Holidays

February 14th.  To some, it brings flowers.  To others, candy and a beautiful card.  To me, it brings 23 rambunctious, sugar-filled darlings that I’m trying to still teach math to! That’s why I opt for candy-free valentines. 

Green Bay Area Mom wants to send a shout-out to all the Green Bay Area dads (and like dads) that support us.

Do you know someone who is hearing impaired? Does meeting someone who makes you a little nervous? Learning is the best way to help calm those nerves. April 15 is National American Sign Language Day.

In early October, I attended a Women’s Empowerment retreat through my work, and my favorite activity was a box filled with affirmations that we all took away from the event.  That weekend, I knew that I wanted to do something similar for our kiddos.  

Gift-giving and receiving don’t have to be a stressful process; read on for some tips to keep in mind when accepting gifts gratefully.

Halloween is a favorite time for both kids and adults. With trick-or-treating, fall festivals, and pumpkin patches, there are plenty of fun activities for the whole family to do. A main part of the Halloween festivities involves pumpkins, of course, and there are more things to do with them than you may think!

In the midst of the million and one things we have to do, it’s worth setting aside time to acknowledge Grandparents’ Day. This September, here are a few ways to show some special recognition to the senior members of your immediate family.  

 These ladies have been making history in the last few decades, and their influence is still being felt today in their respective fields

March is Women’s History Month, so it felt like a great time for me to dig in and learn more about some remarkable women who have come from our great state.

Christmas is a fun and magical time for many families, and it’s also a stressful time and trigger for others, step-parents included!