Nov
11
2010
Instead of being thankful, many women cringe at the thought of hosting Thanksgiving. Worrying about cleaning the house for guests, trying to plan what to cook and when, entertaining the kids… this holiday can add loads of stress to an already overloaded life. Being stressed is detrimental to our bodies. We can feel the pain [...]
Nov
04
2010
When you think of the traditional Thanksgiving Dinner you probably remember your grandmother’s special cranberry sauce, your aunt’s fresh green bean casserole, and that unbelievably tasty turkey you mom always made. If you survey the typical American household you’d probably hear similar stories. Pies, gravy, corn-on-the-cob… it all makes perfect sense. You learned about this [...]
Oct
21
2010
Halloween is known for being a night of fantasy for children. The one day of the year where they can dress up and be someone else, and get lots of candy to boot! Although Halloween is advertised as a children’s holiday, don’t not be deceived! There are many fun, creative, and spooky way’s adults can [...]
Oct
14
2010
Trick-or-Treating is a great experience that can bring neighborhoods together. You visit your friends, and meet new one’s along the way. While most children look with excitement to this activity, very few think of all the safety issues that may come up along the way. As adults it is our responsibility to look after the [...]
Mar
12
2010
Every child loves a good game of hide and seek. There are the fun butterflies they get in their tummies when they’re waiting to be discovered and the pride they feel when they’re able to count to ten and then yelling, “Ready or not, here I come!” But children who are hidden from the U.S. [...]
Feb
23
2010
All this for $1.36! I needed some black printer ink this morning and really didn’t want to run to Walmart and pay $20+ for some ink. Then I remembered Walgreens carries ink and ink refill kits (which are very easy to use and well worth the money!). But I also remembered that I got a [...]
Jan
12
2010
I define clutter as anything that doesn’t have a designated place to be put away when not in use. For instance, if you purchase a new tablecloth and you don’t know where it’s going to “live” when not on the table: that’s clutter. Only keep things in your home that you know you love and [...]
Dec
18
2009
No-bake gingerbread houses from Martha Stewart
Dec
16
2009
If you have a young family one thing that you want to do is create your own special traditions.
Dec
15
2009
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) and the Ad Council are asking everyone to drive smart this holiday season and to pledge not to drive buzzed.