Parenting Tips and Advice for Every Parent

Hilary MacMillan’s Collection is For The Bold, Brave and Confident Women!

February 15, 2019

I was anxious with anticipation for the Hilary MacMillan show at this year’s Toronto Fashion Week. Over the past two years, MacMillan’s collections always made my favourites list. She intinctively ...

Winter Wardrobe Must-Haves For Moms

February 12, 2019

The holidays are over, the kids are back in school and long winter days include hours at the rink, cold car pools and frequent snow days here in Maine. The ...

What Are You Wearing Underneath?

February 8, 2019

When you get dressed in the morning do you think about your undergarments? On a day to day basis, I know that the thought never crosses my mind unless it’s ...

New McCafe Mobile Rewards: Getting more free coffee to parents everywhere!

February 7, 2019

Routine is key. At least for me and my family it is! There is something about doing the same thing each morning that gets us out of bed and on ...

Whole 30 Approved Meals for Families

February 6, 2019

Anyone else doing the Whole30? My husband and I completed the Whole30 last year and have now jumped back into hopes or resetting and cleaning up our eating after a ...

Avoiding Homework Battles

February 4, 2019

“Man, this is so hard”, “I hate homework!”, “Why does he give so much homework?” These are just a few of the things that you (okay, your child too) might ...

Write love notes to your kids for Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2019

Valentine's Day is the perfect time to stop and share with your kids not just how much you love them, but why! Write love notes to your kids each day ...

Cotton Candy Champagne for Valentine’s Day

January 30, 2019

Love is in the air...and in your cocktail. Forget mushy cards and gorgeous bouquets of flowers, when it comes to expressions of love, this Cotton Candy Champagne tops our gift ...

Planning for Summer Vacation: Jellystone Parks

January 29, 2019

Family vacations can be a struggle. For my extended family, for example, we have a variety of ages, from newborn babies to late 80s. We have males that love to ...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs

January 28, 2019

Parents avoid many topics or just hope to never have to address them with their kids. One such topic is drugs. We all know the saying, “Small children, small problems. ...

Stylish, Warm Winter Boots That Can Be Worn Year After Year

January 25, 2019

It is the middle of January, and though you should already have a pair of winter boots by now, we're not judging if you don't. Finding stylish, warm winter boots ...

Efficient Laundry Machines for the Everyday Parent

January 23, 2019

As parents, there are a million things we need to do each day. For our kids and for ourselves. We start each day hoping it gets off without a hitch, ...

Creating an Innovative Mindset

January 21, 2019

I am sure you have heard all the buzz around a growth versus fixed mindset. But are you familiar with the innovator’s mindset and can you create one in your ...

Organizing Your Way into the New Year

January 18, 2019

Unless you are living in an area with no internet service you have probably seen people "tidying up" their homes all over social media. Although Marie Kondo's book The Art of ...

The Ripple Effect

January 16, 2019

What greater gift can a parent instill in their child than the idea of putting others before themselves? How one seemingly small gesture of kindness can ripple on and on. ...