Feb
12
2014

Valentine's Presents For The Practical Mamas

If your partner doesn't like roses and chocolate, don't worry!

Raising a half a dozen children has made me a little more practical and a little less romantic at times. When Valentine’s Day rolls around, I do my fair share of cringing. I think I’m still traumatized from my childhood days. It seemed so odd that somehow Valentine’s Day romanticized children’s relationships.

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Mar
27
2012

Packing For Summer Camp

Useful Items that are NOT on the Packing List

With camp season quickly approaching, parents are gearing up! Big purchases will be made and backpacks will be jam-packed with all the clothing and supplies happy campers need.  Certainly there are plenty of camp lists that can advise you on how many pairs of underwear and socks to pack, but there are a few other items worth sending along that many parents might never think of.

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