Life Your Way

“Mom, my stomach hurts. Can I stay home today?”  “I hate school!” If you hear this frequently, you may have a struggling learner. For these students, school is anything but enjoyable. Don’t wait for things to get better – usually they don’t. Without parental involvement and support, worn-out students continue to spiral down until their [...]

Kid made gifts that showcase artwork and can also serve a functional purpose are some of my favorite things to have my kids create for Mother’s Day. I have seen several DIY tile coaster tutorials on Pinterest that looked simple, so we decided to adapt the idea a bit to include kid artwork and designs and [...]

Did you know that of the 84,000 or so chemicals floating around the American marketplace, the EPA only has “sufficient health and safety information” on 200 of them? The New York Times recently poked fun at parents who make their own cleaning supplies from baking soda just to try to avoid toxins, and although they [...]

I’d love to invest in a storage facility. You know, the ones where people pay $120 a month to store $50 worth of stuff. I know it’s hard to get rid of things, especially if you’ve had them for a long time. My cousin used to have a basement loaded with boxes that she’d had [...]

Yep. I often have those days where my body tries to tell me: don’t bother blogging. See, it’s not easy to be creative on demand, yet, if we are to be successful in what we are trying to do as bloggers, consistency has got to play a big part in that. Writers block can affect [...]

We’ve never been big mouthwash users. Although I love the idea of fresh minty breath, I’m not a fan of “the burn” that comes from traditional mouthwash. We recently had the opportunity to try CloSYS Oral Rinse, an alcohol-free mouthwash that kills 99% of harmful bacteria and balances the pH in your mouth. CloSYS comes [...]

As the school year winds down, many parents’ thoughts turn to one question: What will I do with the kids home all summer? From sports to camps to family vacations, there are plenty of activities available to keep your kids busy.  But how do you decide?  And how do pay for it all? Deciding How [...]