Staycations are no longer an unusual occurrence. People are doing what they can to save money, but at the same time, have fun too. With prices going up just about everywhere and paychecks staying the same, it may seem disheartening. But there is so much you can do in your own backyard! Literally and figuratively. Here…
Summer vacations are amazing ways for families to spend time together and create some wonderful memories. There is nothing better than soaking up the sun, feeling the sand on your toes and relaxing in the surf watching your children. Those moments of fun and frolic are usually captured by little ones running along and hunting…
My husband’s grandma was one of those incredible cooks who never owned a cookbook. Everything she did came from her heart. She could look at the food she was preparing and know exactly what it needed. She didn’t need a scale or measuring cups. She didn’t need a clock or timer. All she needed were…
When you hear these words: “Your child’s birthday…” what do you think? Do you think about milestones and growth and change and satisfaction? Or do you think about invitations and balloons and cake and gifts and food? Don’t get me wrong, at our house we love a good party! Even though I’ve never been to…
I do not need to look at the clock to know it’s time to get lunch started. Every afternoon at exactly 12:32, I hear the crunching of gravel on the dirt road in front of our rural home. It’s the neighbor, off to check the mail. To my elderly neighbor, the mailbox is something sacred….
The fourth of July can be an exciting time for a family. It is generally one of the few days families can get together and have some fun. That fun can be enhanced by truly understanding why we celebrate the 4th of July. This year, before you begin your party, take time to read about the…
Summer is a time to spend time with family and friends. It is a time for late bedtimes and no alarm clocks. It is a time for making memories and living life to the fullest. Then followed that beautiful season…Summer….Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape. Lay as if…
We recently went on our first family camping trip. We have not been on a camping trip since our children were born…and I was so excited about the idea of camping, smores, campfire fun, and memories that would last a life-time! While I was excited, I was overwhelmed by the complexity of campfire recipes. We…
Summer has officially started for our family and I think that I am more excited than my five year old. I am fortunate enough to work in the school system so that I can have the same schedule as my children. Because summer vacation is generally about 2 months long I really want to provide…
It’s possible that the fact that I was a theatre teacher in my pre-motherhood life has something to do with why I believe it is important to teach kids to be comfortable in front of an audience. Truly, though, there are many reasons why experience in front of a crowd will help prepare them for…
