Inspired by my Mama, this roasted tomato soup recipe is the one I turn to anytime my child feels under the weather or has a sore throat. This morning my daughter woke up complaining that her throat hurt. In our home, it’s understood that a sore throat generally calls for some homemade peppered chicken soup…
I love that my children love to dream. The hows and whys are never thought about. They just dream of achieving something and hold onto that hope. While all that is wished for cannot be practically put into motion, there are those little seed dreams we can water. I strongly believe that a child is never…
Orange Marmalade Muffins are a tribute to the popular Paddington marmalade sandwiches Michael Bond’s lovable bear always has on hand! This is a recipe any Paddington fan will love! In our home, marmalade is synonymous with the little bear with a big personality, Paddington. Marmalade is something you generally have to develop a taste for….
The first day of school brings along a mixture of emotions… excitement, concern, fear and/or joy. One never knows what the school year ahead holds and no, it doesn’t get easier when it’s your first day at high school, college or university. That same set of emotions follow along as the years roll on! In…
Encouraging a new reader is so important to motivate him/her to develop a lifetime love for reading. HarperCollins has recently published Dr Julie Wood’s Learn to Read with Tug the Pup and Friends box sets that will help do just that. Each box set holds 11 learn-to-read books and a parent’s guide with ideas on how to…
Prepping to go back to school can be pretty expensive especially when you have more than one child needing school supplies and what not for the new school year. That’s where Dollar Tree comes in. With everything priced at a dollar, here’s one place you can stretch that buck to the max! My 8 year…
Our children are given to us to love, to build up and then go out and become world changers. They may not become front page features but if they’re a blessing to their families, the people around them and the circles they move around in, then… they’ve become world changers. As parents it’s important we encourage our…
I believe summer is all about fun. But I do think three months with no learning can do more harm than good to a child. In one of my eBay guides I’ve talked about Summer Slide and have shared 3 ways to prevent it. In the same, I mentioned School Zone Workbooks. If your child hasn’t worked on…
My family knows I’m not a fan of portable DVD players on road trips or using cartoons on any tech device, to entertain kids while waiting at a Doctor’s office or while grocery shopping. I am incredibly biased towards books and audiobooks though. I recognize the need to keep a child’s mind engaged, so why…
Do you pay your child to do chores? I guess I should first ask if you encourage your child, yes, even your 4 year old, to help/do certain chores around the house? Little ones can do a bunch of stuff: Load the washing machine with Mama/Dad’s help Help lay the table Bring in the lighter…
I never thought there would come a day when I would have to wonder how to untangle doll hair! It all began last evening when my daughter moaned that she couldn’t find a doll with manageable hair to practice braiding on. With all the years of playing, her Disney Princess dolls lay in a pail with…
Are you feeling overwhelmed with your first pregnancy? Breathe! Here are 5 tips for first-time pregnant moms that helped this mama. Being pregnant is a beautiful feeling. Carrying a tiny life in your womb, feeling your little one grow, kick, squirm, and hiccup over the months, is something only you can experience. While each pregnancy…
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