From the vivid displays of nature and pumpkin pie to camping in the great outdoors and sipping pumpkin spiced lattes, there are many reasons to adore the autumn season, and here are the top 21 reasons to love fall.
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Coping With the Loss of a Loved One
We went to a teen’s funeral the other day. It was a gut-wrenching, heart-breaking experience. Whether it’s the first funeral or 20th, each loss of someone you care about can be equally as painful, but there are ways that may help you in dealing with the death of a loved one.
Surviving the First Day of School (in a New School)
That first day of school is nearly upon us, and for the uninitiated, it can be a scary and stressful event, especially if your child is entering a new school, but here’s a handy guide of what to expect. Surviving the first day of school just got easier!
The Back to School Guide for Families
Summer’s coming to an end, and the school start looms dangerously close. Here are some tips and tricks to help make a smoother transition into the new school year.
How to Make a Citronella Candle (with Essential Oil)
Partnering with Aroma Foundry, we made Citronella Candles with Essential Oil to keep the backyard bugs at bay. Here’s how we did it- in a few easy steps (pictures included). Try this summer craft with your kids!
10 Tips to Help You Plan the Perfect Family Beach Day
Summer is here and the beach is calling. Weary of too many sunburns and bucket loads of sand? Plan the perfect family beach day with these useful tips from this mom and former island girl.
Stop Peer Pressure: Give Your Teen an Escape Plan
What would your child do if a friend handed them a drink? A joint? Eliminate the power of peer pressure by giving your teen an escape plan.
True Confessions: The Florida Fishing Life
I confess, there’s a lot more to a family fishing outing than I have let on, and now I’m telling all: the truth about the fishing life finally revealed!
The Ultimate Family Christmas Check List
Holidays can be stressful. Take the pain out of planning and check out the Ultimate Family Christmas Check List to map out your Christmas from buying bows to photos with Santa- what you need to know.
23 Things You Should Do Over the Thanksgiving Holidays
A long weekend is stretching out before us, and if you’re like me, the kids are already off school and starting their usual squabbles. It’s always a tossup of letting them disappear into YouTube videos and video games or chucking the electronics aside for family quality time. Sometimes these family moments are worth fighting for, so check out this list of 23 Things You Can Should Over the Thanksgiving Holidays, because there is only so much turkey you can eat!