Listen in to the conversations you hear at the grocery store. You may hear one mother complain that her children often say “I want this” […]
What You Need to Know about Vitamin D
Recently the praises of Vitamin D have been sung in the news as one means to combat the cold and flu season. Vitamin D, a […]
Family Volunteering Vacation – An Explanation
Family vacations are normally about having fun. This year, rather than focusing mainly on enjoying yourself, why not take a family volunteering vacation? Rather than […]
Why Light Boxes Make You Feel Better during Winter
What is it about sunny days that people enjoy so much? It’s that the energy from the sun wakens the body and makes it feel […]
Discover Nature in Winter
Yesterday as I was blog hopping about looking for fun things to do with my girls for homeschooling I discovered this great book for doing […]
Create a Food Journal to Help Lose Weight
People all over the country are trying to lose weight. They may try counting calories, skipping meals, cutting out certain foods, or working out long […]
How to Treat Problem Skin during Winter
Image by joshbousel via Flickr It’s amazing how many people complain about the condition of their skin during the colder months of the year. My […]
Giveaway – Adorable teddy bear!
This is a quick contest – entries close on January 30. Winner will be chosen and posted on February 1. Isn’t she cute? Perfect for […]
Parenting and Chopin
A friend found this excellent TED video (about 20 very engaging minutes) today and I wanted to pass it on. Although the talk is given […]
How to Teach Manners to Preschoolers
In many cases, the things we want our children to learn can be taught by modeling it before them. And the earlier we begin to […]