back to school: prep your kids with kindness
(photo taken in India, my daughter donating school supplies to children of an ashram we love) The summer has slowed down somewhat and the while the sand still makes it way ins
5 Best Summer Camps For Kids
I can’t believe there are only 3 months left in this school year! Summer is going to be here before we know it! Now is the time I figure out what camps or activities I will sched
teaching kids to give back
The holidays are around the corner and soon it will be time for gift wish lists, busy store parking lots and a pile of Amazon.com boxes waiting to be recycled…oh, my husband
tips for raising left handed kids
Last year, our oldest son started junior or transitional kindergarten. And I remember about around the 2 month mark or so, another parent of a left hander and I realized that there
6 holiday traditions you can start this year
The Holidays are near and I have to say it is one of my favorite times of the year. I love that we are finally experiencing some colder weather because that means snuggling on the
10 Tips to get Organized for Back to School
One of the hardest parts of having your kids go back to school is adjusting back into your daily routine. End of summer is right around the corner and after being off for three m
10 useful gift ideas for teachers
I know it’s only March so I am ahead of the game, but with 3 children I am very busy and it’s very helpful to plan ahead. Even if you’re reading this way too late and hav
6 reasons a child’s bond with their grandparents is important
photo credit: Tracy VanDam My kids have been fortunate enough to have their grandparents actively involved in their lives since birth. The bond that they have is unbreakable. Growi
top 25 under $25 holiday toy list
Holiday shopping can be really fun but when you get down to those last few weeks, it starts becoming pretty stressful and almost always you find yourself spending way more than you
10 of our favorite not so spooky Halloween books
Halloween is a fun day to celebrate. The kids getting their costumes ready to getting all kinds of goodies. And the best part is reading a Halloween book to your kids throughout th