Parenting a teenager isn't easy. In fact, sometimes it's downright hard. While we've weathered a lot of storms and survived a lot of teenage angst over the years, I can honestly say that the times that were toughest for me were when my daughter didn't want to talk.When teens withdraw and stop ...
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Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments
Easy DIY Christmas Ornaments You don't have to be a Pinterest-perfect mom to make these easy DIY Christmas ornaments with your kids!Easy Salt Dough Recipe 4 cups flour 1 1/2 cups warm water 1 cup saltPreheat oven to 325*F. Mix flour and salt, gradually adding water while stirring ...
Christmas in Savannah: A Must for Families
Christmas in Savannah, Georgia is magical! It is a beautiful city full of rich experiences, culture, and history. And fabulous to visit year round but is especially magical for Christmas. Whether you're visiting Savannah or live here already, you will want to check out some of these must-sees with ...
The Secret to a Strong Marriage
You know what Prince Charming never did for the princess? He never made her laugh. Ask anyone who has been married for a while what makes their marriage strong and successful and they'll probably tell you three things - great communication, mutual respect, and laughter. For us, communication and ...
Your Kids Will Eat Their Veggies… Eventually
As a mother of 3 kids, I have learned the hard way - with much stress and anxiety - that your kids will eat their vegetables... eventually.I was not born a hippie. I sort of evolved into one. I don’t look like a hippie either, whatever hippies look like. I look like a middle class mom with 3 ...
Myths About Marriage
There's something magical about a wedding. From the sweet smell of flowers to the coordinating colors and delicious cake, weddings are the culmination of dreams we've had since we were little girls. I remember the first wedding I went to. I was so young and my cousin was getting married in the early ...
5 Ways to Get to Know Yourself Better
One way to improve your quality of life is to get to know yourself better. What do you want out of life? What makes you happy? What are your goals and how do you achieve them? These are some of the questions that will be answered when you get to know yourself better.You can’t be truly happy or ...
18 Things to Do with Your Kids Before They Turn 18
My baby turns 18 this year and I have no idea where the years went. It seems like just yesterday that she was a toddler, giggling and laughing as she learned to walk. This year she'll be graduating high school and heading off to college. It takes my breath away.When she turned 13 we created a ...