If I were to be stranded on a desert island, I would want to have chocolate and a few critical thinking games in my luggage. Because chocolate. And to stay mentally sharp so I could engineer my way home. Oh - and of course I'd bring my family - who wants to play checkers against a coconut? If … [Read More...]
Parenting
Why Lightly Frayed
A sweet friend once told me, "I feel so much better about my parenting after spending time with you." Ummm...thank you? Two interpretations came to mind: I was failing miserably and setting the bar really low.In spite of my struggles, I … [Read More...]
Money Tips
Smart Money Tip: Pay Cash for Big Items
Once upon a time there was a Mama who wanted her children to have piano lessons. Except they didn't have a piano. And she didn't have room in the budget to buy one. The. End. Now wouldn't that make a terrible bedtime story. My husband and … [Read More...]
More Hope and Humour
Communication in Marriage: Lighten Up
Anyone who has been married for more than a minute knows that communication in marriage can be challenging. Especially when children arrive and sentences are interrupted, paused and forgotten. When … [Read More...]
A Teenager’s First Job: 9 Priceless Lessons Worth More Than a Paycheck
Chances are, you found this article by searching "How to Help Land Your Teenager's First Job" or "How Can I Get My Teenager Off the Couch?" Either way, welcome to a place of hope and … [Read More...]
5 Mother’s Day Heroes Who are Often Overlooked
At the exact moment I became a parent, I had a new appreciation for the expression “It takes a village.” After giving birth, I suddenly wanted my Mom to move in with us. And even if I don't know … [Read More...]
4 Reasons Every Parent Needs a Pause Button
Pause. Pause again. A little bit more. How are you feeling? Are you hovering over the exit button, ready to leave this post that seems to be going nowhere (and nowhere slowly - which is even worse … [Read More...]