Welcome to apple season! To help celebrate the arrival of apple season, I have decided to share an abundance of apple-themed snacks, crafts, mini-lessons, and easy-to-do fun activities for your little one, which all relate to apples. You may get […]
It’s not over yet
There is still time to enjoy your summer even though we are bombarded with “Back to school” marketing on television and in newspapers. Let’s make the last few weeks of summer the best we can. Enjoy fresh fruit and veggies! […]
Mom, we NEED more fun!
Need some new ideas for fun days at home? We’ve got you covered. The first few ideas need very few items and most you probably already have at home. There is just enough “messy” in these activities for most parents. […]
4 Things for the 4th
More frequently, I find myself astonished by how fast time is flying by. I’m usually the one asking, “is it already summer?” or “Is it time for (specific holiday) already?”. The most popular?- “My baby is how old now??” (He’s […]
Boldly do what no Man may have done before
So who’s ‘The Man’ of your life? Grandpa, Great-grandpa, dad, stepdad, hubby? No matter what the relationship is, we know dads deserve quite a bit of credit and they’re the patriarch of our family! Around the corner comes Father’s Day […]
100 Ways to Spread Your Love
So why do we celebrate Valentine’s Day again? (Believe it nor not, my husband frequently asks this.) This got me thinking…and thinking harder…and honestly, all I could remember off-hand was something about it pertaining to St. Valentine. Well, I wasn’t […]
Safety is My Goal
As a parent or any caregiver, this is one of our main concerns for our children. Children need to feel safe. Often we can get caught up with everything else going on around us, that we sometimes forget to keep […]
In with the new
For most, a new year brings optimism. A clean slate and opportunity to set new goals. What are your traditions for New Year’s Eve? Do you have a party at home or go out on the town? Do you celebrate […]
May I Assist You?
Life can be hard at times, and we all need a little help every now and then. For an individual with a disability, they would need more help with daily living skills and with tasks that others take for granted […]
“Stress-mas”
Un-announced guests, sibling and children bickering, photo ops, hosting parties, school functions, ancient traditions, overbooked calendar, overspending, overeating…everyone’s exhausted. Are you putting on a “happy face” trying to please others and in reality pleasing no one, even yourself? Have you […]