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We have always gone alone in our single-person kayaks, but this summer we have decided to bring our kiddos along for the ride, too!

I was quickly overwhelmed, but knew I needed something… and I needed it fast! So, what do I do?  I go to one of my trusty virtual moms’ groups and write a post looking for gate recommendations, and any other baby-proofing items they love.

Whatever your bookish behaviors, we can agree that books are important. But buying books gets expensive, which makes borrowing a great option. Here are 7 ways to get free books. 

I am an imperfect stepmom! I think all stepmoms are imperfect, just as are parents, but there seems to be more of an eye on stepparents because someone else’s children are our responsibility at times.

Because of the frequency of hacks and stolen data, a good, protective method is to freeze your and your family’s credit (and it’s now FREE to freeze!).

Making homemade baby food is literally one of my favorite things to do right now.  I’ll be honest, I don’t even like to cook, but there is something different about making food for my little guy that has its own charm.

As she rattled off a plethora of tasks her daughters can carry out, I realized that I could really be doing so much more on the topic of appropriate chores for a preschooler.

If you are like me – short on time and dislike meal planning, here are some ideas that have made meal planning SOO much easier for me (and have also helped us eat better).

Sensory Jars.  Calming Jars.  Whatever you want to call them, they are addictive to make, and kids love them!

Fred “Mister” Rogers was more than an American television personality. He was more than a father and husband. He was and still is an inspiration to many, even to this day, over 16 years after his death.  There are many lessons from Mister Rogers that we can use while raising our children.  Here are a few of my favorites.