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.  

On a whim, I signed up for a workshop based on holistic wellness last spring, hoping maybe to reduce some stressors in my life. The resulting energy boost was an unexpected (but much-needed!) bonus. Here are her five tips for more energy:

I have also seen almost daily posts in online hairstylist forums discussing the woes and challenges of kids in the salon.  Drawing on my professional experience as a hairstylist, as well as that of fellow stylists, here are some of my tips for kids in the salon.

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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.

As I work to stop chasing perfection, my reactions and mindset are positive and growing. The clean home, the organization, or the kids consistently having brushed teeth and picked up toys won’t matter anymore if these people are not in my life.

The comment I get the most as a single mom is, “I don’t know how you do it.” To that, I say: “I just do it.” My boys make it easy. They are my reason for being.

Football. Almost synonymous with Green Bay. We are, after all, Titletown. If you have not read the history of the Packers and how we became a community-owned team, you must read it.

And busy is most definitely a constant state for a mother with children in extracurricular activities or organized team sports.  Being a sports mom ain’t easy.