They sit there on the counter…the math assignment, the library book that’s due today, the worksheet she worked so hard on the night before…forgotten, left behind as she ran out the door to catch the bus. What was the distraction that caused her to forget this time? Was it Spirit Day and she spent her…
Our Day 12 winner will receive a $300 package from My Pilates Studio that includes Personal Fitness Consult, Private Pilates Session, Roll and Restore Session and 4 Group Sessions (your choice), a $25 gift card from Andrew Gaydosh and Associates Realty and a Prize Pack from Booginheads Super Hero Line that includes a bib, Splat…
I just finished watching Babies on Track, a 14-minute video produce by Best Beginnings, Alaska’s Early Childhood Investment, and it was full of interesting information that I wanted to share with all of you. The video focused on brain development in babies and young children and discussed ways that parents and caregivers can stimulate brain…
When it comes to making a strong first impression, a home’s exterior plays a crucial role. Whether you’re planning to sell your house or want to enhance its appearance, upgrading your curb appeal can make a big difference. A well-maintained, stylish exterior not only makes your home more inviting but also increases its overall market…
The “summer slide” refers to what can happen to kids’ brains when they are idle during the summer months. Experts from the National Summer Learning Association estimate that the equivalent of about two month’s instruction time can be lost if children don’t keep their brains active during that break from school. Reading is a great…
On May 19th & 20th a parade, arts & crafts booths, children’s activities, a carnival and over 20 Food concessions for a taste of fair food and tons of music and entertainment will be around all weekend! Saturday, May 19 Saturday Arts & Crafts Show opens at 10:00 am in and closes at…
I have a Thomas-obsessed three-year-old. He flocks to the train tables at the library and bookstore. He’s always playing with his Thomas trains (and bath toys) at home. He wears the same Thomas t-shirt several times a week. Luckily, we live in a very train-friendly city: he sees Thomas regularly at the Highfield Discovery Garden; we went to A Day…
Adjusting to your new normal while living with a disability can take some time. Use this guide to help plan for and find your and your family’s new normal. Get Your Finances in Order One of the biggest concerns people have when going on disability is how they’ll cover their bills or current lifestyle. A…
As a stay-at-home mom with tight reins on our family budget, I’ll do almost anything to save money. Here are some tips on ways to save when shopping
If your spouse is like mine, he or she never takes vacation. In fact, at one point my husband built up more than 100 days of leave. That’s a ton of days where I could have been lying on a beach or hiking or skiing or even sleeping in for a staycation. But around the…
