10 Tips for a Stress-Free Gift Giving Season!

The holidays are upon me, and while deep down I know there is time, my heart is starting to race. Anxiety is setting in. Friends who are “done with their shopping” and Christmas cards already arriving are stressing me out. However! There is a however! I am determined to enjoy the holidays as much as I can, and […]

Teachers Reveal Their Favorite Gifts

I love teachers. I could never do what they do. Even though I love kids, imparting knowledge to them ranks right behind getting a pap smear. They are so squirmy, always want to make a comment having little to do with the lesson, and I find it very hard to yell at other people’s kids. […]

Should Kids Specialize in Sports? The AAP Says No

If your kids play sports, this is worth the read. I summarized it to save you time.

7 Tips for the Gift-Giving Season

Our staff sat down and put some ideas together to help take the stress out of the gift-giving and buying season for your family and to keep you organized! 1. Make a Budget. If you don’t, you’ll probably overspend…and have remorse come January! 2. Have Your Kids Limit Their Gifts to 2-3 Ideas. It helps reinforce what […]

Family Fun: Mountain Tubing

If you’re looking for a winter activity for the whole family that doesn’t require lessons or practice, snow tubing is the way to go. Know before you go:

5 Tips to Actually Enjoy Your Holiday Season

The holidays should present a wonderful reason to spend time with family, reflect on the year, sing carols and relish in the joy of the season. For many parents though, the holidays have become a time of stress and frustration. On top of already incredibly busy lives, we add the pressure of making a magical, […]

Believing in Santa

By Beth Meleski Reposted from Dec 2013. A few years ago, my daughter started asking us about Santa. “It’s you, isn’t it?” she would ask as we sat at dinner. “I know it’s you,” she would state as we drove to her dance class. “C’mon, just tell me. I want to know. I need to know,” as […]

Share With your Guests What You are Thankful For

If you are hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, these designs will help dress up your home for the occasion and if you aren’t hosting but need cute tags or ideas for hostess gifts, you will find some inspiration as well.