Currently Browsing: Special Feature 234 articles
I’m Not the Entertainment, but I Still Want to Have Fun
The day was wide open before us. And by wide open, I mean we didn’t have school. We were no longer tethered to packing lunches and getting to the bus […]
15 Essential Items Missing From Their College Packing List
When my daughter went to college, we used every spare inch of the space in our SUV to carry her stuff. It seemed like she packed her whole wardrobe, enough […]
How Motherhood Made Me Appreciate My Mom
When I look back at each important moment in my life: the day I learned to drive, my graduation, my wedding, and the birth of my first child, she is […]
Money – Saving Apps For Your Summer Vacation
Traveling in the summer can be very expensive, especially if you have a large family. Thankfully, there are many apps that can save you tons of money, whether you’re planning […]
Reducing Sibling Rivalry: What To Do and Say
Few things are more important to parents than having their kids get along well together. Nevertheless, sibling rivalry is a fact of life for many families. As we approach Mother’s […]
Expert Advice About Changing Friendships During the Teen Years
Now that my daughter is a senior in high school, she seems to have found a core group of good friends. This is a drastic change from when she was […]
Family Camping Trips: Make the Most of Your Getaway
Camping is the ultimate in outdoor family fun and is loaded with benefits for parents and kids alike. It provides adventure and unlimited opportunities to experience the great outdoors. It’s […]
Happy Campers: Tips to Help Children with Their First Camp Experience
School will be out before we know it! You find the perfect day camp for your little artist, swimmer or scientist, but you’re worried because camp is unfamiliar territory. Help […]
5 Great Reasons to Send Your Kids to Sleepaway Camp
There are so many great reasons why you should consider sending your kids to sleepaway camp this summer, and it’s not only because they’ll have a whole lot of fun. […]
10 Fun Alternatives to Overnight Camp
My kids never went to an overnight camp. They were happier sleeping in their own bed and with a flexible work schedule, I didn’t have to worry about daycare most […]