From track meets to speaking engagements to dance intensives our family constantly stays on the move. And whether we travel by car, by plane or by train atop the list of goals for a stress-free trip is keeping everyone happy and healthy. I allow the kids to make their own choices for travel entertainment using these …
Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It doesn’t come with an instructional manual, and interestingly the same ingredients and recipe can result in totally different outcomes. Go figure. And parenting high performing and gifted children can be even more of a challenge. Especially when their area of giftedness is outside your comfort zone. Olivia …
Our family is thrilled to partner with Evite® in celebrating their 20th birthday through the Evite Birthday Hero Campaign. This is a paid post, but all opinions, stories and information shared is true, authentic and of course, my own. How We Celebrate Birthdays As I have shared before, we only do milestone parties for our children. …
When I worked in corporate I shopped for groceries like some people shop for shoes. We had no budget. I planned very little. I bought what I wanted. And what the kids wanted if they were with me. I hated grocery shopping. Really hated it. That’s probably why I bought whatever I wanted. It was retail …
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When you’re a mom of multiple children, the family calendar is always full. These 5 quick and easy things to do at the beginning of each month will keep your busy family on track. Manage Time For Your Busy Family Plan Your Monthly Family Calendar If your family is like mine, there’s something to do …
Our busy family stays on the move, and that makes it vitally important to have a system for keeping everyone organized. I am always seeking ways to stay on task and get more done in less time without stressing out. It’s one of the four components to Strategic Family Management. And from basketball games to dance performances, …
Holidays are typically filled with family, fun, and food. And if you’re like me, having grown up in a very close, large family, most holidays were at my grandmother’s home with three or four generations of family present. Now that I have a family of my own I’ve developed my own strategies for surviving visits …