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Travel Survival Skills for Car Trips With Kids
We’ve all been there. Cars, trains and airplanes can be quite the match for a parent’s patience level. But with a little bit of planning ahead and some critical supplies, you can conquer Are we there yet? syndrome and sit back to enjoy the ride. 1. Entertainment
Five Best Practices for School Success
“You don’t have to make it perfect, but you can make it great.” – Alessio, my 5-year old son, advising his frustrated little sister on why her squiggly lines are okay in her first attempts at writing the alphabet
It’s back-to-school time again. In families across America the homework showdowns have already begun. Parents struggle with homework almost as much as kids do. After a full day at school, it’s hard to get …
Chocolate Marshmallow Pretzel Bars
We love to sass up old recipes and give them a modern look. This gooey Pretzel Bar is a new twist on a favorite cousin, the Rice Krispie Treat. It’s the perfect treat to serve at your next Back to School event! Ingredients
Back-to-School Business Trip Tips
Most of us survived, more or less, the first week or two of back-to-school chaos. Our kids hopefully have all the backpacks, textbooks, and sharpened pencils they need. We’re all coping with those nasty alarm clocks that have the gall to buzz while it’s still dark out.
Now onto phase two: mastering our own absence when our kids are in school.
Leaving your kids behind during the school year is a challenge few …
Triple F (Fennel, Frisee and Fruit) Salad
I love fennel, cooked or raw! My French family also uses the stalk to add to a large pitcher of water. It’s beautiful, smells fresh of licorice, and is a great drink for the tummy! Ingredients 3 fennel bulbs 4 heads of frisee (you can substitute endives if you want) 5 tangerines Directions Thinly slice the fennel bulbs and wash. Keep the stalks for your water pitcher! Chop the heads of frisee in half.
The Five Things I Learned In My Rookie Year Being A Working Mom
This Fall, I celebrated my first anniversary of returning to “working mom” after becoming a first-time mother. Ironically, in the same month, I started a new job. In retrospect, it’s not a coincidence. They say the first year is the hardest for significant life changes. It’s a period of unknowns, new obstacles, and inevitable mistakes made along the way. And frankly, since I don’t have much to compare it to at this point, I’d say year one of being a working mom was quite the cluster.
How to Watch and Stream The 76th Annual Emmy Awards
The 76th Annual Emmy Awards are Sunday, roughly nine months after the last celebration of the best television. Last year’s Hollywood strikes delayed the show’s 75th edition until January, when “Succession” and “The Bear” dominated the show.
How to Make Hawaiian Shaved Ice at Home + Easy DIY Organic Fruit Syrups Recipe
As a mom, I love keeping things fun and fresh for the family, especially when it comes to treats like Hawaiian shaved ice. And while store-bought syrups are convenient, sometimes I like to go the extra mile and make my own fruit syrups at home—especially when I want something organic and free from artificial ingredients.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom: How Personal Growth Strengthened Their Love
In a candid interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast, pop star Katy Perry delved into the details of her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom, including their brief breakup in 2017. The pair, who first met at the Golden Globe Awards in 2016, have since weathered ups and downs that eventually led them to their current strong and stable relationship. But it wasn’t always smooth sailing.
Why You Should Absolutely Avoid the “Bank Glitch” Trend: Protect Your Financial Future
As a mom of three and a financial advisor, I’ve seen firsthand how essential it is to teach kids about budgeting, saving, and financial responsibility. Equally important is educating them on what not to do, and here’s a prime example: a dangerous trend is circulating on social media, encouraging people to exploit a supposed “bank glitch” to withdraw free cash from ATMs. While this may seem harmless in viral videos, it is actually bank fraud and can lead to serious legal trouble for you or your kids.