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Any parent of a toddler can attest to the fact that they are completely transparent and honest. The sentences that come out of their mouths and the actions that they perform are a mirror into the teaching that we pour into their lives. Every single encounter, experience, and word is new to them and their [...]
Recently I attended the county fair where my husband and I grew up participating in 4-H programs and now volunteer. During our week of 4-H festivities and the hustle and bustle, I had many chances to observe the army of mothers who were scurrying around after their children and often their 300-plus pound animals. These [...]
Every season is cobbler season in our household. My mother-in-law shared her trusty cobbler recipe with me over 25 years ago, and it remains a family favorite. Cobbler preparation is low-key enough to accommodate help from young children, so it is easy to have your kids join you in the kitchen for this recipe. It [...]
In today's world, it's easy to get caught up in other people's seemingly perfect looks. On the surface, we know that the airbrushed model isn't real, but for some reason, we keep holding ourselves to that impossible standard. After I had my first daughter I decided the self-hate needed to stop. She'll have a lifetime [...]
High School students around the world dream of studying abroad as a foreign exchange student. They study for challenging language exams. Students fill out lengthy applications and write personal essays. Families pen heartfelt letters. These tasks emphasize the academic aspect of the exchange program, yet the host family’s role is paramount to the exchange experience. [...]
Raising a child around team sports and learning the lessons they provide has changed our family for the better. My husband is the head coach of the Eastern Greene Football program. This is his first year in this position but he has been a high school assistant for the last eight years and was a [...]
Before you read this, there are a few things you should know about me. I love food. I love cooking, meal planning, and reading food blogs. When sharing my food with loved ones, I prefer that they rave about appreciate the dish I offer them. My son does not like sandwiches. He also has whimsical [...]
"He is going through a chubby phase." "She has always had a belly on her." "If I didn't have her in sports, who knows what she would look like!" "She is finally losing her chub." "Chunky is only cute on a baby." I could think of a [...]
I’m currently about three months into motherhood and let me tell you…it has been a trip to say the least! It’s one thing for people to tell you what labor and delivery, life with a newborn, and motherhood, in general, will be like, but it is a whole other thing to actually experience it yourself. [...]
Scrolling through my social media feeds, I noticed an influx of subscription box ads that were geared towards kids. I ignored these ads many times, not giving them a second thought until finally, my curiosity won. What is the hype about box subscriptions? Are they worth the money? Would they be a great gift idea [...]
