As a stepmom, I have spent a lot of time with my stepson helping him with his homework. Since he was living in our home, keeping track of his school work and his attendance often seemed to fall to me. Being the reluctant student that he was, it was no simple matter getting him to […]
Fairy Houses…Everywhere Book Review
“Fairy Houses…Everywhere” by Barry and Tracy Kane is a photographic guide to fairy house building. That’s right, you can create houses that will entice fairies to your yard, or so the book proposes. This concept of building fairy houses, according to the book, was created by New Englanders decades ago to entice woodland friends to […]
Submission Through the Storm
We were five miles from home – I in the car with the toddler and my pregnant belly, he in the truck ahead of me with the two older children. We were pushing the speed limit trying to beat the storm home after getting stuck out with truck problems. Usually I never drive anywhere in […]
Three Best and Free Online Financial Tools
There are many online personal finance tools out there to keep your finances in order to be a better saver and smarter consumer. I love the following sites because they are user friendly, easy to understand, and best of all: FREE.
Review of the Ouch Pouch
I received the Ouch Pouch in the mail at the perfect time. The Ouch Pouch is a clever pouch designed to hold your first aid items when you are away from home. It comes in cute, trendy fabrics and is available to order from the Ouch Pouch site. My house is in chaos, due to […]
Review of Kaskey Kids Football Guys
Tired of the noisy, unimaginative toys you find at your local Target? Do you want to help encourage your child’s imagination without all the bells and whistles? Family-owned Kaskey Kids has created toys that will suit your needs perfectly! Their sports action figures offer a great alternative to the TV and video game culture. Well-designed […]
Green Indoor-Outdoor Play Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers from Sprig– A Review
Green parents are concerned about toys that are safe for their kids and for their planet. Luckily, there are toy companies that feel the same. Sprig Toys is one company that makes natural and green toys for toddlers. The best part about Sprig Toys is that the toys encourage both indoor and outdoor play and […]
Easy and Natural Sore Throat Home Remedies
A sore throat can be caused by a viral infection, by bacteria or by allergies and irritation. Whatever the cause, these natural remedies can help to relieve symptoms even if you have to take medication. Some bacterial infections must be treated with antibiotics, but you can still use these simple natural sore throat remedies to […]
Book Review: Odd Girl Out By Rachel Simmons
Why You Should Read Odd Girl Out Sometimes parents forget what it is like to be a kid, and don’t recall the stress and pressure they faced growing up. Even if you haven’t forgotten, your daughter may think you don’t understand what she is going through; she may find it difficult to express the magnitude […]
A Review of Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrates by Sally Fallon
I hesitate to call this book a cookbook, although it is marketed as such and includes over 700 recipes. It could accurately be called a textbook or a book that presents a different way of thinking about nutrition. It is filled with tidbits of knowledge about how we ate before the Industrial Revolution and why […]
Go Green with Bumboosa ™ Bamboo Baby Products – A Review
Bamboo is increasingly becoming the fiber of choice for eco-friendly textiles and clothing. Bamboo fibers are 100% biodegradable and since bamboo doesn’t need any replanting, it is a natural winner for green living enthusiasts. The benefits of bamboo are many and have been incorporated successfully by the Bumboosa ™ range of baby care products. As […]
Helping Moms to Lose Weight and Stay Healthy – A Review of Stroller Strides and an Interview with Lisa Druxman
Moms need to stay healthy and fit, not only for themselves but also to set the right example for their kids. Stroller Strides is a fun, stroller-based exercise program that helps mothers to shed weight, get fit and bond with their babies as well. Designed by Lisa Druxman, a mom and a fitness professional, the […]
