Holidays

We chose a random Sunday to do it – I did not want to give her the cell phone as a gift or reward. We want her to know that while we let her use it, it really belongs to us, and she should treat it as something she is borrowing.

National Stepfamily Day is celebrated each year on September 16. If you are in a blended family, Happy National Stepfamily Day to you and yours!

I knew that marrying someone with children and becoming a step-mom would add an interesting twist to the holidays.

However, having a newborn baby can definitely make these next few weeks during the holidays a bit more…challenging to manage. Especially if you are new to breastfeeding.

Environmental stewardship is something I am very passionate about, and it is something that I believe is every parent’s responsibility to teach their child, not just on Earth Day but every day! However, if you don’t know where to start, here are some ideas you can try! 

I used to despise Valentine’s Day. That is, until my husband implemented “The Valentine’s Day Dance Party” and turned it from awful to awesome!

We’re into the holiday season now, folks. And while getting the whole clan together can undoubtedly bring some cherished family memories, it can also make for some not-so-magical moments.</p>

Giving Tuesday is the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving. #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving, started in 2012, that has continued to grow thanks to the power of social media.

<p>This year, I have tried to maintain my attitude of gratitude. I have tried to focus on turning my complaints into positives, to find the good things I can say about hosting. </p>

<p>So, fast-forward to early September. My little H noticed some Halloween costumes in Target and asked what he would be for Halloween. I told him it was up to him. Shockingly (no, not at all shockingly), he asked if he could be an excavator. I told him I didn&#8217;t think I could make that, to which he replied &#8220;Why? You made a bulldozer. An excavator can&#8217;t be that much harder.&#8221; Touche, kiddo! I knew I could do it.</p>