As a child or teenager, you may have hated being told that you have to wear glasses. For some people, those first few weeks of getting used to wearing them can cause a sense of dread. However, glasses have always had a fashionable side. Dating back to the 1880s, a style called pince-nez - small oval glasses which hung on a cord - were so fashionable that some people wore them despite the fact that they didn’t actually need to. This remains a fashion today, though the styles have changed. ...
Technology And Parenting What We Need To Know
Technology as a parent can be a worrying and uncertain thing because children have much more access to electronic devices than we ever had as children, it's a minefield. It can quite quickly get out of control if you aren't careful. But technology can also be a beautiful thing, it can help with family bonding, creativity, and of course, work. So where do we draw the line? What is correct, and how do we find what works for our own families and us? Watching We used to have a TV that was hooked ...
Ninja Foodi Salsa Chicken Tacos
You all know I LOVE my Ninja Foodi and I also love Perdue chicken. Tacos are pretty high on my list as well. So today, I made Salsa Chicken Tacos with some Perdue chicken IN my Ninja Foodi! Everything happens right in the Ninja Foodi so cleanup is a snap. It literally took me less than 5 minutes to clean out my Ninja Foodi when I was finished. These take less than 30 minutes which is amazing for a weeknight dinner option. I don't get home from work until 6 pm so I like to have dinner on the ...
Bridal Shower Games We Actually Want to Play
Coming together with friends and family to celebrate an upcoming marriage is a time-honored tradition. You can expect there to be presents, food, laughter, tears, and, of course, bridal shower games. For too long, these activities have gotten a bad reputation, but bridal shower games can be fun with the right planning. Just as many of today’s showers include both members of the happy couple, shower games have changed with the times. Today, they are activities that you will actually ...
Oreo Love Bug Cookies
These are the cutest cookies! I really appreciate the simplicity of these cookies making them great for little ones wanting to help out in the kitchen. Since there is no stove or oven it's a perfect afternoon activity for preschoolers. Though I will admit that it is a bit messy or at least it can be messy if you have little ones helping out. To make these Oreo Love Bug Cookies you'll need the following - Oreo Cookies Candy Eyes Pink Sugar Red Sugar Pink Chocolate Wafers Red Chocolate ...
4 Important Lessons For New Parents
Bringing a new baby into the world can be one of the most life-enriching experiences you may ever get. The rewarding sense of seeing a life that you helped create growing up and finding their way in the world is amazing. But of course, there are challenges and setbacks. Your baby’s development will be marked with different hurdles to overcome throughout. As a new parent, you will need to learn to adapt to the changes in your baby and alter your world around their needs. Reading Up Is ...