Tips + Tricks

You've finally done it. You have managed to close the tablets, take away the video game controllers, turn off the TV, and throw the phones into your bag. "We are going to spend time as a family!" You declare...

The Tooth Fairy in our house has pretty much retired, and not a moment too soon, because she was quite forgetful. Seriously, I don't know how she had a job. Even though she occasionally showed up on time, more...

I was a competitive gymnast for 13 years, a coach of all ages for 6 years, and a high school gymnastics judge for 3 years. If you have a question about cartwheels or pointed toes, I’m your girl. (Just be...

May is JUST around the corner, and you know what that means: an ever-increasing demand on our time, energy, sanity, and wallet. Between sports, school, other extracurriculars, birthdays, special occasions, and everything else, May might feel like an endless...

Do you have a child who is reluctant to make art and get messy? Or one who gets easily frustrated while making art? I can relate and am sharing my tips I have learned along the way to help...

While many consider adopting a pet, just visiting local animal shelters can also be a great option for families. It's a wonderful way to give animals that don't normally get personalized attention, some love and affection. Whether you find...

We have seen the news story and disturbing video that came out recently involving one of our universities, and I know that it has saddened our hearts and has brought shame to our state. Bottom line, that behavior is taught...

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post for Family Friendly Homes. However, all opinions are 100% of my own. When our first son was born, I obsessed about everything safety related. Read the books and the blogs, became overwhelmed with friendly...

So you want to be a foster parent! Congratulations and welcome to the club! My husband and I have been foster parents for just under 2 years now and in that time we've had 8 kiddos come through our home....

One month ago, the initial novelty of having an “extended” spring break brought joy to our teen-aged son. However, the excitement quickly wore off as the days turned into weeks, then turned into the new normal of shelter-in-place, social...

Have you ever had so many things to do and so many tasks to accomplish that you can't see straight? So many needs to meet and so many hats to wear that you are at a loss for where...

Recently, my husband and I took our eight-year-old and ten-year-old to the Great Salt Plains to dig for selenite crystals. It was such a fun family trip – one that I know we will take again! I had been...