Parenting

7 Tips on Entertaining Kids With a Large Age Gap

Finding games and activities that little and big kids enjoy together can be challenging. But with some creativity, you can find ways to keep them busy, entertained, and bonding with each other for ...

10 Creative Activities to Enjoy With Your Kids

Hands-on playtime is an important way for parents to bond with their children from a young age. Engaging in creative activities will help your kiddos develop their fine motor skills, imagination an...

How to Plan the Perfect Family Road Trip

You’ve taken the big steps toward planning your perfect family road trip. You blocked off your calendar, took time off work and decided on a destination. What now? Here are the essential tasks you ...

How to Choose the Right Dog for your Family

“Can I have a dog?” is one of the more complicated wish list items on any child’s holiday and birthday list. Many of us have fond memories of growing up with Fido as our trusty companion, yet, as a...

Three Easy Valentine’s Day Treats for Kids

For Valentine’s Day this year, make homemade treats with your family. Each recipe below has two ingredients or less, making them kid-friendly and very tasty without tons of sugar. I love the idea o...

Treasure Hunts and Stroller Rides with the Family

"Mama! Here's another pretty leaf!" "I love it! Let's add it to our collection of treasures," I reply, mirroring my daughter's delight.  My little girl, Darcy, delicately picks up the leaf and exam...

Back-to-School Hairstyles for Moms

Back to school and PSL seasons are here, and it’s my favorite time of the year! While I don’t have a kiddo in school quite yet (she just turned one), we will be out and about doing all the fall act...

12 Tips for Family Finances: How to Manage Rising Inflation

As a Mom of three, I know it can be difficult to stick to a budget when unforeseen expenses pop up with kids. A broken bone, unexpected dental work, sudden growth spurt, school fundraisers. The lis...

Do Meal Kits Make Sense for a Family with Young Children?

So you’re considering a meal kit to simplify your life. Makes sense. You’re busy. You have an endless list of to-dos and “dinner” and “grocery shopping” are always on the top of your list. You have...

Will parents have to pay back the child tax credit?

The government sent the Advance Child Tax Credit payments in July of 2021 to eligible families. A qualified family has children under 18. So, if you qualified for the early payments, you should've ...