Science Fair Project: Rainbow Roses

This would fascinate kids and it’s an easy one…and a pretty one. Make a bouquet of rainbow roses: 1. Split the stems. 2. Place each end in a different color food coloring. The roses will draw the liquid coloring into the petals.   15+ of Our Must-Have Family Games.

College Interview Season: The Second Craziest Time of the Year

By Kathryn Lancioni, Founder and CEO of Presenting Perfection With the holidays behind us and the reality of winter all around us, many of us have plans to hibernate for the next several months.  We’ve got some good books, a stack of firewood and anything else we need to enjoy the down time that January and […]

Does Having a Baby in Your 30s Really Mean a Smarter Kid?

Does it matter?

Mother’s Guilt: Waking Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed

It’s only 8:40 AM and already, I want a “do-over” for the day. This morning, we all woke up on the wrong side of the bed. It was precipitated by staying up a little too late last night and inevitably waking up too late this morning. So late that my daughter missed first period. This was followed by […]

Have You Tried Turning it Off and On Again?

If you’re looking for a quirky, funny binge-worthy show, this is it. At my brother’s suggestion, my kids and I started watching the British sitcom The I.T. Crowd. After the first episode, we needed more and watched 4 in a row the first night. It’s like a mix of Seinfeld and The Office. If you’ve ever worked in […]

Moroccan-Inspired Lamb & Chickpea Stew

Here’s a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs, all-in-one meal to warm you up. 

Check in on Someone Who Lives Alone

In memory of J.O.: We miss you and think of you often. I read an article today that made me feel so teary and sick inside. An elderly man was found dead on his porch in Ohio when a Meals On Wheels delivery person arrived to bring him dinner. Police couldn’t say why he was there; his keys […]

Making a Family Tree to Treasure

Your family is your greatest treasure. So, why not use your family names to create your favorite work of art? Custom made and personalized with your family names, Family Tree Art makes the perfect gift at your next shower or grandparents celebration. Comes in pink or blue (back paper has guides for photos). By Famille Summerbelle.  Custom art print, […]