What To Look for in Your Child’s Next Backpack Your child’s backpack is the one item on their list of school supplies that you can guarantee will be used (and abused) everyday. It’s important to purchase a quality backpack that will provide the necessary level of comfort and protection for your child throughout the school … Read more
The month of August is staring me squarely in the eyes and all I can say is, “Whew! I’ve survived yet another summer.” Even in this pandemic, the end of Summer means time to get back to school. Yes, that’s right, it’s almost school time. We’ve had a good summer. We spent time at the … Read more
I love making homemade art supplies! We go through them so quickly that it has become a much more economical option for us. There are so many fun materials we want to try, so it has been really interesting learning how to make our own like the DIY powdered paint and beeswax crayons we made awhile ago. This morning … Read more
I’ve been wanting to play with powdered paint for awhile, there are so many cool activities you can do with it! So, when I was browsing through Pinterest the other day and discovered you can make it out of crushed chalk, I knew I had found my next project! From Amazon, powdered tempera paint will run … Read more
Exercise. It’s something we all know is important. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that “children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity per day.” Oh boy, sometimes that’s easy, especially when the weather outside is nice. But let’s face it, when it’s cold outside, sometimes it’s pretty tough … Read more
Let’s talk about some simple ways to start saving money, so you can pay off debt, save for a vacation or car, or maybe to retire early! Small little steps make it easy to start out. You can always find more ways to save money, and sort of make a game out of it! Writing … Read more
Most people are surprised to learn that canned and frozen fruits and vegetables are not bad but good! The nutrient content of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables is comparable to that of their fresh counterparts. I’ve heard people say, “If it isn’t fresh, it doesn’t count.” Thankfully, that just isn’t true. In some cases canned and … Read more
How many of us had many life skills as a teen before leaving home? We’re going to talk about 16 life skills every teen should know before leaving home. When I grew up and moved out, I did not have life skills that were going to help me as an adult. I had hardly ever … Read more
How To Evaluate Your Teen’s Sleep Schedule Teens require anywhere between 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night. This is the ideal length of sleep to ensure that teens are well rested for school, sports, and work. Parents should get in the habit of monitoring their teen’s sleep schedule for irregularities and inconsistencies that … Read more
Make Physical Activity A Priority For Your Family As a parent, one of the best things you can do right now is encourage healthy habits for your children. Staying active and eating right can help kids and adults achieve healthier weights, stronger muscles and bones. Here are some other ways to make physical activity a … Read more