Scavenger hunt to the rescue! Do your kids have a lot of time on their hands? Are your tweens feeling dumpy and bored? I have a fun low-cost solution for you! My scavenger hunt takes at least three hours to complete. Can you hear the angels sing? This adventure keeps...

Planting a tree is a simple thing that makes a big difference. However, before you get dirty, there are some planting tree tips you're going to want know! Whether it be Earth Day, Arbor Day, National Tree Day, or an ordinary day there is always a reason to plant a...

Looking for firefly facts? You've come to the right place! What’s fun about Fireflies? Well…everything! Here are some cool facts and information about fireflies. Plus I include ways to attract the firefly and how to safely catch them. Enjoy and be gentle! Be sure to...

Road trip essentials make the journey not only easier but more fun. What items are considered essentials? When it comes to road trips there are two things that make it great: being prepared and memories. I like to think of it as if I were on the road and got stuck,...

The words ‘smile’ and ‘weight loss’ typically don’t go hand in hand when we are trying to lose weight. Let’s face it, diet, self-care, and wellness can be a challenge, no, it is a challenge. Then when you realize you need to help your child lose weight…oh brother....

Whether it’s a birthday party, Mother's Day, Father's Day, or the Christmas season, here are some gift ideas for hard-to-buy people. Let’s face it; giving gifts can be a lot of fun! So what do you get someone when you’re bone dry for ideas? I’ve got a quick list for...

Cleaning the house has been one of the most toxic yet healthy tasks in life. Sure we could pay someone else to do it but stay humble friend. Living in a clean house is not just healthy for our bodies, but for our psyche. Learn how to make cleaning less stressful by...

The first family games date back to Egypt in 3100 BC. That's right, BC "Before Christ". It was the game of Senet that set the stage for board games. Today stores are filled with an overwhelming display of games. Let me save you some time and money, the best place to...

What are some of the best children's books for 4-year-olds? Storytime gives us parents or grandparents an intimate time to share an adventure with our children. Below you'll find a list of happy healthy kid-approved children's books for 4-year-olds or school-aged...

Have you wondered how to start volunteering? I've got 4 great tips to help you succeed with your helping hand. But first, let's reminisce. Have you caught yourself saying, “Oh, someone else will do it.”? We all know volunteering is essential for our charities,...

There have been recent conversations in our home about what it means to ‘work hard’. Different generations have different definitions, and I get that, but I think we can all agree that hard work takes four things: integrity, sweat, humility, and sacrifice. In this...

How to comfort hurting people can be confusing, so much so, that we end up doing nothing. Doing nothing isn't the answer. We weren't put on this planet to go through hardship alone. Let's pull up our bootstraps, and open our hearts and our arms for those who need to...