How many times in a week do you hear the question, “What’s for dinner, Mom?” More than you care to count? Because my husband and I work outside the home full time, dinner can be a challenge. We try to plan meals in advance, but with my two girls’ growing schedules (dance, girl scouts, birthday … Read more
My daughter received her very first Nintendo DS (pink, of course) from Santa last year and since then, they have been inseparable! She has tried many games and is finally getting quite proficient at some of them. But, her favorite series by far has been Ubisoft’s Petz series. By nature, my daughter is loving, caring … Read more
If I had a nickel for every time I heard, “Jack do it all by himself,” I could quit my day job. Like any typical 2 year old, my son wants to do everything with no help. As you can imagine I spend a lot of time cleaning up after the mess he makes. Finally, … Read more
With two young daughters, sometimes going out and enjoying a nice meal together can be challenging. There are long wait times, “different” foods, and little entertainment for kids. We expect them to sit quietly and use their manners for well over an hour on some occasions which admittedly can be difficult for any child (even … Read more
Beyond teaching my children the basics like saying please and thank you, not talking with their mouth full, and cleaning up their messes, I try to squeeze in important facts about the world we live in. One of the things the kids need to know about is how important it is to protect and care for … Read more
My daughter Emily’s first sentence was at the tender age of 15 months…..and it was, “More chocolate, Momma!” After getting a Hershey’s kiss from a clerk at our local post office, all she knew was that she wanted MORE of that goodness! We all love chocolate in this house and when we want it, we … Read more