Guest Blog #140, Entry #611, August 7, 2011 Relaxing in a home pool may as well be the exclamation mark on the description of “American Dream.” A pool in your back yard — or even just a community pool in your neighborhood or apartment complex — can be like having your own little oasis right…
If your household is anything like mine with multiple children, busy work schedules, and non-stop activity going on, you know the importance of having access to your home, even if you forget your keys. Today, my Guest Blogger from RocLok Hide a Key gives tips for hiding keys outdoors to help you, your kids, and…
Entry #597, July 24, 2011 Last week my husband and I went to register our 5 year old daughter for Kindergarten, and this week she asked when we were going to buy a new backpack for her first day of school! Then I saw a back to school commercial on television and it finally became…
Entry #558, June 17th, 2011 Father’s Day is this Sunday and creative gifts that your children make can be lifelong memories that Dad will cherish. Have your kids pick their favorite and get started now to be ready for Father’s Day! One from the archives…. Original Entry #109, June 10, 2010 With a week until…
Entry #553, June 12, 2011 Father’s Day is next Sunday, June 19th! If you haven’t thought about what to get your dad, I’ve compiled a list of iPhone and iPad Father’s Day favorites that you can give to Dad. Whether he wants a simple electronic card or a app board game that is fun to…
Guest Blogger #93, Entry #549, June 8, 2011 Throughout the year I like to focus on kid’s storage and organization because it’s a topic that parents struggle with daily. Whether it’s trying to find creative solutions which work well for their rooms, and their little hands, or many storage ideas are expensive and not right…
Entry #540, May 31, 2011 Welcome to the last day of May, and the ‘unofficial kickoff to summer”. For those of you who are getting back from vacation from the long Memorial Day weekend, or for those of you making plans for soon-to-come summer vacations, here are tips to get yourself back on track or…
Guest Blog #73, Entry #518, May 9, 2011 Your kid’s rooms and play areas should be inspiring and help your kids be creative! The challenge with craft areas is the ability to keep it fun for the kids, but still keep organization and a tidy work area for little hands! Today, Ashlee McClung from izzyshare…
Entry #516, May 8, 2011 While we always think about what to give Mom’s for Mother’s Day, we never really stop to ask Mom’s what they are thankful for in their role. My daughter came home sick from school on Friday, and when we took her to the doctor, she had strep throat – which…
Entry #516, May 6, 2011 Why is it that every single year, we take the last few days right before Mother’s Day and then start thinking of what to give her? Whether you are trying to get something memorable or you are trying to impress, it is time to get serious about a gift! The…
Guest Blog #71, Entry #514, May 4, 2011 Every year, I think that I am ready for summer…. but then June comes and I think “How did it sneak up on me!?” Especially with kids, preparing for summer should probably start in the winter, ha! Seriously, from the kids being out of school, vacation planning,…
Entry #507, April 27, 2011 Mother’s Day is on May 8th this year, and it seems like it snuck up on us this year! Probably due to Easter falling late in April, we usually have more vamp up time. Mother’s Day is a perfect time to let kids create homemade crafts, treats, and decor that…