A Do-it-Yourself Halloween
This year we had a do-it-yourself Halloween. By that, I don't mean that I got all crafty with Pinterest-inspired stuff. I mean the kids did it THEMSELVES. And it worked out just great.
Get in the Picture (and receive a prize!)
Is it important to be in photos with our kids? Isn't it important to capture our motherhood as well as our children's childhood? Check out the great insights in this article and join our "Get in the Picture" Challenge!
Kid’s Day
Step into their world. See it through their eyes. Leave your “to-do” list behind. Author Danielle Taylor Porter declares “Kids’ Day” a family holiday.
The Meaning of “Home”
What does "home" mean to you? Beauty and peace and harmony - that's home (in a good moment like this one).
Halloween: Fun or Frightful?
Is Halloween getting a little out of control? Do you love or hate Halloween? Check out this article for great ideas about how you can maximize the fun and minimize the frightful aspects of Halloween in your family.
Creating Highlights
As mothers, we do not need to burn ourselves out with expectations that we will plan outrageously fun and magical activities for our children every single day of their lives...We can thoughtfully and deliberately decide which days are worth a little more time and energy and plan ‘highlight experiences’ for our children to spice up...
Building the Junior High Bridge
Do you find yourself embarking on a new phase of mothering, such as your oldest child entering junior high school? Author Lori Gard reflects on the ways she has tried to build strong relationships with her children, so their relationships can serve as a bridge during times of transition for the family.
Pass The Manners, Please!
The only thing more annoying than eating with a family that has rude children is being the family with the rude children. Learn a fun and easy game we can teach our children to reinforce good manners. This is one you do not want to miss!
Live Like a Tourist
if you’re feeling a little stale these days and not at all like the fun mom you used to be or thought you would be, maybe you just need to get out of your workplace (the home) and start living like a tourist.
Baking It ‘Til We Make It
It never fails: somewhere between the sugar and the butter, I begin to question my choice. It's been yet another crazy day and was roping my small children into making cookies really the best way to combat the mess?
What Are You Doing This Friday?
Do you ever worry about the influence friends will have in your children’s lives? Rachel Sullivan shares cheap and inspiring ideas on how to keep the family tight and the fun alive with Family Fun Night!
A Deliberate Mother’s Guide to Halloween
How do we handle the hyped-up but somewhat meaningless holiday of Halloween? Saren shares what works for her family when it comes to costumes, sugar, parties, and pumpkins.
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