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Bid the Old Year Adieu: Starting With A Fresh New YearWith each coming new year, we find ourselves on the ledge of an exciting new beginning; a fresh new start. That is why so many people in our culture start “New Year’s Resolutions,” we want to start fresh and new with the calendar to change our lives and world for the better. Unfortunately, as when ... Read On  |
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Rainy Day Ready: Rainy Day Activities for You and Your Little OneBetween hurricanes and typical, wet fall/winter weather, the rain may be starting to get you and your little one feeling the rainy-day blues. You've played all of the board games, can only spend so much time at the library, and make too many purchases when you walk around the stores for the heck of ... Read On |
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Giving a Forever Home: Overlooking Shelter Animal MythsLooking to expand your family with a four legged family member? Think about becoming an animal’s hero and adopting your new friend from a local shelter. The number of animals placed in animal shelters each year is staggering; the ASPCA estimates that between 5 and 7 million animals end up in ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Pets |
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Tips for Helping Children Deal with Traumatic EventsAfter the recent violence in the past months, with the shooting in a Connecticut elementary school being the last straw, it is becoming a weary and anxious feat just to step outside in the morning. It becomes disparaging to turn on the news; afraid the more tragedies have taken place. It causes you ... Read On |
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A New Philosophy On Clean: New Ideas for Keeping The House CleanEvery wife and mom envisions herself as a superwoman, capable of leaping tall buildings and running at the speed of light…or at least being able to conquering all of the household duties, alone, while still working full time/taking care of her family. In reality, we women just end up tired and ... Read On |
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A Smile to Keep You Warm: Staying Ahead of the Rainy-Day BluesNow that fall has arrived, and inevitably winter will be in tow, it may be time now to prepare yourself for a long, rainy season. Although there will be plenty of crisp, clear fall days, there will likely be just as many rainy workdays that make you wish that you could just stay in bed! Beat those ... Read On |
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When Minutes Matter: Speedy Makeup Options for Hectic MorningsThere never seems to be enough time in the morning to accomplish all that needs to be done before heading off to work. Now add children, a spouse, and, most likely, pets of top of getting yourself ready for work for a recipe for instant havoc. With all that needs to be done it’s a miracle that most ... Read On |
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Fighting the Holiday Hum-Bugs: Stay-Well Travel TipsNothing is more exciting and stressful at the same time as traveling and visiting loved ones during the holiday season. One major worry during the holiday season is the ever imminent threats of colds and the flu being passed around by family members and fellow travelers. Nothing is worse than being ... Read On |
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A Pet-Friendly Present: Holiday Gift Safety Tips for Your Four-Legged Family MemberWith the holidays just around the corner and shopping in full effect you’re probably checking your list twice to make sure everyone you love is covered. As avid pet parents, there’s a good chance that your Milo and Otis have made the list and you’ll be keeping an eye open for a few new presents ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Pets |
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Holiday Favorites on Fast-Forward: Holiday Dessert Microwave RecipesWith the holiday season here chances are that a hundred extra tasks have landed on your already packed schedule. Presents need to be found, purchased, stored, and wrapped for all of your closest family and friends. Your house needs to be at peak cleanliness as you're never sure when loved ones will ... Read On |
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The Afterschool Battle: Tips for Taking the Fight Out of HomeworkWith the school year well under way, the age old homework battle is probably in full force as well. We understand; when we were that age, teachers never dreamt of giving a 7 year old an hour of homework. The world has changed a lot, though, and teachers are just adapting new methods of helping our ... Read On |
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Warming Your Guests with a Holiday Favorite: Mulled Cider and WineDuring the holiday season, and throughout the winter for that matter, nothing quite warms your bones like a blazing fire, good company, and a warm mug in your hands. Throughout the year, you become accustomed to hot chocolate or coffee to keep the chill away and help you to warm up. When you have ... Read On |
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