How we deck the halls for the holiday season is a very personal decision. From how early we get started to how many trees we put up, our decorating decisions are guided by our culture, our style, and our family traditions. Many of us make the same choices year after year. Others take each season as a chance to change it up a bit. Either way, the process can be a bit intimidating. Luckily, there are some things you can do that will make your job easier in the long run. Here are our top five tips for things you should do before you... Read More

As parents, the list of things you teach your children is endless--from walking and talking, to reading and writing, to attitudes and behaviors, the list is endless. You are molding your child and helping them grow into happy, successful adults. With the increase of negative messages throughout the news and at our fingertips with social media, its even more important to teach children about compassion and gratitude. These values will help them grow to become kind and moral adults. Studies have shown that kids who practice grateful... Read More

If youre hosting this years Thanksgiving feast, you probably shouldnt be taking the time to read this article. Youve got lots of work to do! But since youre here, lets talk a little bit about what you need to do to prep your home for the big day. Youve probably got the menu handled so well focus on the house. The goal here is not perfection. The goal is to have your guests smell only the turkey when they walk in the door and to thwart that judgmental aunt from pointing out the dust bunnies in the corner. Declutter: Yes,... Read More

Halloween is the perfect time to dust off your book of spells, put on your witches hat, and create a spooktacularly good time for your kids and their buddies. After all, All Hallows Eve doesnt have to be all about collecting candy. Here are eight surefire ways to get into the holiday spirit. The beauty of each of these activities is that they can be customized according to age group so that they are fun and safe for all. Build a Happy Haunted House: What could be more fun than converting your garage into a creepy but... Read More

OK Moms, the summer is officially over: the kids are back in school, the temperatures are dropping, and the humidity is no longer stifling. But instead of collapsing now that the summer rush is over, its time to do things for you to get into the fall spirit at home. Here are tips that you can use to enjoy this changing season. Decorate Decorating for fall often conjures up images of pumpkins and cornucopia centerpieces for Thanksgiving. But in reality, there are simple things you can do to spruce up your living area for the... Read More

The summer has come and gone and you are ready to get the kiddos back in school! Unfortunately, a lot goes into ensuring that not only are your kids ready to get back into the school year groove but so is your day care! Here is our guide to making sure that your daycare plans are ready to go! Call your daycare Its important to make sure that your kids are still enrolled in their previous daycare and havent accidentally been taken off a list! Its also important because the daycare administrators can let you know what... Read More

The summer is coming to an end and you want to make sure you give your kids a summer to remember. It can be hard to wrangle the whole family together to take a weekend trip or spend the day at a waterpark. Here is our list of ways you can get in some last minute summer memories without a lot of planning ahead of time: Go Backyard Camping Nothing is more fun than spending the night under the stars and reading your kids some bed time stories by flashlight. Camping with your kids doesnt have to be a hassle! Set up a tent in... Read More

Weve all had those days where we felt like nothing could raise us out of a funk and nothing seems to be going right. It can feel easier to simply wallow in these feelings but it is so important to remain positive because positivity can change the world. Heres how: Realize That You Can Make A Difference Negativity can only lead to more negativity and doubt. If you change your mindset, you can change your outlook on the impact you can have. Nothing comes of thinking negatively whereas if you think more positively, you are able... Read More

Summer is the time of year to get out and enjoy the warmer weather, shake off the dreary winter and unpredictable spring. Summer is also a good time to get all the dirt, pollen and other nastiness that has been tracked into your home cleaned out of the carpets. Getting your carpets cleaned this time of year is not only aesthetically pleasing, but is also a health benefit. Depending on where you live, heat, humidity, pests, dust and pollen can make a big impact in the air quality on your home and cleaning your carpets can help minimize... Read More

Being a Champion Mom to our kiddos is a full time job. During summer break you probably feel like you are working over-time. Keeping the kids busy and entertained all day every day is a lot of work. So, in order to help you survive summer break, we have put together a few awesome hacks for you to use during these next couple months. For the kids: Plan a Schedule To save yourself a lot of trouble in the long run, work out a schedule for the kids. Set certain days of the week to be outing days and others for staying in.... Read More