If you can’t stand the heat, get some help in the kitchen. When it comes to the dinner rush, it feels like there’s so much to do in so little time. So why not recruit some help? Your children are the perfect assistants. From prepping the food to setting the…
People might think that marital happiness is at its zenith when Mom and Dad are chasing around little kids, enjoying watching their childhood while taking fun family vacations. But nothing could be further from the truth. It might feel sad to watch them grow and become independent beings, but when…
Summer means it’s time to enjoy fresh, locally grown fruits, veggies and other homegrown goodies. Take advantage of the season and make a visit to the farmer’s market fun and educational for the kids. As they have a choice in the foods they’re served, they’ll be more encouraged to get…
Letting your kids sleep in your bed – aka co-sleeping – is a hot-button topic, regardless of the child’s age. Nursing moms might find that sleeping with the baby makes nighttime feedings easier, allows more bonding time and promotes sounder sleep. Those who do not co-sleep with their newborns may…
Food & Recipes / Food How to 101
Nothing beats the taste of freshly baked goodies such as cookies, brownies or bread. However, you may not always be able to enjoy them as fresh as they came out of the oven every time you want to. Bakeries would do everything to assure you that the baked goods you…
They’re comedians’ punchlines, the subject of country music songs and a giant pain in your butt – but they don’t have to be. We’re talking about your mate’s parents – the in-laws. There’s a stereotype that in-laws cannot and will not ever get along, but it’s actually possible not only…
Everyone’s on a budget these days, and when the seasons change, it’s helpful to have a few pieces that carry over into cooler weather. You can make those summer separates that you dress down with other lighter pieces work for fall when the weather starts getting cooler. It’ll help you…
Ever since you were a little child, you probably had parents that would always tell you to make sure to brush your teeth. Kids do not really care about taking the time to go into the bathroom every morning and night to take care of their mouth. It is also…
It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. We’re talking about back over injuries. According to the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, at least one child a week dies as a result of being accidentally backed over by a family vehicle. Even more tragic is that it’s often a family member who is…