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Our Favorite Southern Thanksgiving Pecan Pie Recipe
Every year, it amazes me how fast the holidays approach. I mean, didn’t we just start back to school yesterday?! And, what, tomorrow is...
Simple and Cute Thanksgiving Tablescape How-To
Are you still decorating for fall, or have you moved on to Christmas? I am a little in between, mostly because I need to...
6 Ways of Teaching Children about Gratitude and a Festive Pumpkin Centerpiece Craft
Preschoolers are known to be driven by the “I want it now” response which includes decreased self-control and intense, unregulated changing on a whim.
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My Decision to Stop at Two Kids
I had two kids within 2.5 years of each other, both boys. I feel like as soon as I got home from the hospital,...
2 Unexpected Places to Get Halloween Costume Deals That You Can’t Miss!
Halloween is just around the corner... time to start looking for those Halloween costume deals!
I love Target.
I’m pretty sure the majority of moms I...
It’s a New School Year: Time to Join the PTA
Joining the PTA, PTSA, PTO, PTSO, Boosters, or whatever your school calls their parent/teacher organization is a great way to support your child's school,...
12 Summer Children’s Books to Enjoy with Your Family
Every year, my family makes sure to sign up for our library’s summer reading program. It’s a great way to be held accountable for...
Vermont’s Nonprofits: An Awesome Source for Family Fun
As warm weather and summer break take hold, many of us are eager to venture out with our family and explore the beautiful scenery...
A Mindfulness and Vision Board Exercise for Stressed Out Kids
As moms, we all need a helping hand. Everything I need to do as an adult: work, parent, exercise, shop- it’s all overwhelming. When...
My Son Is Cutting Himself – on Purpose
I wasn't ready for the news that my son is cutting himself. On purpose.
I was shocked when his middle school counselor called me one...
The Power of Love and the Ongoing Fight for Racial Justice
The arrival of February has always been special to me. It’s Black History Month and I enjoy the opportunities to celebrate our art and...
How Do I Talk to My Child About My Mental Health?
My daughter lined up her stuffies on the table at IHOP: a small plush leopard, a black panther, and a tiger. She then drew...
My Daughter Doesn’t Know We’re Broke
This evening, my front bumper went up on a curb as I exited a gas station. My night vision is horrible, and I’m still...
I Didn’t Know I Had Colon Cancer until I Had my First Colonoscopy
At my last physical my doctor told me I needed to schedule my first routine colonoscopy. My immediate reaction was that at 45, I...