Parenting + Family

It’s that time again! This year I’m committing to making five small changes instead of one resolution. The more I think about resolutions the more I realize that it’s the little things that matter most. If I can make...

The feeling of Christmas and the holiday season is most definitely present at our house this year. Since Clara is now five years old, there are questions flying at me almost every day about Old Saint Nick or, you...

I think it's a common thing for parents to want to instill an attitude of gratitude in their kids. Especially since November has arrived and the Christmas season is right around the corner. Kids (okay, even adults) can get...

Solo parenting with your partner across the world is not for the faint of heart. But military mamas don’t have to go at it alone either. I’ve gathered up a few ways that I've made our daily lives simpler,...

Our family of 6 loves a good road trip. This year though, we weren’t sure where to go. Trip Option A was to go to Ohio and Michigan, or Ohio and Indiana to cross two states off our map...

Two years ago, our autistic middle son, Gus, rode his bike off of our normal path. He moved very quickly. We lost him. My husband jumped on his bike and rode the surrounding blocks yelling for him but we...

Halloween is right around the corner and parents across the land are shaking in their boots. Though I suppose some might be afraid of ghosts and goblins, the child-asked question of “What am I going to be for Halloween?”...

The air is getting cooler, the leaves are changing colors, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. We are running around trying to find the fall and winter gear while the kids are doing some type...

I'll admit, Fall is my favorite time of the year and my second favorite season to decorate for. Christmas takes the cake on that one! I have a lot of decor for each season, some I buy some I DIY! Here are my top 10 tips for fall decorating!

Budgeting. Quick poll: did you quiver at the word or rejoice? Perhaps a little of both? Odds are, you likely recognize the importance of budgeting but shudder at the state of your family finances. That is okay. That’s why you’re here. Our...