As temps dipped into the 60s for the first time this weekend (break out the jeans Floridians!) we got the first real taste of cooler fall temperatures. Sure it will be 80 tomorrow and probably in the 90s next week, but nonetheless cooler temps are coming. It’s nearly time to …
The Journey Home is going to make you say, “Awe!” Actually, it is going to make you say, “Awe” over and over again. I lost count at the number of times I said it during the trailer. A boy who befriends a polar bear cup, I mean what could be cuter? I mean …
I was in Target (again) last week, and I spotted my favorite Halloween movie of all time on the shelf — Hocus Pocus. And then (gasp) I realized that my daughters have never seen it. How did I let that happen? Then I started thinking about all of the other …
Back in college (forever ago), my favorite treat was when my best friend would make me a loaf of her banana bread with chocolate chips. I still love banana bread, and have even been known to “accidentally” buy too many bananas so that I have to make some banana bread, but …
Boo! Last week I asked Sissy what she wanted to do on her day with mommy. She replied, “Play a game, make a project and play with my dollies.” A list I was happy to oblige. I dreamed up a pumpkin craft I thought would be perfect, but when it …
Getting kids to sit down to do homework everyday is task. I know, I have been there — the frustration, the nagging and even the tears. It can be very stressful. But after many battles, we established family guidelines for getting homework done that made the chore more bearable for all. Although we still have our moments, these five simple tips help keep homework stress free.
