Unloading the dishwasher, doing laundry, dusting, vacuuming, feeding the pets, making the bed — the list goes on and on. All of these items are daily tasks at my home that my husband and I usually do, but now our kids are at ages when they can start helping. Read More
It was early Monday morning. As I emptied the dishwasher and waited for the coffee to be done, I glanced at the clock and noticed it was 6:40 a.m., and the light in my middle schooler’s room wasn’t on yet. Read More
This time last year, I was writing about how difficult deciding on a preschool is. Well, one year later, deciding on a kindergarten is 10 times worse. Read More
It’s cold and flu season, and it has hit my household. I blame Chuck E. Cheese and the weather. During the winter months, it’s really hard for the kids to get outside and play, not to mention burn off some energy. Read More
Learning to drive is a rite of passage. At some point, everyone takes a turn. I remember the joy of turning 16 and getting my first real driver’s license. Read More
Ringing bells for the Salvation Army is becoming a tradition for my family. This year, I took Cohen with me to ring the bell for an hour or so. Read More
Christmas was such a fun time when my three kids were little tykes. We did so many wonderful things together as a family during the Christmas season. Read More
The ‘kids table’ or the ‘adults table’? Families often tend to split up during holiday meals, delegating an area where the younger members can all sit together and not interrupt the adults’ polite, conversation-filled meal. Read More
Christmas is coming, which means it’s time to write a letter to Santa Claus! Read More
School has been in session for almost three months. Lockers are messy and no one gets lost in the halls anymore. The end of the quarter is here, which means it is time for parent-teacher conferences. Read More
Hello, my name is Nancy! I am a wife, mother of two grown daughters, and grandma to four grandchildren ages 14-17. Read More
It’s fall. To some, this season may mean turning leaves, apples and pumpkins. But to a high school girl it means Homecoming, a dress and a dance. To me, a mom of a high school freshman and sophomore, it means grab my wallet and grit my teeth. Read More
