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!

My favorite fall activity is our visit to The Little Farmer in Malone, WI.  I went on a date to The Little Farmer in college 16 years ago, and I have visited every year since.

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.  

Parents, athletes, and coaches are anxious to return to the fields and courts, but that return brings common sports injuries back as well.

Ahhh, the summer family vacation – one of my favorite types of trips to plan! State parks to hike, lakes and/or pools to swim, new experiences and adventures to be had! Where shall we go this year? Blue Mound, WI! Let’s hit the road!

The simple games Bluey and Bingo play have inspired my kids to play their own creative games. And, the show has inspired me to stop what I’m doing and play with them. 

Ultimately, the foundation for a loving home IS a husband and wife. If we are happy, united as a team, and communicate with each other, our children will only benefit from that.

Here is a list of 10 things to know when planning your roller coaster road trip:

When my father was diagnosed with cancer, it was suggested by his cancer team that he get genetic testing done to see if there is a genetic component that drove his diagnosis (which could potentially drive my future and health as well).

Safety isn’t something that a parent wants to think about, but the world can be a scary place, and it’s something that parents need to consider, unfortunately. No one wants to think about going out for a family outing and losing track of a child, or even worse, returning home without their child.