Motherhood can truly be described as a selfless vocation. With endless ‘things to do’ lists, mothers get very busy with chores and seeing to the total wellbeing of all members of the family. In doing so, mother’s tend to spend much less time and effort taking care of themselves. Daily activities can eventually take its …
Negative situations in life are unavoidable. We won’t go into the specifics, but it’s indisputable that everyone will face some kind of negative situation in their life and be so profoundly affected by it that it could bring their entire life to a halt. Something like this is completely unavoidable regardless of how much you …
When someone mentions the words “good parent”, what comes to your mind? Is it how much the parent cares about their child’s wellbeing, or their ability to provide for their life and help them forget all of their worries? Or perhaps it’s about always being there for your child through both good and bad times. …
As you become an adult and maybe even start to have children of your own, you may believe that the importance of a good dental regime begins to become less important. However, dental health is just as important when you grow up as it was when you were a child, with many of the habits …
Reading should be one of those things that kids look forward to. Unfortunately, sometimes is seems more of a chore to learn to read rather than just enjoying to read. After all, reading is one of the biggest and most rewarding aspects to learn in life. Can you imagine not knowing how to read? So …
Is there really some sort of book that teaches you how to be a “good parent?” And if there is, what is it exactly that makes you a “bad parent?” In all honesty, there isn’t a playbook that teaches parents how to be good or bad parents… there are books and other resources that give …
I am guilty. I am guilty of allowing my kids to watch kid-friendly YouTube channels. I thought they were safe. I thought that if we (loosely) monitored what they were watching, approved the channels and limited their use, they’d be okay. And while I know I am not alone, I am terrified of what my …
My guess is, you want to know How to Find Out How Popular Your Baby Name Is, right? Well, I found out the neatest trick when we trying to decide on what to name our last baby (which ended up being a girl) and I am so excited to share it with you! If you’ve …
Spanking is something many of us grew up fearing. We learned to shape up or bend over the knee, it was as simple as that. While the form of punishment has been slowly dying due to the social stigma attached to it, experts are now saying you should NEVER spank your child and they have science …
A Clean House is a Wasted Life! Can you believe I just said that out loud? I have four children and I literally spend several hours a day cleaning. Just yesterday, I spent nap time cleaning the fridge, microwave, and scrubbing the floors. Today one of my kids literally dumped syrup everywhere. So, what I’m …
Marriage is tough and if there is one thing I’ve learned being married for almost 10 years, it’s that there are some things you should never ever say to your spouse. Yes, even when you’re mad. In fact, it’s especially when you’re mad, that words seem to hurt the most and that is why you …
As a busy mom, you never get much time outside of your daily duties. You’re up early and in bed late, you have a household to run, children to ferry around, meals to prepare, homework to help with and a million other tasks. Your kids come first and that’s a given- however, it doesn’t mean …
All relationships are difficult. Even the ones you have with your co-workers can be problematic, and they’re often people with whom you only have a tenuous connection with. When it comes to your family, these problems – and their consequences – can be ten-fold. While you can choose your partner, your immediate family – your …
We owe it to actors such as Basil Rathbone, Jeremy Brett, Robert Downey Jr., and Benedict Cumberbatch to have made the fictional character of Sherlock Holmes popular throughout the years. Needless to say, the creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle increased the sales of the Strand, the magazine in which the stories of the private …
If you’ve ever had bad luck (and it seems like everyone has in 2018) you’ve probably heard the saying “What Goes Around Comes Around”. It’s the universe’s way of telling you that you deserved it for a bad choice you made at another time in life. While none of us are perfect, I am firm …
Sometimes your smile is not as bright as you would like it to be. Some foods and drinks can discolor teeth. It can be annoying to have pearly white teeth that aren’t really white. The good thing is that there are both natural and professional solutions to whiten your teeth and enhance that beautiful smile. …
Parenting is tough. It’s even tougher as they get older and begin to have more responsibility and control over their lives. Think about the first time you gave your child their own phone. It was tough, right? I am sure it’s still a constant struggle wondering whether or not they are being good and doing …
My husband and I decided we needed to get healthy. So, a few weeks back we started Weight Watchers. Since, I’ve been getting asked about my experience so far, I decided to share 10 Things I Learned My First Week with Weight Watchers. Now, I want to mention that I am NOT a professional nor do …
When it comes to taking out a loan for college, you’ll want to think twice. The loan you take out now may take you years to pay off. Instead of paying thousands of dollars in interest for a degree, you can find other ways to pay for college. Here are 100 ways to pay for …
I am about to get real with you guys… Being a mom is tough. If you are a mom, then you already know that. No, I am not referring to the sleepless nights, dealing with temper tantrums, or even the vacuuming of goldfish crumbs (which almost seems like it’s a daily thing now). I am …