Our family is going overseas for the holidays this year. I hate the thought of Santa having to turn up at our holiday destination because it means I have to lug oversized bags full of gifts both there and back. A family of eight has enough gear to drag around. To avoid this situation, I had the children write to Santa and ask him to come to our house early in hopes of … [Read more...] about Putting Creativity Back Into Christmas
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Putting a Smile on Every Kid’s Face
Imagine a child with a cleft lip or cleft palate that is afraid to smile. Imagine that child looking into the mirror and wondering why their mouth looks different than their friends’ mouths. Operation Smile is an organization that aims to heal children’s smiles. Operation Smile provides free surgeries for children with cleft lips and cleft palates. Volunteers have treated more … [Read more...] about Putting a Smile on Every Kid’s Face
“Empty Nest” Putting Me Through The Test
Ok folks it looks like the summer has come to an end. There are no more lazy days by the pool, no more BBQ’s at the park, no more sleeping in, and most importantly no more kids around. Now, we child-rearing adults, are faced with the fact that our kids are at school, leaving us with an empty house and an uncomfortable void to fill. Awe, this is what the … [Read more...] about “Empty Nest” Putting Me Through The Test
A Matter of Life: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Motherhood can be a dream. Nothing compares to welcoming your own children into the world, to watching them take their first steps, to hearing their first words, to seeing them make friends, go to school, graduate, begin their careers, start families of their own... Motherhood can also be a nightmare. Nothing is more agonizing than watching your children hurt, bullied, or in … [Read more...] about A Matter of Life: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Monster Munch Balls
Snap, Crackle, BOO!! Putting a little spin on marshmallow crispy treats, we've made a fun and delicious Halloween project you can enjoy with the kids. Be careful - all the neighborhood monsters will want some of these tricky treats! Monster Munch Ball Recipe Ingredients: 15 cups popcorn, popped 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 (16 oz.) bag mini … [Read more...] about Monster Munch Balls