Fatherhood suits you. You are the calming presence they need when it’s been a long day, but you can also be the stern voice that gets their attention when things get too wild. Yours were the only arms our girl wanted when she couldn’t fall asleep in her early years, and your side of …
Summer was just easier in the 90s. Most of us were home because our parents worked and we had to figure out how to entertain ourselves all day, which totally felt like an eternity. No cell phones. No screens. No social media. Very limited Nintendo and internet options. You got what you got when …
Two pink lines were clear as day. The heartbeat on the ultrasound was loud and strong. I bought all the books, read every article, took the vitamins, drank my water, gathered all the baby gadgets and thought I had it all figured out. I was ready. The first years were measured in middle …
We knew celebrating the holidays this year would be very different, but we were determined to make the most of it. Our expectations were completely blown out of the water. Not only did we make the best of a less than ideal situation, but we ended up having the most magical and special time …
In a year of much reflection, I realize how often I’ve taken for granted simple conversation and togetherness with family, especially around the holidays. When did I forget that the real meaning of giving is to let my loved ones know how much I care about them? Why did I get so caught up in …
With one of the most anticipated presidential elections, I was presented with the perfect opportunity to teach my kids about the voting process and the electoral college. How to Become President – The video and printout get you started with an overview of the road to becoming president. What is the Electoral College? – …
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Looking for a trick-or-treating alternative this year? Well, you’re in the right place. We set out on a mission to make sure our kids did not feel like they missed out on any Halloween fun since we decided to stay home. The house was transformed into our very own scavenger hunt set to the …
Did you know that National Candy Corn Day is October 30th? It was estimated in 2019 that 35 million pounds of this popular Halloween treat are sold each year. To celebrate, we found several ways to learn, experiment, play and, of course, enjoy our fair share. Add a few bags to your grocery list …
It can be quite a challenge coming up with activities and games for the kids to do at home. I was determined to make sure they enjoyed all the tricks and treats, so I got to work. These spook-tacular ideas will definitely have you in the running for Mummy of the Year. [I hope …
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It’s officially pumpkin spice season, and we carved out a little time for learning (and lots of fun). First, we learned about the life cycle of pumpkins. We knew it started as a seed, but we did not know about the flower. They’re pretty, too! The kids are determined to start a pumpkin patch …
