10 Tips to Stop Fast Food Guilt

10 Tips to Stop Fast Food Guilt

by | Aug 31, 2017 | Family Matters

Stop feeling guilty about takeout and delivery As a working parent, nutrition is always a priority both personally and parentally (is that a word?) and we all worry about getting a healthy meal on the table. But let’s face it, that’s easier said than done....
Organize Your Calendar And Maintain It

Organize Your Calendar And Maintain It

by | Aug 17, 2017 | Family Matters

It is that time of year again. Summer is coming to a close and fall is almost upon us. It is time to get your schedule in order. And get on top of your time before chaos reigns. I love starting the fall with a clean slate. The student agendas have always been my...
Get Ready to Go Back to School

Get Ready to Go Back to School

by | Aug 3, 2017 | Growing Kids

It is that time of year again, Back to School, and if you are like me, you are not going to deal with it until you have to. For a planner and a list maker that probably sounds surprising, but one of the advantages of being organized is that you can choose to...
Put Off Back to School Shopping

Put Off Back to School Shopping

by | Jul 27, 2017 | Growing Kids

I was grocery shopping recently and saw the back to school shopping displays and chuckled to myself. It is nice to be older and wiser. Back to School Shopping is a waste of money. My attitude about back to school goes against everything I usually say about...
Great Road Trip Activities For Your Pre-Reader Child

Great Road Trip Activities For Your Pre-Reader Child

by | Jul 20, 2017 | Growing Kids

Road trips with kids is terrifying. Keeping little ones busy and happy in the car for days is an unenviable task. And when they can’t read? What are you going to do? These travel activities kept my 5-year-old daughter happily busy for our 5,000 mile road trip....
Have a Great Family Road Trip

Have a Great Family Road Trip

by | Jul 13, 2017 | Growing Kids

Want to strike fear in the heart of parents everywhere? Say “Let’s take a road trip!” The logistics and planning alone are overwhelming. But they can be manageable; it just takes a few great tips. Ever want to take a road trip with your kids? This...