The idea of their son volunteering and pitching in with chores may cause some parents to weep for joy, but getting your son to contribute to the household should not be a horrible chore in itself. In fact, chores can really help boost your son’s confidence, fulfill their need to be needed, and teach them…
Category Archives: B. Family – Home
How to Make Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
My neighbor thinks I’m crazy for making chicken noodle soup from scratch! Why, she says? You could buy it in a can. I know. But my kids ordered it at Noodles & Co. last week and said how much they liked it. I tasted it and thought it tasted easy to make. I asked them,…
How to Manage Household Chores
Out of the blue, my 8 year-old declares, “I’m into chores now!” in that that slightly amusing way that only a tween girl can declare. So at our next outing to Target, she went in search of a chore chart. Then at home, she and her 6 year old brother went about the serious business…
How to Design Your Nursery
One of the added perks of expecting a new member of the family is designing that very precious nursery. For me, that was really fun! During my visit with Corey Goellner, owner of Goodnite Rooms, she shared the latest trends in nursery design. Makes me want to do it all over again! Well, the nursery……
How to Get Your Family to Enjoy Eating Vegetables
It really is possible to get your children to actually ask for more vegetables! Here are a few ideas to make eating vegetables a fun experience.
How to Make Quick Fried Rice
I really detest cooking in the summer. Did I mention it’s 100 degrees in the shade these days? And frankly, my kids and I have more fun things to do that take too much time in front of the stove. Like last night, we were on a mission to squeeze in a few more episodes…
How to Get Your Fruit Juices to Multi-Task for You
Thank goodness I got a chance to interview Laurel House because I’ve always wondered about these super fruits, specifically how to say their names! LOL! In all seriousness Laurel, who is a health and fit lifestyle expert shares some great information about these super fruit juices and how to get the most benefits from incorporating…
How to Stay Hydrated
Okay, the short answer: DRINK WATER! But how much? How often? We get the scoop on how much you and your kids need to stay hydrated! Yikes! Drink up, friends! Yes, that means you too, moms!
How to Make a Pomodoro Sauce: Easy, Versatile, Practical
Ever since a trip to Italy years ago, I’ve been in search of the perfect Pomodoro. It’s a fabulous summer recipe, light and healthy. After many years, I’m proud and happy to say, I just made it up myself! Thus, it is super easy! 8 roma tomatoes 2 tbs. of olive oil basil (fresh or…
How To Pack For Your Family Summer Vacation
Do you ever feel overwhelmed and stressed out when it comes to packing for your family vacation? It doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Why not try something a little outside of the normal routine? Time to take hold of a new concept in packing … sans stress!
