There’s no way to start a post like this, except to just begin. My Mom passed away on May 20th, 2021. I could never have imagined how many things I would miss about her. Her name was Rita, a firecracker born in the 1930’s in St. Louis with…
If you are a new parent, you might be overwhelmed with balancing your work and your home life. This is especially true if you’re planning to launch a new business. But you have a vision, and you’re determined to see it through to completion, that’s half the…
Give your little one a break this winter with these easy, family-friendly activities. With tons of fun for everyone in the house from crafts and games to indoor snowball fights – there’s something on this list that’ll keep them busy. Here is a list of 22 fun, safe…
For kids, the last bell of the school year triggers a desire to go wild. It’s summer, and summer is a time for fun, sleeping late, and foregoing many of the responsibilities that dog you throughout the school year. While this is true – summer should be a…
Image via Pixabay Many women find it deeply rewarding to stay at home caring for their family, especially while their kids are small. But it isn’t always possible for a family to get by on only one partner’s income. And some women find themselves in the position of…
Check out this great link from The Simple Dollar. Lots of good information for getting your family from home to your Holiday destination safely. Enjoy the ride and Happy Holidays! https://www.thesimpledollar.com/insurance/auto/road-trip-safety/ Photo by Pierre Blaché from Pexels
The phone rang and the recorder picked up at 3:00 pm on October 27th, 2020, Mom didn’t answer and she didn’t call back. I had spoken to her at 8:00 that morning and told her I would be over later that day. By 3:05 I felt sick…
Are you a new mom that’s not getting enough shut-eye? A recent survey showed that half of parents with kids up to 6 months old get a maximum 3 hours of uninterrupted sleep, according to Owlet Care. Various tweaks, like reading a mattress selection guide, might help to improve…
With many schools delaying the first day back in the classroom, you may be wondering how to keep your kiddos busy this summer. Here’s a fun project you can do with them! Chalk paint is a simple craft you can do at home –– use it to decorate…