DIY

Fruits, vegetables, and minimally processed foods are the cornerstones of a healthy diet. Growing your own food or exposing your children to how food is produced is key to developing curiosity, appreciation, and respect for the environment and good...

Y’all I have recently become very crafty! Ok, “very” is an overstatement. So maybe I have just done a project or two. I am so inspired by the lifestyle brand A Beautiful Mess and have wanted to try ALL THE...

If you are anything like my husband and I, date night is rare. And when we do get out, it is quite a momentous occasion. Let's face it, date night can get pretty pricey, especially around Valentine's Day. On...

If you have preschool aged and/or early elementary aged children, you might be in the throes of weekends filled with birthday parties. Many times the whole class is invited and your children enjoy everything from arts and crafts to rock climbing....

A great way to escape the cold winter weather is by having an indoor pool party. For our oldest daughter's 10th birthday (which I can't believe was four years ago), we decided to throw her a "Winter Beach Party."...

The winter days are short, it’s cold outside, and everything seems dull. Boredom sets in. Kids, and moms, become cranky when kept in close quarters with fewer opportunities to burn off energy. Everyone seems to have a bad case...

As the winter draws near, our homes keep us busy with fall cleanup! Aside from clearing the leaves, pruning plants and getting our home ready for the cold of the winter, it is easy to overlook the home garden....

Let's make cloud photo storage less scary and free up some space on your phones. You’ve finally gotten a hold of that fancy new phone! It works with your favorite apps to turn on your lights, unlock your door, or...

Celebrating the change of seasons is such a beautiful thing when you have young children. And what a great opportunity it is for them to learn! Fall is a wonderful time for our little ones, especially as they learn...

The Fireplace. We just  bought a vacation house in the Poconos, in a cute private community right next to a lake. It's not the beach house I always wanted, but it's an escape from the city and it's memories for...