Whether you call it March break or Spring break, a large block of time where our children pause school life is sneaking up quickly. Regardless of what we do, we can all celebrate not having to pack school lunches for five days straight. So what will Spring Break hold for you this year? We … [Read More...]
Parenting
Dear Fitting Room Millennial: Please Help Us as We Age
Any Moms losing their cool factor? It hurts less if you never had it to begin with. A few years ago I learned that my personality type is most likely to catch fashion trends...on their way out. This explains a lot. Specifically, why I have … [Read More...]
Money Tips
10 Hints For Stress-Free Home Birthday Parties
If you're looking for me during the months of October, November, December and January, I'll be hosting home birthday parties for our four kids. That's high-level family planning right there. The boys have tried to convince me that we need a … [Read More...]
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Are You Trying for a Girl? The Dreaded Question
When my oldest boys were 3 and 1, we were expecting our third. Apart from strangers telling me how huge I was {is that even legal?} they also felt the need to ask the dreaded question, “Are you trying … [Read More...]
Parents: 30 Tips to Connect with Your Teenager
Whispered conversations in my circle often begin with, "How do you connect with your teenager?" or "Is anyone else experiencing [insert challenge] with their teen?" You too? I promise it is a … [Read More...]
7 Tips to Survive Taking Pictures of Children
Is it possible to survive taking pictures of an entire family? To not become a stressed-out, frenzied mess trying to capture a picture of the children you will actually like? I'm asking for a … [Read More...]
A Teenager’s First Job: 9 Priceless Lessons
Chances are, you found this article by searching "How to Help Your Teenager Find their First Job" or "How Can I Get My Teenager Off the Couch?" Whatever your search term, welcome. To this tiny … [Read More...]