Tag: tips and tricks

10 Tonsillectomy Tips and Tidbits

Only a few short months ago, my brave five-year-old daughter endured a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. Thanks to tonsils that touched, snoring, apnea, and an overheating issue, the time arrived for her to have those “friends” removed from operation.

Tips and Tricks To Simplify Your Life

Do you ever dream of simpler times? I don’t know how it happened. We have dishwashers, washing machines, smart phones, robotic vacuums, wash-and-wear clothes, air...

Organizing the Family’s Finances

So, you’ve organized your closet. And your basement storage area. Maybe even your pantry. Is it time to organize your finances? The idea for getting...

Fun Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

A few years back, two friends and I met on St. Patrick’s Day for a green beer at a local Irish pub. I’ve known...

Decluttering: Taking on the Monster

If you have no clutter in your life, move along — this post is not for you. (Well, perhaps you could leave us your...

5 Tips To Get You Through The Cold Season

There might not be anything worse than hearing a little baby struggle with a stuffy nose and congestion. Those sounds likely make us as...

Tips and Tricks for Better Sleep

When I was a kid, I could sleep anywhere. On sofas. In cars. On planes. In sleeping bags. Anywhere. These days? Not. So. Much. Since my...

Mom Tips on How To Clean Like a Pro!

I have a friend who loves to clean. She loves to wash dishes, to do laundry and especially to sweep the floor. Once, she...

A Family Guide to National Parks

How many National Parks have you visited? These 63 patches of land are some of America’s greatest treasures, housing everything from waterfalls to geysers,...

Big Cities; Big Fun!

Culture and sports and food, oh my! If you're looking for bright lights and endless activities, a big city is the place to visit....