Halloween is fast approaching and parents and children everywhere are beginning to look for inspiration to feed the imagination. The beauty of Halloween is that for one day, people of all ages have license to create beyond what is typical, usual, or expected. … Read More
My husband and I are preparing for a weekend getaway to Asheville, NC. ListPlanIt is sponsoring the Type-A Mom Conference and, during the day, I will be attending some of the wonderful sessions and meeting some lovely people. My parents are willing volunteers… Read More
* This post was originally published in June of 2008. It has been modified and improved. The holidays are a beautiful time of year. Preparing for the winter holidays can be a hectic and time-consuming task. To make the most of the festive… Read More
Right now, we are facing one of the most beautiful, yet busiest seasons of the whole year. The next 3 and a half months will be filled with brainstorming, creating, cooking, eating, visiting, decorating, and celebrating. Take a moment to go to your… Read More
This Thursday, September 16 is exactly 100 days before Christmas. Many of you will either jump up and down with excitement at the prospect of another holiday season approaching or gasp and hold your heart and wonder how you’ll have the strength to… Read More
If you think you might be going abroad, then having your passport ready to go is the first step. Maybe you already have one. That’s great! Just be sure to check the issue date. Passports expire after 10 years for adults and 5… Read More
A sedentary lifestyle is what causes people to pack on weight and shorten lifespans. It is vital that we get our bodies moving as often as possible. Creating healthy habits and exercise routines now will set you up for a lifetime of good… Read More
I was 37 years before I ever experienced real grief. Just 4 years ago, we moved to Maine. Two months later, we went in search of a furry friend to live with us. We had had puppies before, and with 3 children in… Read More
After the holiday weekend, September becomes a month to focus on health and family. Summer is over and it is time to return to what’s important. click image to download as a pdf Monday (9/6/2010) Happy Labor Day – Spend the day with… Read More
The official, unofficial end of summer is this weekend. Many people get a long weekend to make it even more sweet. What I love about holidays is that it takes an ordinary weekend and gives us a reason to make it memorable! Don’t… Read More
