Mom Hacks – Non-Monetary Rewards for Kids »

Here's a list of fun, non-monetary rewards you may want to consider, depending on a variety of factors including age of child...

How Much is Too Much Treating? »

How much treating is too much? Do you have rules, guidelines, schedules, or do you wing it and hope it works out in their favor, health-wise, in the end?

Mom Hacks – Spreading It Out »

When running a home, I find it helps to have things I "spread out", in order to make the tasks more achievable and feel less daunting.

Mom Hacks – Sharing the Load »

Rather than try to get it all done, I've decided that I will do my best, but that I will ask for help and share the load when it becomes too much

‘Tis the Season to Try and Stay Healthy Over the Holidays »

The holidays are an action-packed few weeks I look forward to all year-round, and one during which I almost always get sick. But this year, I've got a plan...

The Family Ties That Bind »

It takes a little effort to make seeing family regularly work, but when you’re lucky enough to be blessed with one, I think you should make it a point.

Her First Job »

My 12-year-old daughter begins her first after-school job: babysitting.

Mom Hacks – Loot Bag Ideas »

Don't stress about birthday party loot bags! Once you've established a budget for your loot bags, and depending on age & time of year, here are some good ideas:

Encouraging an Attitude of Gratitude »

When I start thinking about the upcoming holidays, wondering how I can make the season feel special, and magical, for my kids, without spoiling them.

Can People Truly Change? »

One topic that particularly intrigues me is personality types. Ever since I did my first Myers Briggs test back in 1990 Read more…

Mom Hacks – Sandwich-Free School Lunch Ideas »

My kids don't like sandwiches in their lunchbags. I've had to become creative in what I send to school for them to nosh on during the day. here are some go-tos.

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