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Are tired of teaching from home, tired of answering questions, tired of trying to find the answers to questions before you can answer them for your kids? Yeah, I think we are all there. So, let’s hand the baton off … Read more
Learning is a lifelong process, but it all starts at home. As parents, one of the most important jobs we have is to encourage our children’s love for learning and growth. Toys are an integral part of this process because … Read more
Like most siblings, my kids fight…constantly. At five years old and 18 months, they have a hard time playing together. My toddler thinks everything belongs to him and hoards anything he can get his hands on, while my older son … Read more
Durability is key when it comes to our outdoor necessities and OtterBox outdoor gear will stand up to the elements and anything my family can put it through. While some people might be preoccupied with the approaching holidays and gearing … Read more
My husband and I do a lot of camping, and part of a successful camping experience is being sure to have all the right tools. Preparation is key, and the Solo Stove has proven to be a wonderful tool when you … Read more
It takes a lot for a toy to impress me enough to buy it. With two sons, our house is filled with cars, trucks, trains, dinosaurs, and basically just too many toys. It is why for holidays and birthdays we … Read more
My son just started preschool, and I am not sure who is exhausted more after the first week – me or him. Our daily routine has completely changed and those lazy mornings watching him play as I sipped coffee and … Read more
Do you have a little one headed to preschool or kindergarten next fall? It is their last summer before they enter a lifetime of schooling, and it might also mean you are frantically playing catch up on some of those … Read more
“The most remarkable thing about my mother is that for thirty years she served the family nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found.” – Calvin Trillin Let’s face it, as a mom you have to find your … Read more
Do you remember making forts with blankets when you were a kid? When my sister and I would make forts, we would spend all night perfecting our fortress and beg my mom to let us keep it up all week. Unfortunately, … Read more
Are you sick of winter, yet? Here in northern Michigan, we have been hit with constant snow and freezing temps. Being trapped inside so much is making all of us a little stir crazy especially my very active two year … Read more
I almost broke my leg the other day. As I was going about my morning routine, I poured myself a cup of coffee and went to the living room where my two year old was playing. There is a small … Read more
Solar power is emerging as an important renewable energy source that produces no pollution and has vast potential. The sun sits over 90 million miles away from the earth, but it only takes sunlight roughly ten minutes to travel that … Read more
Have you been too intimidated by the world of wine to truly enjoy it? There is so much to know about wine that it often feels a little overwhelming to do any more than buy your favorite bottle at the … Read more
The first time a child goes to school can be a scary new experience, especially if they haven’t spent any time in daycare or away from the comforts of home. If your little one is on their way to the … Read more
Some days I think becoming the parent of a second child required more adjustment and finesse than becoming a parent for the first time. When Maddilyn was born, family and friends showered us with all of the baby necessities – from … Read more