A friend recently asked me how much money I give Journey for allowance. She was so surprised when I said I don’t give her one. I’m not knocking those parents who do, but it was an easy decision for me. Here are 3 reasons why I don’t give my kid an allowance. First, let me just say that I understand why you might be giving your kid an allowance… It’s a step towar[...]
A recently published study shows that working moms are struggling and how parental burnout affects families. While the study does provide some interesting insights, it’s not exactly new news. One of the best ways to prevent burnout is taking small steps daily to practice self-care. But where do you find the time? Here are a few tips on how to practice self-care wherever you are. [...]
Last year was the first Christmas my family spent in our home in years. While we were disappointed that we couldn’t be with family and friends, we made it special by creating a fun list of things to do leading up to Christmas. Focusing on fun activities helped us get excited about the holidays and keep our minds off what we were missing. We had so much fun that we are doing it again this[...]
Your home should be a place of peace. Your sanctuary. Everything from the décor to the scent to the people in it should spark joy. Even though it can be chaotic at times, home should be the place where you are most relaxed and where you recharge and restore. But creating a home filled with love and happiness takes some effort. The happiest families work to stay connected and grow together[...]
The holidays are here! And while they may bring tidings of comfort and joy, they can also bring a healthy helping of stress—especially this year. Who isn't already on edge between travel restrictions, supply chain issues, vaccination wars, and a mix of political opinions? Add in a few difficult relatives and you’ve got the perfect storm of stress. While you can’t control any of these[...]
Remember those old television skits where they would show the house of the future? They featured all these labor-saving appliances, electronics, and gadgets that were supposed to make life easier and give you more time to relax. And while rapid advances in technology have given us many of the modern conveniences they promised, somehow, we missed out on the extra free time part of it. As li[...]
It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner! And when it comes to holiday shopping, there are two types of people—those who are done by November 1st and those who don’t start until December 24th. If that’s your jam, this is not the year to wait until the last minute to do your holiday shopping. Here’s everything you need to know about this year’s shopping[...]
While I am a summer girl at heart, I do enjoy watching the leaves change, warm drinks, cozy pajamas, and the start of sweater weather in the fall. And you don't need much of an excuse to curl up in a comfy chair with a cuddly blanket. From picking the perfect apple to finding the ideal fall scent that is not pumpkin spice, here are my 5 fall must-haves of the season. 1. A cozy s[...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed life as we know it. I keep hearing people say they can’t wait for things to get back to “normal.” I’ve let go of the idea that things will go back to the way they were. And in some cases, that’s not a bad thing. No matter how you decide to move forward, creating your new normal may require you make a considerable shift in your daily life.[...]
It’s back to school time and those school projects are about to start coming home any day now. Are you dreading hearing, “Mom, I have a school project due tomorrow,” followed by a last-minute trip to the store? Then you’ll want to make sure you stock your kids' craft supplies for back to school. Keep this list of craft supplies keep on hand for school projects, rainy day fun, and[...]
