome, fun activities for toddlers and children with supplies you have around your house, this is a great list...

Gender Pronouns: What are They and Why are They Important?

Most people have heard of gender pronouns. Chances are you have heard people asking what someone's pronouns are or have popped on a zoom...

Everything You Need to Know About ESL

ESL is a common abbreviation for English as a Second Language. There are many different ESL online programs available to learn ESL. The term...

8 REASONS TO TEACH YOUR BABY TO SWIM

You love vacation! The mixture of the pool, the beach and the sunny days brings you and the wife back to the sun kissed...

Creative Monthly Baby Pictures Capture Baby’s 1st Year

Monthly baby pictures capture memories for years to come, while you can share them on social media instantly with friends and family. The trend...

The Importance of Emotional Intelligence and How to Foster it in...

Emotional intelligence sounds like one of those buzz words used in the corporate world, but it is actually an important part of the way...

The Importance of Pretend Play

In this day of technology where young children are continually spending more and more hours each week in front of the TV, smart phone,...

Using S.M.A.R.T for Your Real Estate Goals as a Military Family

It’s a new year, which means new goals! We all want to make our lives better and richer with professional success, health goals, and...

Coronavirus Update: What You Need to Know

This week the CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) issued a situation update on the Coronavirus Disease 2019, also known as COVID-19....

MOMENTS OF MARRIAGE: A LETTER TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER

Wedding season is upon us. Many young women are proudly showing off their beautiful engagement rings and beginning their wedding preparations. It is a...

4 Inspiring Vegan Options To Consider While Raising Kids

Child-rearing is full of difficult decisions. Some are split-second decisions and some are consciously made after much deliberation and discussion. Deciding to practice veganism...

How to Wash Cloth Diapers

Cloth diapering is becoming more and more popular with many people making the switch either out of a desire to save money on diapers...

Essentials for a Beautiful Bump & Giveaway

You're pregnant, excited and in love with your little baby bump, but alas, your growing bump, plus the bloat and excess weight gain, has...

Early Literacy and the importance of Reading to Young Children

“The more you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss A child’s education...

Simple Ways to Make Your Child’s First Communion Special

  There are many special events in your child's life and a First Holy Communion may be one of them! This is a time in a...

36 Tongue Twisters To Tease Everyone From Toddlers to Teens

Tongue twisters test your talent to talk terrifically through words that twist, turn and tease your tongue. Tongue twisters strengthen mouth muscles and English...

50 Tech-Free Rainy Day Activities

Whether the forecast is calling for a solid day of rain, or just those pesky summer afternoon storms, you know you’ll be stuck inside...

5 Things a New Mom Needs That are Helpful and Unique

This list of things a new mom needs are outside the box and might be just the thing to gift a friend just starting her motherhood journey!

The Importance of Prenatal Vitamins: TTC through Breastfeeding Baby

Whether beginning to plan for baby #1 or deciding to add to your growing family, the importance of prenatal vitamins for mama and growing...

25 Useful Kid Gadgets For School

Whether your kids are back to in-school learning or attending virtual classrooms, the modern-day curriculum requires a tech-savvy child. The products listed below...

Exploring the World With Science: The Basis of Our Food Chains

Plants are the foundation of our food web. Every living thing depends on them. Plant growth is stimulated by the sun and rainfall. We...

How To Talk About Divorce to Your Kids in 2023

Divorce is hard for anyone involved - the couple, friends, and family. But children of the divorcing couple, regardless of age, are usually casualties...

12 Terrific Ideas for College Care Packages

Ideas for college care packages should come from your students’ favorite foods, activities, or even movies. Care packages let you surprise your students and...

How to encourage an attitude of gratitude

Thanksgiving will be celebrated and gone, but how do you encourage an “attitude of gratitude” all year long in your child? Saying “thank you”...

DIY Placenta Encapsulation

Hi, my name is Heather, and I ate my placenta. Wait, let's try that again. Hi, my name is Heather, and I did a DIY placenta...

BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCH GEAR GUIDE

Lunch is an essential part of the school day. A nutritious lunch can give your children the energy they need to stay focused, pay...

Coping with a Parent’s Illness

There is nothing more real about adulting than when your parent gets sick. As teens and twenty-somethings we not only believe ourselves to be...

5 Baby Safety Tips to Help Parents Sleep More Sound

All parents want to keep their babies as safe as possible, but it's not realistic to keep an eye on them at all hours...

5 Ways to “Go Green” Without Changing Your Lifestyle: Baby Edition

Babies can have a big impact on the environment for such little people! Help lessen your babies ecological footprint by making these 5 simple...

Teach Your Kids Fire Prevention and Safety

Fires occur at all times of the day and night and they do not discriminate between socioeconomic class and status. They sometimes strike without...

15 Unique and Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week

Teachers play a crucial role in shaping our children's lives, and it's important to show our appreciation for all that they do during Teacher...