Relationships are important in any family and even more so as our children start hitting puberty (pre-teen and teen years). They seem to need us more. We are entering a new phase of our lives as our older girls get into their teens and the topic of dating (or courtship depending upon where you are […]
Five Must Have Toys!
Kids love toys. But there are five timeless toys that every kid needs. Books- Nothing can beat a good book. Most children love sitting and looking at their favorite picture books. If you want to have a really fun experience then take your child into your local library and check out some books that they […]
New Book Teaches Stepparent Survival Skills 101!
Over 30 million children live with a stepparent in what many call blended families. Although each family has a unique set of circumstances, everyone faces similar challenges. Where should you live? Should you change your children’s last names? What about in-laws? Should you have more babies? Who disciplines whom? A new new book, We’re Not […]
Summer Fashion Fun with Allegra Biscotti
More and more teens are exploring the world of fashion. And for those For those teen fashionistas, author Olivia Bennett has created a unique fashion fiction series, the Allegra Biscotti series about a girl whose passion for creative expression through fashion is more than a hobby-it’s an outlook on life! Adopting a secret identity to […]
A Song for Miles
Technology is changing the book industry. Brick and mortar bookstores are disappearing at an alarming rate to book lovers. Amazon has the monopoly and Apple has it on the digital front. Children’s books as well as books for grownups may now be downloaded with the click of a button. I am a little behind in […]
Baby On A Budget
It seems that many couples hold off having children because they want to have their careers established or buy a home or have enough money saved. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, raising a child until age 18 can cost anywhere from $110,000 to over $410,000. And baby’s first year alone can rack upwards […]
