When you think about board games, your mind probably doesn’t doesn’t think about the best strategy board games. Your mind probably jumps right to thinking about Monopoly or Candy Land during family game nights with your family. But a new trend has teens getting together after school and Friday nights to play the best strategy…
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GRATEFUL VS THANKFUL – WHAT THE WORD GRATEFUL MEANS TO ME
Many people wonder what the difference is between being grateful and being thankful is. The truth of the matter is, that I too have struggled with that question myself. The great grateful vs thankful debate has always been at the back of my mind. Until one day I discovered the difference, and what the word…
WHY EXPERIENCE GIFTS HAVE CHANGED THE WAY WE GIVE TO OUR KIDS
When it comes to giving our children gifts, we have changed our approach. You see, we used to give them toys and other things that used to be loved for a minute or two, but they never really lasted. While we still gift them gifts (for example: at Christmas, we give something they want, something…
WHY I LOVE MAKING MY KIDS LUNCHES
There are many things I love about being a parent and surprisingly enough, making my kids’ school lunches is one of them. This may sound ridiculous to some because it can be such a chore to pack lunches they will actually eat, but it is actually rewarding to me. There are several reasons why I…
DEAR TEACHER, THANK YOU FOR HAVING MY KID’S BACK
Dear Teacher, Leaving my children entrusted to someone else for hours a day is hard for me. I want to ensure that they are with a kind and loving person, being taken care of. Being heard. I want to make sure that they are learning what they need to be learning but mostly, I want…
WHY I LOVE HYGGE LIFE – THAT COZY FEELING YOU JUST CAN’T BUY
Not everyone knows what the hygge life means. In fact, for a while, I wasn’t quite sure myself. At first, you may view it as a trend, but that is simply not correct. Hygge is actually a Nordic way of life. It revolves around nature, kinship, and simplicity. In truth, the world of Nordic hygge…
WINTER BUCKET LIST – HOW MAKING A LIST HELPS ME SURVIVE THE WINTER
When the winter comes, I find myself wanting to retreat indoors to hide under a cozy blanket with a delicious mug of hot chocolate. For me, winter is the season of comfort everything. While I do quite love winter, it can be long, cold and the weather can be pretty treacherous, so I often spend…
2 SISTERS, 1 TINY BEDROOM MAKEOVER WITH FAUX SHIPLAP WALL
My daughters love sharing a bedroom. In fact, they are the ones that have chosen to share this tiny space in the first place. My girls are very close. In fact, they seemingly share everything. Sisters have the potential to be best friends and these girls prove it is possible. Their connection always astounds me…
HOW GETTING RID OF CLUTTER HAS MADE OUR CHILDREN HAPPIER
A lot of us are well aware that getting rid of clutter, or things that no longer bring you joy, can have a positive impact on the way we live our lives. I know for me, the KonMari method has changed the way I view my home, my possessions and my lifestyle as a whole….
THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS
Forgive and forget. Let bygones be bygones. Take the high road. We have endless little sayings that all say the same thing: be forgiving. It sounds simple when these phrases roll off our tongues. It sounds like all we have to do is simply smile, forgive the person in question and forget the hurt and…
