If you're a new mother (or will be soon like me this July!), catering to your baby's needs is probably the highest thing on your priority list. It's easy to get lost in the midst of diapering, feeding, bathing and cuddling, but don't forget that you're in for quite a ride, physically and emotionally. Having been a mother eleven times over, I'd like to share my list of the top five things that can be so incredibly helpful. Support Your place is with your newborn, but that can leave a lot of Continue Reading
Choosing the Right Sports Drink for Active Teenagers
When our son signed up for a homeschool basketball league, I did what a lot of other parents probably do: bought the gear he needed, including comfortable shoes and socks, and tucked the typical sports drink in his bag each time he went to practice. Speaking of socks, if your teenager doesn't like wearing the traditional ones, definitely check out liner socks. Our son really likes the no-slip, no-show style of liner socks. Anyway, during one of our shopping trips, Joseph walked up to me and Continue Reading
How to Supplement a Homeschool Education
Even if you already have a full curriculum in place, there are ways to expand learning opportunities and provide extra support in areas where your child needs improvement. And it doesn't have to be costly. Here are some ways that we have supplemented our home learning over the years. Field Trips: When you're homeschooling, almost anywhere you go be turned into a learning experience. In fact, I'll go even further than that. Your children are learning all the time! So tie this into your Continue Reading
What Will I Use for our Newborn, Cloth or Disposable Diapers?
You all know I'm a big fan of cloth diapers; after all I've been blogging about them since 2009! And I do plan to use them again when our next baby arrives in July. Why would I not? They fit great, perform well and are super cute. Plus, we've already made the investment, so the money savings are there. But I'm also incorporating some disposables into my routine. After all, this is my 12th pregnancy, and as my plate gets fuller, I have to be realistic about what I can invest my time in. And Continue Reading
Basic Tick Control and Maintenance Tips for First-Time Dog Owners
Spring is here, and so are the ticks and fleas! Unfortunately, even dogs with a clean bill of health are susceptible to these annoying and illness-causing parasites. If you're a first-time dog owner, it helps to know about the potential harms associated with ticks and how pups pick these bugs up. How Ticks Operate Ticks are a parasitic arachnid (yes, they have eight legs!) that attach themselves onto any part of a pet’s body—most commonly behind the ears or under their tail—and suck its Continue Reading
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