Useful Bamboo: A Functional Material With a Funny Name

Bamboo has a unique name yet it's not uncommon to see it put to use. Once hardly used to its full potential, today bamboo serves a variety of purposes. It's a material with a funny name but there's nothing to laugh about a multipurpose resource that is safe for the environment. Here's what bamboo can do. Cabinets An entire kitchen cabinetry can be crafted from bamboo. It's widely used because it's pliable, durable, environmentally friendly, and fairly priced. If bamboo's natural color does … [Read more...]

Things To Do in Columbus, Ohio

As many of my readers know, I love traveling. My family and I did a lot of traveling when I was younger and I always appreciated the sense of adventure that came with piling into the car with them, picking a destination and setting out. The scenery, the pit stops, never knowing what we'd encounter along the way--those were just a few things that I looked forward to every time my parents would announce another family trip. Our family vacations and weekend getaways were some of the best memories … [Read more...]

The Ultimate Guide To Moving Home With A Family

Traveling anywhere with children in tow is a challenge. Young children are a huge responsibility and need constant entertaining. Teens can carry their own luggage but they would probably rather be somewhere else and often tell you so! This can make the trip very stressful. However, moving home can be even more difficult! Younger children can have their routines disrupted by a house move and it can take a while for them to settle back down. Older kids may find it even more difficult. You will … [Read more...]

Big Fun, Small Price! How To Have Fun With Your Family On A Budget

You probably lead a pretty busy life. These days, it can be pretty overwhelming when you're actually faced with the sheer amount of stuff that you have to do on an average day or week. From dealing with the stress of work every day to the madness that so often comes with raising kids, to trying to focus on your relationship with your partner, to attempting to maintain some semblance of a social life, it's tough to even fit it all in. Of course, that's not even counting one of the biggest factors … [Read more...]

Backyard Camping � One of the Best Family Times

Its summer time and you're probably thinking of going camping with your family. But then there are house chores in pending and you can't drive out of city leaving things undone. That's not even needed when you have a backyard. The most you will need to travel is going to your backyard and spend time your family. A family campout just outside your house will not only be enjoyable but also a comforting experience. It's time to drop your digital gadgets and pitch a tent in your background for … [Read more...]

Go Outside: Tips and Tricks to Get the Whole Family Outdoors More

A family who stays outside together enjoys a number of benefits. It doesn't take family counseling to understand that quality time is needed. However, that doesn't mean sitting in the same room while one person is watching television, another is on their smartphone, and someone is snacking in the kitchen while reading their iPad. The outdoor affords time with the family. Here are tips and tricks to apply for the whole family. Relaxation Parents can grow frustrated by rambunctious kids and … [Read more...]

3 Tips To Earn Extra Money In Your Child-Free Time

If you're a hardworking, busy mom; it can be a challenge to find any �free time� at all. However, if you do have a spare hour or so during the day, evenings, or on the weekends, you could be using the time to earn some extra cash. Kids and family life can be expensive, so every bit of extra income could help to ease any financial stress, or go towards family vacations and days out together. The following are some ideas that might inspire you to start pocketing some extra money. Share Yo … [Read more...]

Toyota Surprises Movie Go-ers

If you have been following me on social media over the past week, you may have noticed something - I've been driving around in an amazing 2017 Toyota Highlander! Lateron I will be sharing some of my favorite things about this car as a mom, but today I want to share details about a fun event Toyota put on this past Saturday at the Holiday Auto Theatre in Hamilton, Ohio. Toyota had a fun #ToyotaDriveIn event at our local drive-in theater last week - and it was so much fun! The first 50 … [Read more...]