(Editor’s note: Please welcome Shelley’s very sage advice for those of us who need more time. Thanks, Shelley!) Planning Ahead Creates More Time – No Magic Needed Have you ever wished there were more hours in the day to get things done? Would it make any difference or would you still be wanting more? See, [...]

Please welcome Carol with some wisdom for parenting while working from home AND keeping your sanity. Thanks, Carol! When you work and you have kids, what you really have is two full-time jobs. Throw in a daily commute and it’s no wonder you’re lacking sleep and you can’t find a minute to yourself. While having [...]

Please welcome J.J.’s suggestions for getting kids to write thank you notes. Thanks, J.J.! Any parent knows that getting children to complete even the simplest tasks such as putting pajamas in the clothes hamper or turning a light off when leaving a room is near impossible. How then are we expected to teach wee-ones the [...]

Good Friday, Heroes! This has been a busy week. How about you? Here….nuts. Crazy. I’m just glad it’s Friday. Because now we can do the crazy nuts weekend. Yay us! Wait. Maybe I should be worried instead. There’s more to do this weekend than there are hours to do them in. Eek. Nah. Let’s smile [...]

Howdy, Heroes! Did you know that October is Family History month? Yup. It is. The good folks at Archive.com have created a super interesting graphic that celebrates our diversity and heritage. It also has suggestions for ways to get involved with your own family. Check it out! What will you do to celebrate your family’s [...]

Please welcome Jason with his account of being a first-time dad. Thanks, Jason! Becoming a new parent is one of the most exhilarating and apprehensive times that any of us will ever face in our lifetime. I personally had always wanted to have children of my own, but wanted to wait until the time was [...]