Jennifer
Kindness Elves: Unexpected Lessons
Last year, my husband and I decided to try something new for our littles during the Christmas Holiday season: Kindness Elves. We had seen “Elf on a Shelf” from Facebook and heard stories from...
Missing my Dad this Thanksgiving
This is the first year we will not be able to celebrate Thanksgiving with my dad. He died last year in the beginning of December.
His birthday is November 24. Sometimes, Thanksgiving would fall on...
Helping my Son Love to Read by Being Engaged
Love to Read
My husband and I love to read. We read everything from history to sci-fi and horror. We both read some of the same books and like to talk about them and other...
Tips on Making a Budget Bearable
I hate budgeting. It is my dream to be able to live within our means intuitively with no need to count the dollars. However, that is not my reality, so I dutifully create a...
Tips to taking Littles to Protests, Rallies and Marches
I had never planned to take my children to protests. I had thought that road was long behind me in my twenties. Naively, I thought there would be no need.
I thought about getting a...
The Celebration of Juneteenth
Schools did not teach Juneteenth when I was growing up (including college). In fact, I only heard about the celebration at a history conference. I was intrigued by the little-known celebration also called Jubilee...
The Importance of Mother’s Day and Connections
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are big deals in our house. We do not just exchange presents, have breakfast, or go to the movies. It is a day, weekend, or longer to bond with...
Ideas for Moms’ Night Out In Colorado Springs: Think Outside the Box!
Every mom deserves a Moms' Night Out.
Raising littles is hard work.
Getting together with other parents and friends to unwind and have a little fun without littles really helps to relieve stress. It is also...
How to Answer Littles’ Endless Questions without Turning to Duct Tape
The concept of answering questions can seem like a no brainer. Of course, you should answer your littles’ questions, so they learn new things. But what about the "why" questions that seem nonsensical, obvious,...
Diversity Matters for Kindness Elves
Last year both of my littles had started school and started to hear about “Elf on a Shelf.” I decided to embrace something similar with Kindness Elves. Going online, I found a pack of...