$5 for a snack bar at the airport? I don’t think so! These are some favorite snacks that both you and the kids can enjoy.


$5 for a snack bar at the airport? I don’t think so! These are some favorite snacks that both you and the kids can enjoy.

Election season is upon us. It’s the time when social media is blowing up with trash talk from the candidates and trash talk about the candidates. It’s the time when you’re tempted to “unfriend” some of your friends, because you’re sick of them posting political propaganda that is opposite from your own political beliefs. It’s the time when you see someone with a political bumper sticker for a candidate you dislike and you’re tempted to cut them off in traffic. It’s relatively easy to ignore opposing political opinions when they’re coming from the internet or co-workers, BUT it’s much harder to have a political divide when it’s your spouse!

We all know vacations are for relaxing and forgetting about the real world, but your waistline doesn’t know that! And when you take kids out of their normal active lifestyles, they’ll be fine for a day, but just like wild horses, they need to run! Here are a few favorite spots to stay active on vacation without making it feel like actually working out!

Valentine’s Day is a time for building memories and connections with your child to show the special people in your life you care. With so many options for gifts and little ways to show how you feel, it’s hard to decide where to start… and why limit the fun? This year, start a new tradition by creating a basket full of treats and fun activities your whole family will love.

If you’ve been married for a few years, chances are Valentine’s Day isn’t what it used to be. Fresh ideas don’t seem so fresh… Instead of a dozen roses you’d rather get a dozen more hours of sleep. A stuffed bear? It’s just one more thing to wash. Chocolate? Well… a girl can never get enough chocolate.

Before you had kids you never realized how much stuff one little baby can have. Next thing you know you need to proceed with caution as not to trip on baby gear in every room. There’s the diaper changing needs, toys, blankets and burp cloths, binkies strewn about, swing, booster seat and more. Sometimes in the throes of parenthood your home screams “Baby on Board.” Life is a balancing act and your home should be no different. With a few clever decorating hacks, you can take back your home so it appears like adults live there, too. And we’ve got just the tips you need to make the transition back.