Cooking dinner every night can mean that our inspiration is running pretty dry by Sunday. It’s the end of the week and whilst we have the time to cook, the ideas just aren’t coming. Most of us get into the routine of cooking the same five or six meals a week, in rotation, without fail. Add some interest and excitement back to meal times and experiment with some new ways of cooking an old favorite. Beef is such a versatile meat and can be cooked in so many different ways. Get some inspiration ...
New Beginnings: Preparing For Life With a Newborn
Having a baby is the single most incredible and life changing things you will ever do. The moment you become a parent, life is never the same again. You experience love like you’ve never known, and knowing you have created this new person and new life is truly mind blowing. But of course, with parenthood comes huge responsibility. There are so many things to consider before, during and after welcoming your baby into the world, it can feel like a monumental task. Luckily you have nine months to ...
Calling All PTA Moms
If you have or have had a child in school then you've probably volunteered for the PTA. A room full of parents, wanting to help, can get pretty chaotic. Right now, we are in the midst of planning our school carnival. It's a pretty big deal, lots of moving parts. We have parents working on silent auction items, raffle prizes and ticket sales, dinner buffet, concession stands, games and more. The list seems to go on and on and on! Not only do we have over a dozen different areas we need ...
Air Bound Now on DVD
Another great family friendly movie has been released on DVD this morning. You can now watch Air Bound on demand, digital HD or head to the store and pick up a copy. In the opening scenes of Air Bound we meet Gavin and Matthew. Two city mice trying to find their way to the ocean. Since they live in the city they've never seen the ocean and it's their dream to see it. On their journey to find the ocean they come across a whole bunch of mice. I thought it looked like a carnival! There was all ...
Debunking Motherhood Myths
Parenting a newborn can be the biggest challenge anyone will face. Most of us have some natural instincts when it comes to child rearing and motherhood. Even so, it’s good to get as much help as possible. But, what do you do when the advice is so conflicting? In truth, everyone has their way of doing things. One book will swear by a method while another disregards that same approach as harmful to your baby. And, asking advice from parents is no different. If you think they’ll give you an ...
Can Parenting Benefit Other Parts Of Your Life? (Pssst… Yes It Can)
Having a child is the most wonderful gift of all. And becoming a parent is a lifelong commitment that will inevitably influence many aspects of your world. The feelings alone are hugely satisfying for any mother. Still, finding ways to juggle parenthood and other life elements in a positive manner can make a world of difference. Parenting will always take precedence over other aspects, but that doesn’t mean those influences shouldn’t be positive. The marriage between being a mother and ...
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