Longtime readers will remember that HIP program that I undertook in 2009. HIP stands for Heroes In Parenting. With all the depressing news that surrounds us, I really felt the need to highlight people who are doing good things with their kids. Here we are 2 years later, and we’re still surrounded by some pretty [...]

(Editor’s note: Hello, Internets! Please welcome Adana who brings us some yummy suggestions for healthy fats to incorporate into your kids’ diet. Thanks, Adana!) Fats have been given a bad rep by the media. Most people assumed that eating fats is the main cause of gaining weight, but this isn’t necessarily the case. While it’s [...]

Good Friday, Internets! Today I bring you a photo of our adorable puppy who is the biggest snuggle bunny you’ll ever meet. Which is pretty surprising considering she’s a Jack Russell terrier. The boys got bean bags for Christmas and not a day goes by that Keely doesn’t avail herself of one or more of [...]

Hey Gang! I think that my post the other day inviting you to join the contest was confusing. This whole ContestBurner system is great but super powerful and I’m still learning my way around it. So! Let’s try again, shall we? I’m giving away a 3 month membership to JumpStart 3D online, an amazing interactive [...]

(Editor’s note: please welcome this week’s guest author, Janet Peterson. She has excellent advice for anyone with a teen that wants a tattoo. I know we may have this conversation someday. Thanks Janet!!) Kids want a lot of stuff. We get used to them chanting “Can I have that??” through the years and when it’s [...]

Remember my review of the JumpStart 3D online game a while back? Well guess what??!? I get to give away a 3-month membership to the site! (Retail value of membership is $23.97 USD) I may have mentioned it already, but it can’t hurt to say again: I LOVE giveaways. Just to review, JumpStart 3D Online [...]