(Editor’s note: don’t forget to scroll down and enter to win in the Rafflecopter widget below!) When TechnoBoy and The Mercenary were just infants, Hubby and I took them to visit family. It was about a 2 hour drive, which we made easily while the boys slept. Two days later when we headed home, a [...]

It turns out that while the government can report on Census results rather quickly, the entirety of Census data is not released by law until 72 years after the fact. This is to protect privacy (a very good idea). So! In April of 2012, the 1940 Census will be released. This happens every ten years, [...]

These placeholders are cute, so much fun to make, and they can even be eaten after your Thanksgiving dinner. Kids love making this craft, and they look fantastic at the kids’ Thanksgiving table. What child wouldn’t want this candy turkey as their placeholder? (But make sure they eat their dinner first!) Supplies: Double Stuffed Oreo [...]

So. Teens. They can be frustrating! The respect around here has been occasionally…lacking. I tend to have high expectations for the boys. Not everyone agrees that children should be required to be polite and respectful. I get that. I’ve even tried to talk myself out of thinking that they should honor their parents and be [...]

(Editor’s note: Melissa has some ideas to manage allergies naturally this post. Thanks Melissa!) Looking for that extra special baby shower or toddler birthday gift? Giving special furniture for their rooms not only is a great gift for them, but a wonderful gift for their parents as well. Before buying any furniture for a baby [...]

Editor’s note: please welcome Sandy’s advice for getting the kids to help around the house. Thanks, Sandy!) For years I struggled with motivating my children to help me clean the house. As soon as I said the two magic words “cleanup time” they all disappeared. My oldest would grab a book and hide on the [...]