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The Joys of Having Independent Children – Ahhh the sweet taste of freedom. Years ago my sister sat me down and […]

A non traditional Father’s Day tribute to honor father figures. Father’s Day is quickly becoming one of my favorite holidays. For […]

Do you have a safe word? I’m not talking about 50 Shades of Grey, I’m talking about parenting teens! Having […]

My Mom is My Google, A Mother’s Day tribute to my mom – My mother never ceases to amaze me. […]

Are Dads More Involved in Parenting Today? – I notice a lot more dads at their kids’ school socials and sporting […]

Essential oils tips for beginners – About essential oils whether using them with a diffuser or topically. My introduction to […]

MLB Standings Board Project for Kids – Make your own giant Major League Baseball standing board using the following items. […]

The Prom Parenting Double Standard – Is it me, or does prom night seem to be a night where rational […]

My Kids Love The Brady Bunch – I’ve come full-circle with The Brady Bunch. When I was growing up it dominated […]

Our parenting question of the day… Should we let our kids go on spring break when they’re in high school? […]