Thoughts From An Almost-Empty Nest
I never felt like the years were flying by until now, and with my kids finishing up high school, we’re thinking about what comes next after they go.
I never felt like the years were flying by until now, and with my kids finishing up high school, we’re thinking about what comes next after they go.
First Lady Michelle Obama is guest starring on iCarly tonight. My son and I were able to see a special screening online and like all iCarly episodes, it’s great. This one, though, is especially thoughtful with a nod to military families.
Can’t wait to see what awaits mom and kid viewers with the fun and imaginative iCarly iCook with Birds Eye (aka VEGETABLES!) recipe contest. I hope it’s as creative as Spaghetti Tacos.
There’s always room for a new eco-friendly and innovative toy that helps children’s minds, like Tegu.
Check out how a master block builder makes you your very own creation solely out of innovative Tegu magnetic wooden blocks.
Make your holiday letter a little more realistic this year with these (not very serious) tips!
Do you have a high school senior in the house? You’re likely right in the thick of college applications, so here are some questions to think about.
As we ever-so-gently force my youngest to get behind the wheel, he’s learning he’s more capable than he thought, and I’m delighting in watching him do so.
An expectant mom needs help sorting out her toddler’s nap schedule without too much disruption especially before the new baby arrives. Which is basically any minute now.
Graduation is almost here, and so are all of the feelings that accompany it. Time to make a to-do list and focus on that, I guess.
Has a new study REALLY established a link between swaddling and SIDS? Let’s ignore the scary headlines and take a deeper look.
Have a kid or kids crazy for baseball? Tis the season. We’ve got a cute baseball-themed lunch box idea perfect for school or for noshing in the stands during practice.
Great and free last minute Mother’s Day gifts for mom… coupons for what she really wants.
A reader wants to know how you teach kids to study when they’re resistant to doing so. This may not be the answer she wants, but it’s all I’ve got.
How do you teach your kid how to tie their shoes?
My youngest is about to embark on a new adventure: college (as a dual-enrolled high schooler)! It’s weird and wonderful and scary and awesome.
We love these succulent plants that are planted into recycled food tin cans. They are cute DIY gifts for Mother’s Day.
What do you do if your three year old just won’t sit on the potty when you want to toilet-train her for preschool in September, when she’ll be four already?
We’ve created a series of Mother’s Day cards that celebrate powerful, strong, fabulous women but they’re also so much fun.
What makes these beaded windchimes extra special (besides that your kid(s) helped craft them) is that dangling at the bottom are “picture jewels,” or images of your kid(s).