Family Life

This easy homemade croutons recipe is perfect for any salad! Rather than throwing them out, I make the best homemade croutons ever! Besides being really easy to make, they are …

Discipline is not a dirty word. In fact, effective discipline techniques involve both communication and commitment. Through the use of rewards and consequences, you can show your child how to …

ADHD in children is seen in many different ways and treated in just as many. Here are some ADHD basics and what you need to know at the start

Our printable chore charts for preschoolers are great for the younger crowd, but for your older children you need something that encourages a bit more responsibility. Check out the two …

Trying to get ready, you have gone over checklist after checklist. Even though you have the basics covered (clothes, school supplies, laptop, etc), it’s possible a few essentials have been …

The kitchen is no doubt easily the most busy and well-used room or space in the house, so it is no surprise if chaos and clutter can take over it …

This delicious and easy fruit salsa is the best peach nectarine salsa recipe around! It always feels like the perfect time to eat right and nourish our bodies with foods …

There may be families who save the praise and encouragement for special times, but in our house, that praise and encouragement flows freely. That’s not to say that we have …

I think, in the wee hours of the morning, my children gather and form a “Picky Eaters Club” that is intent on the demise of lunch as we know it. …

That being said, I’m also a strong believer in kids being given chores they are developmentally able to do. Assigning a 4 year old to unload the dishwasher? Probably not a good …

This healthy fruit dip makes you not feel so guilty about dipping your fruit! I thought I’d never find a fruit dip recipe that did not include marshmallow fluff and …

When we moved into our house seven years ago, I had big plans to replace all of the mini-blinds with beautiful Roman shades and curtains. And then the washer and …

As summer slowly winds down, your kids are (a) bored out of their minds and can’t wait to go back to school or (b) dreading the end of summer and …

Keeping track of family activities is not only practical but also usually necessary especially for big households. A family activity tracking system that you create yourself is a sure way …

When it’s time to unplug and store the extension cords, it can be a royal mess. A quick, easy, and inexpensive solution? Recycled toilet paper and paper towel tubes! How …

The Fourth of July is almost here and your front porch needs some decorations stat!   Never fear, the three quick ideas below will have it decorated in record time. 1.  Flags, …