Health
Reading Time: 4 minutesI’ve been a night owl my whole life, but I want to make over my mornings! I’ve been a night owl since birth. Really, I have. My mom loves to tell about how, as a baby, I would stay up until midnight and then sleep in the next day until noon. It afforded her some much-needed alone […]
Motherhood & Family5 Ways to Enjoy Your Kids More this Summer
Reading Time: 5 minutesSummer is a time for relaxation, laughter and play. But it can also bring with it a unique set of challenges for moms. How do we juggle all of our responsibilities while still engaging our children and creating lasting memories? Here are 5 ways to enjoy your kids more this summer. Guest Post by Sarah […]
3 Reasons Why Our Family Avoids Sleepovers
Reading Time: 9 minutesOur family has decided to avoid sleepovers. Before you start reading (which I hope you will do before commenting), let me start by saying that this is what we, after much prayer and consideration, have decided as a family. This is what works best for us. This is our rule for our family. This is in no […]
A Few Picnic Ideas That Can Save You Big
Reading Time: 4 minutesDid you know you can save your family over $1,000 a year by picnicking? Here are a few picnic ideas that can save you big money! Guest post by Rosemarie Groner of The Busy Budgeter Do you ever feel like taking your family on an outing can cost you a fortune? Even with free or cheap event […]
How to Host a Playdate for Large Groups
Reading Time: 5 minutesBefore you host a playdate this summer, check out these simple suggestions! By Hilary, Contributing Writer If you’re a mom, you know that both mothers and children need playdates. Playdates give both mom and kids a chance to socialize. There’s just something about visiting with other moms as your kids roam and play with each […]
How to Recognize Secondary Drowning
Reading Time: 4 minutesSecondary drowning doesn’t look like drowning. It can happen hours after someone has been in the water. It’s important to educate ourselves and others about this rare but deadly form of drowning! Here’s how to recognize secondary drowning. We’ve lived in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina for almost six years now, but we […]
