Holiday Priority: Family Time. Enjoying Less Stuff and More Time Together.

The holiday season is here! It really is a wonderful time of year…but also one that can often become so hectic, we hardly have a chance to really enjoy it. It’s easy to get lost in gift giving and other obligations, so how can we prioritize family time over the holiday chaos? Here are four […]

5 Fall Activities To Do as a Family

Aaaah, fall is in the air! As the calendar pages turn, it’s time to welcome the new season with some new activities. School is underway, football is back on, leaves are falling – there’s so much to love about fall! Here are 5 ways to celebrate and welcome the new season. Make Room If it’s […]

How to Make Reading Fun at Home

Hooray for back to school! Whether or not your little one has reading “homework” each night or not, it’s important to establish good reading habits. Reading at home can be challenging – finding the right time, space, and books can take some effort. Here are three ways you can create an at home reading program […]

4 Ways to Spring Clean as a Family

Spring is in the air – which means it’s time to clean out those closets, drawers and cabinets! Sometimes, our kids have a hard time letting go of their stuff, even the things they don’t use or play with any more. But we have a few ideas that can make the process easier for everyone. […]

3 Ways to Celebrate Daylight Savings

It’s hard to believe, but it’s almost time to “spring forward”- that dreaded time of year when we lose an hour to daylight savings. This year daylight savings starts on March 10th. There’s lots of advice on how to prepare your kids for the time change, but it still can be rough. So maybe instead […]

DIY Your Valentine’s Day

  Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is on February 14th and we have some fun do-it-yourself projects to do with your family. Cardboard Heart Stamp This simple and fun craft is a great way to re-purpose what would otherwise go into the recycle bin! Take a cardboard tube from toilet paper roll, paper […]

Parent’s Guide to Winter Break

  Hooray! It’s finally winter break! Time to take a breath from the daily schedule and enjoy the down time. But, all that fun and lack of routine can quickly turn into chaos. So how do you manage the fun so it stays fun? Here are our tips to make this winter break one to remember: […]

5 Ways to Prioritize Family Time During the Holidays

  The holiday season is an incredibly fun time of year! But it can also be filled with more commitments and tasks that we can count, leaving little time for that oh-so-important family time. So how can we put a priority on time spent together? Here are 5 ways to make sure that family time […]

3 Ways to Get Your Kids Involved with Thanksgiving Prep

  The kick off to the holidays is almost here! Thanksgiving falls on November 22nd this year so it’s time to get prepared – and we’ve got a few ideas on how to get your kids involved too. Cleaning Ugh. It might be the worst part about hosting a gathering! Getting your home cleaned up […]

6 Acts of Kindness to do as a Family

  Sometimes finding quality time together as a family can be tough. Varying schedules can add to the difficulty of finding time to spend together. But sometimes if we look beyond the obvious ways to be together – dinner, religious times, holidays – we can find some really wonderful new experiences to share with one […]