One of my favorite things about being a parent is the opportunity I have to create memories for our kids. I am a sucker for fun family activities and my sole purpose in life is for these kids to grow up thinking they had the best mother ever, who did lots of fun things […]
We had our carpets cleaned the other day, and as I was talking on the phone to my husband while the cleaner was here, he informed to make sure I tipped him. I would have never thought to tip my carpet cleaner. By all means, I had no problem in doing so. […]
Bringing home a new baby is a fun and exciting time to look forward to. Whether it’s your first child or your third, there will be some adjusting to the new infant. Not every family member will respond the same way, and that is important to remember. Don’t expect everyone to be […]
Old Crocs are getting a second chance — and giving many needy people around the world their first pair of shoes. The maker of the ubiquitous plastic shoes is launching its SolesUnited initiative to the public, asking for donations of worn-out shoes to be recycled and turned into new ones. They […]
Yesterday was our daughter’s birthday, and although she is three, I had her sit down with me this morning and tell me what she wanted to write in her thank you cards. As a young child, my siblings and I were instructed to write our thank you cards after receiving gifts before we played […]
The price of cars is constantly increasing. It is amazing how much certain vehicles cost these days. We all need a good reliable vehicle, so in our search for a good deal and a quality car, it helps to have some tips along the way. I found this great article featured on […]
How many times have your kids come home from school or a friend’s house talking about the latest video game that they just can’t live without? You know nothing about the game and sometimes have to rely on their description to understand what it’s all about.
I came across a resource that can be extremely helpful […]
A great way to relax at the end of the day is to have some quiet time and read a good book. A self proclaimed nerd, I have always loved to read. Give me any kind of book, for the most part, and I’ll have it read in a few short days. […]
Ever see a charity that looks like it could really make a difference, but wonder if it’s a true organization? Charitynavigator.org is a great resource when it comes to locating charity organizations or clarifying if a charity actually exists. If you have a question about a charity or just need general information simply […]
A few months ago, a close friend introduced me to www.kiva.org, a great organization that helps change real lives. Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can “sponsor a business” and help the world’s working poor make great […]
