After my husband and I were married for about two years, we bought a house and adopted a dog. We couldn’t decide on a name for our beagle puppy, so we took the easy way out and kept the name given to her by the rescue company. Callie quickly became part of our family and … Read more
Before I had kids, I had actual hobbies (gasp). I loved dancing, scrapbooking and even dabbled in genealogy. Through searching for the branches of my family tree, I learned more than just names and birthplaces of my ancestors. News articles, death certificates and marriage licenses helped reveal the struggles and triumphs that made my family … Read more
Last week, I shared with you the frustrating eating habits of my children. During the BOOST giveaway, I have loved reading your tips on how you get your picky eaters to expand their horizons and try new things. Thanks for all of your great suggestions! One of the things I do when faced with parenting … Read more
The benefits of relaxation and taking a little ‘time out’ from the grind Stress and anxiety still have a certain social stigma around them in the UK, despite the bare facts which remind us that the pressures of living and working in the country has its adverse effects. It’s interesting to note that more concerted … Read more
Earlier this month, I introduced you to the Jennie-O Make the Switch Challenge in order to help kids in need. Just to refresh, Jennie-O challenged us to give up one item in our grocery cart that we didn’t really need and donate the money saved to a charity benefiting children. My family decided to give … Read more
Discover the teen insurance discounts that could reduce your monthly insurance payments. Most insurance companies offer discounts based on your teen’s grade point average, as well as discounts for completing a driving safety course.