Between going to work, paying bills, and just getting through day to day life, it’s easy for everything to feel monotonous. I think there’s a lot to be said for spontaneous humor and surprises, especially between spouses. Here are some ideas of fun and easy traditions you can start that will create … Read more
Now that my daughter is getting to be old enough to start helping with chores, I have been thinking of ways to make chores fun. Here was my first idea: Chore Tic-Tac-Toe. For now, she needs to get three X’s in a row in order to “win.” When my younger child is … Read more
I started using “creative consequences” for my kids about six months ago and was shocked at what a difference it made in whether or not they actually listen to me. It gets their attention much faster than the typical lines they’ve heard a thousand times. Some of them may seem kind of … Read more
A while ago, my daughter and I had a Mommy/Daughter day, and I realized that we were both getting sick of the same old dinner and a movie, or the kids’ places that we go to for birthday parties. So, I came up with some new ideas that sounded more memorable. We … Read more
Happy New Year! For my first post of 2013, here are 5 crazy ideas for twists on sledding. You should be able to do any of these with items you already have. Please leave me a comment if you try any of them! 1. Use a laundry basket: you can fill it … Read more
The love of a parent for a child is like a seed. It starts with the anticipation of the birth and continues to develop and become stronger over the years. Becoming a parent involves a metamorphosis, where self-interest takes precedence over the unconditional dedication and selfless love. Once you have become a … Read more
Here are ideas for keeping kids busy while you need to get things done around the house. None of them will make a mess, and most can be done with items you have around the house already. Magnets: make magnets for kids so that they can play with them while you are … Read more
Date nights are one of my favorite things in life. I actually think that I like date nights now more than I did in my single days. Here are some of my favorite date night ideas – please note that some of them are at-home date nights, so you’ll have to make arrangements … Read more
Some of my best childhood memories are of our family traditions, especially the ones we made up on our own. I always knew that when I had my own family, traditions would be a big part of our life. Not only do traditions provide a sense of family unity, but they’re usually … Read more
I’m going to try something new this year for my New Year’s Resolution. I can’t decide between eating healthier, saving money, giving back, and everything else that I should do all year long, so each month I’m going to devote myself to a different resolution. At the end of each month I’m … Read more
The Family Foundation is the first tab in our Family Notebook. It serves as the foundation for how you want your family and household to function. We have there sections within this tab: the Mission Statement, Family Rules, and Reward Charts. How Do Solid Foundations Form in Families? Because every family is … Read more
In your children’s eyes, you can do no wrong. Make the most of this stage by spending quality time with your little ones. Try one each day for a month to show those kiddos how special they really are. Makeup a handshake The sillier, the better! Feel free to include shimmies, jumping, … Read more
