The kids have all finally reached an age to start school, and in those years when you were at home as a stay-at-home mom you dreamed of what you'd do when you went back to work. The only problem with going back into the workforce, however, is the fact that in the 9 to 5 corporate world there is no room for flexible scheduling. If the kids are home sick, have a doctor's appointment or are simply out of school for the holidays, you can't just tell your boss you are sorry that you won't be in next … [Read more...]
The Best of the Blogosphere Linky Party #83
Happy Monday everyone! It's the Best of the Blogosphere Linky Party! Come link up your best posts of the week! My favorite post this week was Eight Mother Daughter date ideas from Sandy ala Mode. If you haven't had a chance to check out Sandy's blog and you have a little girl, you need to because you will fall in love. She has a great sense of style and all her photographs are gorgeous! I look at all her pics and yearn for the days when my teen was little. So much fun! Here are … [Read more...]
So You’ve Decided To Adopt – What Happens Next?
There are many reasons you might come to the decision that adoption is the right course for you and your family. Health conditions can mean natural options are limited, or perhaps you just want to help out an existing child. Adoption is increasingly seen as a commonplace situation, to the point where it bears little comment anymore. There is some history of adoption being seen as not "real" parenting, but thankfully in the 21st century, we have moved past that nonsense. The moment you hold a … [Read more...]
Good Tips Tuesday Link-Up Party #135 – 6 Fresh and Simple Recipes for Summer
Welcome to week # of Good Tips Tuesday! Today we're sharing six delicious recipes that are simple and fresh - which means they're perfect for summer! Lemon And Feta Tomato Zoodles from the Food Hussy Simple Wafer Cookie Pops from the Adventure Mom Greek Yogurt Pancakes from the Healthy Hen Chocolate Covered Blackberries from A Little Moore Dairy Free Peanut Butter and Banana Ice Cream from Vintage Indie Spicy Thai Cucumber Salad from One Little Project We want this to be a resource … [Read more...]
The Best of the Blogosphere Linky Party #82
Thanks for stopping by the Best of the Blogosphere Linky Party. We're looking for the best posts on the internet and we don't care about genre. Come link up your best posts of the week! My favorite post last week was a school lunch ideas with FREE lunchbox printables. While my teen doesn't really want a printable in her lunch, she did when she was little. Thanks to The Real Thing with the Coake Family for such cute ideas! Here are your faves from last week's Best of the Blogosphere Linky … [Read more...]
Eating Sensibly With Portion Control Containers
Staying in great shape is a goal of many, but it is also a very difficult challenge. For some, the idea of a diet is overwhelming. This makes sense, as it is quite simple to get stuck in a routine and not be able to break with it. While it might seem like an impossible task, there are ways to be able to diet and get into better shape without having to lose your mind. Portion control containers might be just the solution that you have been looking for. These helpful items, such as the kind put … [Read more...]
Inspired Ideas To Help Your Child Reach The Top Of Their Class
Our kids will always be our priority no matter how busy we are. Their happiness is something we want for them from the moment they are conceived. And most parents want their children to strive to be successful in life as well. This often means making sure their education is both excellent and effective. But if your little ones aren't making the grades, is there really anything you can do about it? Yes! There are plenty of things you can try to help your children reach the top of their class. … [Read more...]
How to Use Your Ceiling Fans in Any Climate
Despite what the Republican presidential candidate and his running mate may be saying, climate change is a very real problem. Faced with drought and rising sea levels, climate change stands to (and has begun) threatening our ecosystems, wildlife, freshwater supplies and our very existence. There are ways we can combat these disastrous effects. Academic and environmental activist, David Suzuki, says there are 10 ways we can help reduce our consumption and save the planet. For our purposes, … [Read more...]
