December is upon us and it?s finally starting to look a lot like winter! Temperatures are dropping, snow is falling, and it?s time to break out the winter boots and fuzzy hats. For some the cold weather is an unwelcomed part of this time of year. For others, colder temperatures and snow opens up a...
Growing up, some of my best memories were time spent in the kitchen. I come from a rather large family so when we gathered around it was all sorts of storytelling, loud laughter, and lots of cooking going on. I remember my mom cooking almost 7 days out of the week, so you could...
Ever since our kids were small, my husband and I have made it a priority to do acts of service as a family. It?s something that my parents did, and some of my fondest childhood memories are from spending time as a family as we did something kind for our friends or neighbors. I?ve noticed...
If your family is anything like mine, you spend as much time as possible in the pool during the summer. By the time August rolls around, I?m surprised my kids don?t have gills and webbed feet! And while it?s great to practice swimming technique and pool safety, my favorite times in the pool are when...
As soon as I became a parent, I was instantly more worried about safety and my surroundings. Maybe I was a little na?ve in my pre-parent days, but now I make safety a focus of my home to protect my family. Especially as we get ready for a summer full of family road trips, there...