As our youngest enters kindergarten, I've now entered a new chapter in my own life.
So, what's next for this mom?
For most of my adulthood, I enjoyed a thriving career as a journalist. But, for the past eight years, my...
One of my greatest joys is figuring out how my daughters can learn within their typical environment. Your kids don’t always have to be in a classroom to learn. With how fast our days go by and the little...
It’s that time of year again, back to school. If you have school aged children, you are hearing the siren call of every school, teacher, PTA and school organization….Come volunteer with us!
Why Should I Volunteer?
While you certainly don’t have...
It’s coming, whether you like it or not. (Or maybe for you, it has already arrived.) An end to the lazy, crazy, carefree days of summer. Sure during the summer you had summer lessons and play dates, but getting...
I enjoy putting together homemade Lunchables, so I can choose higher quality meat, cheese and crackers and also pack some fresh fruit as a side. I also switch up sandwiches by using different breads like tortillas, bagel thins and croissants.
As the employer, you actually need to budget for quite a bit more than the hourly rate. When you hire a nanny as a household employee, you have to pay Social Security and Medicare for that person, as well as unemployment insurance and often payroll services
A few months ago, I finished up a yoga class with a few balance poses. These were not hard poses. They were poses I had done for a while. But for some reason, I couldn't seem to find my...
I still remember my first piano lesson. I was in the third grade and my piano teacher, Mrs. Robin, made the piano such an exciting and magical thing. I loved my piano lessons! But, I did NOT always love...
I have been watching friends of mine navigate their children’s senior year and upcoming graduations—the excitement, the drama, the heartache of letting your child grow up. My kids are tweens, so I am still a newbie to this phase...
My youngest daughter recently started kindergarten. She has been a rock star with the transition. I have a fourth grader who has been in charge of packing her own lunch for a few years now, so I was excited...
In + Around CO Springs
The Colorado Springs Guide To Indoor Play Places
When you are planning activities with your kids, the weather seems to play an important role! Let's face it, there are days when as...
