Find a new children’s book series Summer is the perfect time to dive into a book series. Car rides for vacations and long days lend themselves to reading well past …
Best beach reads of 2015
The best beach reads are a perfect summer treat Beach reading takes on a different meaning when you have little ones to chase after at the beach. The days of …
S’mores and other campfire favorites
Campfire meals make eating outdoors fun Roasting hot dogs is a traditional campfire favorite, but there are ways to add variety to your campfire meals. From s’mores with a twist …
Revising life’s blueprints
This post is sponsored by St. Martin’s Press. All anecdotes and opinions are our own. Finding the right career — the first time I worked for a while after getting …
Water toys for the coolest summer fun
Water toys for kids make summer cool Whether you’re swimming in a backyard pool or finding the flattest part of your back yard for sprinkler games, water toys make summer …
5 Great gifts for dads
Great Father’s Day gifts for dads Father’s Day doesn’t garner the same sort of attention as Mother’s Day, but the fabulous dads in our lives deserve special treatment, too. Gifts …
8 Recycled crafts to try with your kids
Recycled crafts teach kids about re-purposing materials Crafting with kids doesn’t always mean running to the craft store for new supplies. Look around your playroom for materials your children may …
The best headphones for kids
Finding the best headphones for kids Moms know from experience that not all headphones are created equally. From sound quality to comfort, finding the right pair can be the difference …
The perfect side dishes for your backyard BBQ
Summer appetizers and dessert recipes you’ll adore Once you’ve determined your favorite BBQ recipe, you need to find your perfect picnic side dishes. Whether you’ve volunteered to make an appetizer, …
National 529 Day helps you prepare for the future
Moving forward, one step at a time Last week, my youngest child “graduated” from preschool. Clad in one of my husband’s white button-down shirts and a cardboard graduation hat, he …