Looking for a way to spend family time unplugged? Check out Unplug and Play by Brad Berger. The book is filled with 50 games that don't require electricity. We have reached the age of modern technology, and we spend most of our free time on the Internet playing games, texting, or on social media. It is true, we are loosing … [Continue]
Are You Teaching Your Child About Racism
Do you see the world in black or white? If so you're missing mesmerizing colors. I created this quote several months ago, and tucked it away. Today I pull it out. I've been watching the coverage on Donald Sterling, owner of the LA Clippers, and I've had so many things go through my mine. I debated whether I should do this post. I … [Continue]
Kids Parties: Ladybug Themed Ideas
Planning a Ladybug Party? Try these adorable ideas that we used for Miss Muffin's first birthday. The kids will love them, and you will be the best party planner ever. We made chicken salad the night before and the yummy ladybug crackers about an hour before the party. There's plenty of chicken salad left over from my … [Continue]
Cancer Patients Can Fly Free
Cancer patients can fly free to cancer treatment centers around the country free regardless of age. Corporate Angel Network works directly with patients, family members and corporations to coordinate travel needs for cancer patients. Corporate Angel Network is the only charitable organization in the USA who arranges travel for cancer patients … [Continue]
You Are Not The Father
You are not the father! You are not the father! I lost count of the number of times that I heard this statement while watching daytime TV today. I know that it was more times than I heard You are the father. I know I should have been spending my time more productively, but I just didn't feel like it. Do you ever have those … [Continue]
Ronald McDonald Gets A Makeover
Do you remember Ronald McDonald and the cast of characters in McDonald Land? I loved the Hamburglar and Officer Big Mac. In recent years Ronald McDonald and his friends have made few appearances on TV or any of the McDonald's restaurants. It seems his character is a thing of the past except for his appearances relating to the Ronald McDonald … [Continue]
8 Reasons Dads Are Winning Custody
Dads are winning custody. Times have changed and most courts are no longer awarding child custody to moms. Many years ago moms getting custody was the standard. Most of the time, moms were given custody in divorces or in relationships that didn't work out. This is no longer the standard. There's a new generation of men, and along with them … [Continue]
Children’s Even Monsters Book
This post contains affiliate links. I made be compensated if a purchase is made. First, a copy of the book Even Monsters was provided from Source Books for review. However, the review of the book is my opinion alone. Children either love monsters for they're afraid of them. Both of my grandchildren were afraid of the dark. My grandson had a … [Continue]
Tips for Raising Teen Girls
Should single dads take their daughters to get bras or should they seek the assistance of a woman in the family? As mothers, we just take on the responsibility when the times arrives. But, what about dads? There are many situations today where moms and dads co-parent. There are also situations where dads have primary custody of their daughters. … [Continue]