Tips & Tricks

There are so many things that we as mothers do daily that I never thought I would ever have to do. We function on three hours of sleep, put breast milk in coffee, shave just one leg, and even...

My firstborn is graduating from high school this spring and is off to college. He has decided where he will spend the next four years; luckily for him, he had no less than nine schools to choose from.  Our...

Do we need to be cooking daily and preparing three daily meals while disorganizing the kitchen space every single day?  The answer is no. There are ways to make our cooking activities more efficient and organized, reduce the daily stress...

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“I want to learn to ice skate.” These are seven words I never thought I wanted to hear from my son. Why not? It can only lead to one thing - I was about to become a hockey mom.  The...

Over the past two years, I have been earning my master's degree in Educational Studies with a major in Literacy. Most of my work these past years has been around multilingual/multicultural children. I have a personal interest as my children...

My house is full of readers. Since taking them home from the hospital, my husband and I have read to our kids every night. And I truly believe this sparked not only a love of reading in both of...

I’ve said it once, and I will say it again: my kids don’t need more toys. The holiday season is here, and with it comes the commercials and the catalogs. As soon as the first toy book (am I...

Appreciation is defined as the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. It’s one of those words that we tend to use daily. “Thank you so much! I appreciate it!” or “I appreciate everything you’re...

You can make a million things with bananas, but oatmeal bites are probably my new favorite. These snacks are quick, easy, and perfect for on the go. These are also gluten-free, nut-free, and toddler and husband approved. My once-a-good-eater is...