Dear Children, the first day of school is coming. In fact, it is so close that we have already started changing our routine back to fit in with busy school days and extracurriculars. Summer is almost over. Gone will be the days of a more relaxed schedule, and back will be the days of homework…
Family Life
EATING TOGETHER – HOW THIS FAMILY TRADITION BENEFITS EVERYONE
Eating together is a family tradition that benefits everyone, for several reasons. Gathering around the table with my family is one of my most treasured times of the entire day. Our family dinner table is where everyone talks about the important things that are going on in their lives. We share the ups and downs…
20+ MUST HAVES FOR A TEACHER SURVIVAL KIT
This year, gift your child’s teacher with a TEACHER SURVIVAL KIT with everything your child’s teacher needs for the first week of school. Teachers work hard all year long and since the majority of their vacation time is in summer, back t0 school can come as a real shock. TEACHER SURVIVAL KIT This page may…
DEAR DIFFICULT CHILD, I GET YOU AND I LOVE YOU
Dear Difficult Child, There have been many times I have watched you, the fire burning in your eyes as you tell your siblings to back off. I have to admit; I was not fully prepared for just how differently you would react to things than they do. While I am aware that all children are…
DEAR DAUGHTER, I WANT YOU TO MAKE MISTAKES
Dear Daughter, From the moment I found out I was pregnant with you, my life changed. From that very moment, I knew I loved you more than I ever thought it was possible to love anyone. The day you were born, I remember how your tiny fingers grasped onto mine and held on tight, the…
WHY I TAKE TIME FOR ME AND YOU SHOULD TOO
Between being a mom, running a business and taking care of a household, life can get busy. The problem is though if I do not take time for me, I quickly start to feel burnt out. I used to make excuses to not make myself a priority, after all giving myself permission to take a…
AN OPEN LETTER TO MY CHILDREN ON SUMMER BREAK
This page may contain affiliate links for your shopping convenience. The links help support the blog as we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you, our readers. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Dear Children, Summer break is finally here and while that is such a wonderful thing, there are a…
HOW TO ORGANIZE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES
Community garage sales are a fantastic way to quickly and efficiently rid yourself of a wealth of items that no longer bring you joy. If you have recently jumped on the KonMari bandwagon, a garage sale is a great way to make a little money. In fact, many people in your community may have things…
GARDENING TIPS FOR THE SUMMER HEAT
While the summer weather is a nice reprieve from winter’s cold temperatures, it’s intense heat waves can become overwhelming for gardeners. This increasing heat can have an intense effect on both the gardeners the gardens themselves, causing people to retreat inside and plants to dry out and die. Thankfully, there are some gardening tips for…
SUMMER CHORES FOR KIDS
Summer break means the kids will be spending more time at home. With all that time comes more of a mess. This time off is a great opportunity for involving your children in household duties. In fact, creating daily and weekly chores for your children will help teach them responsibility and give them a goal…
