Household chores don’t have to fall on the shoulders of one parent. While it might seem easier to do everything on your own, in the long run you’re doing yourself and your kids a disservice. But the question remains, how can you motivate kids to get involved with chores around the house? There’s no single … Read More
Outdoor Play Spaces: More Than a Swing Set
Kids need plenty of space to run and play, and lots of ways to spark their imagination. The more options they’ve got to be creative, the more fun they’ll have. Outdoor play spaces can be so much more than just a swing set. And with a little imagination, you can give them lots of reasons … Read More
More Than a Cooler, It’s A Kitchen on Wheels
It’s on wheels, it packs it’s own power and includes more gadgets than any other cooler you’ve seen. Maybe it’s a kitchen on wheels? 21st Century Cooler Gets It’s Start on Kickstarter This Kickstarter project is absolutely amazing, for many reasons. So what is Kickstarter? It’s a website where people like you and I can … Read More
5 Home Tips to Get Ready for Unplanned Company
Not everyone loves “drop-in” guests – especially when kids, pets, and life in general keep the home front in a less-than-spotless daily state! But as summer approaches, drop-ins are inevitable. So what home tips do you follow in those frantic 5, 10 or 30 minutes before unplanned company arrives? Keeping a checklist handy can help … Read More
Yesterday Life Was Simpler & Tomorrow?
Do you remember as a child, wondering what it would be like to live in Cinderella’s castle? Did you feel better doing your chores around the house after you saw the movie? Or dream about growing up and having others take care of you? Our lives and homes are very different today, and sometimes I wonder … Read More
Women Caregivers & Taking Care of You
Women caregivers are the glue that hold families and communities together. Women are raised to be nurturers beginning as mothers and then chef, chauffeur and chief financial officer. Women caregivers commit so much time to filling these roles, that there’s simply not enough time left for themselves. It’s east to relate to Dr. Mache Seibel’s … Read More
Happy New Year to All
As children our year starts with the beginning of a new school year but then we grow up and thankfully, the calendar gives us the opportunity to start a new year on today’s magic day. Wishing you a Happy New Year and suggest you think long and hard about one important change or goal you … Read More
Wishing You a Wonderful Holiday Season
From our house to your homes around the world, we wish you a wonderful holiday. May you and your families find peace during this holiday season, with warmth and love shared by all. Merry Christmas Happy New Year … and a Wonderful Holiday Season
Dreaming of a White Christmas
A white Christmas was more common when I was a little girl. Now a white Christmas is a special treat, as we only get the fluffy stuff once every 6 to 8 years … in time for Christmas. That’s why it’s important to take photos while the houses are decorated for the holidays. Hope you … Read More
Time For Women’s Hobbies At Home & Elsewhere?
Wondering what women’s hobbies are most popular? The more important question is whether women feel they have any free time for personal hobbies. The idea for this article came from trying to write an article about women caves, e.g. how and where women spend time relaxing at home (our version of the man’s cave). … Read More