parenting

 Imagine being able to take a photo that makes an impact!  As a part of my commitment this year to bring you ways you can give back, here is something that I came across that I think you will find easy to do.  Most of us enjoy sharing our…

Take it back to the schoolyard with CBS Films' MIDDLE SCHOOL: THE WORST YEARS OF MY LIFE. Based on the bestselling book series from author James Patterson, the upcoming comedy starring Griffin Gluck, Lauren Graham, Rob Riggle, Thomas…

We all know that being a mom is hard work! Imagine being new a mom and training for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games! Swimmer Dana Vollmer knows what it is like. Pampers will be partnering with Dana Vollmer to host a Pampers Twitter Party where…

Family is where life begins and love never ends. I love this quote!  As I have gotten older, I have come to realize just how true this really is.  While I know it may not ring true for many families due to the circumstances many…

There is nothing quite like the feeling of being a new parent.  The excitement of a bundle of joy is beyond explanation.  My family recently welcomed into the world this precious bundle of joy. As parents, we want to bring our baby…

I love the arts!  All kinds of art!  One of my favorites is the puppetry arts.  The skill of the puppeteer is truly something to marvel at.  How is that they can take a solid wooden face and make me feel as if I am right there…

Who likes a good reality television show?  You know, a reality tv show that is real and genuine.  Try finding one of those on television that is wholesome is even harder; however, if you have been watching Bringing Up Bates like we…

` My life is full of stains, both literally and implicitly.  I would bet that all of our lives are.  While we may work to address the "dirt" in our lives, it is nice to know that there is one sure fire away to clean away some of that…

Last year my family had the opportunity to visit Dollywood's Splash country, and we were so impressed with what we saw and experienced that we can't WAIT to get back!  When I asked my family what do you want to go back to?  Hands down the…

As an avid reader who loves to get lost in a good book AND as an educator that strives to excite children’s imaginations with reading, I can’t stress just how important it is to have your child READ over the summer!  In a time…