Family Photography Have you ever had family photographs taken? We succumbed to this unfortunate rite of passage a few months ago. I mean, it ended up being fine and all. Our photographer (Amy from Visual Hues), was fantastic and we couldn’t have asked for a better day, but getting professional photos taken is awkward! While […]
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We never planned on having just one child, but that’s how our family turned out. Here’s a look inside the (sometimes) painful process of coming to terms with having an only child.
One and done: What it’s like having an only child Read More »
It’s hard for families to stay active at this should season time of year. Here are 7 fun ideas to combat cabin fever and engage your family.
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We brought Buddy home from the Humane Society when he was four-years-old. That was almost five years ago, and he’s been a prominent family member ever since. Our friends joke that Buddy won the doggy lottery. Disclosure: This post was presented in partnership with PC® insurance. The opinions on this blog are my own. We appreciate
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Have you taken your kids to see the movie “Inside Out”? This Pixar movie is about how five key emotions (joy, sadness, anger, disgust and fear) battle for control in the mind of an 11-year-old girl. It’s easily relatable and its message of how emotions work together and affect our thought processes is fascinating. Pixar
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Who else is panicking that schools lets out this week? If you’re like me, you’ve attempted to carefully craft your family’s itinerary to ensure a good balance of lazy days, vacation time and childcare (mama needs to bring in some bacon!). Trouble is, no matter how hard you plan, life loves little surprises. A delayed
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Do you request what teacher your child gets for the next school year? Here’s a look at if it’s worth trying to influence what teacher your child gets.
Teacher requests: Should you influence who your child gets next year? Read More »
I’m always curious to know about other families. I wonder how others manage their time, why certain families live where they do and what life is like for them. One of my editors has launched TheNewFamily.com, a website that offers modern views on family life and celebrates family diversity. It’s best known for a series called
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Believe it or not, we’ve never gone through a major reno. We’ve painted, swapped out flooring and replaced backsplash, but never at the same time. Now we’re in the throes of a full scale kitchen reno, I totally understand why somebody coined the term divorce dust. Here are our best tips for surviving a home
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