Are couple tattoos indicative of true love or just a silly phase of infatuation? Getting inked is something you need to think about over and over again. It's permanent art on your body, which means that it should mean something special for you to wear it every day of your life. Let's talk about the pros and cons of matching him and her tattoos and what design you can start … [Read more...]
6 Simple Tips for Avoiding Summertime Slump
We all enjoy the lazy days of summer. No homework. No buses. Lighter traffic. Yesss! But, we have to remember that for every day that our kids do absolutely nothing educational, a part of every lesson they were taught and concept they learned can be lost. Let's be proactive and NOT depend on the beginning of the next school year for reviews and playing "catch up". Let's stay … [Read more...]
Fellas: 10 Things She Still Wants to Hear After All These Years
It comes as no surprise that after being together for years, you can unknowingly take your spouse for granted. The courtship should never stop. It should last forever through spontaneity and kind, loving words. I know that I love to feel appreciated, as I'm sure most women do. In addition to FEELING loved and wanted, it's nice to hear it, too! To the guys, here are 10 things … [Read more...]
4 Reasons to Remember That Our Kids Are Watching Us
It's no secret that our kids are always watching us. They are watching our every move, as parents, whether good or bad. Not only are they watching, they are listening, too! I realized this a few years ago when my, then 4 year old, daughter called me out for abruptly ending a conversation with my husband without saying, "I love you!" Just to let you in on a little secret, we … [Read more...]
5 Amazingly Simple Life Hacks for Busy Moms
I know I'm not the only busy mom who wishes several times a week, "Man, I wish there were more hours in a day." I never seem to have enough time to do what I need to do and I want to think that I'm pretty good at time management. Over the past few years, I have found some really simple ways to make me my life a whole lot simpler. One trick I learned even as recently as this … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Stay Healthy While Traveling
We all know that traveling is meant to be fun and that the ultimate goal is to relax, recharge and make memories with the family, but travel can also disrupt your healthy routines and eating habits. So that may leave you wondering how to stay healthy during travel. Let's face it, being sick on vacation is not fun...AT ALL! As a medical professional and family traveler, I’ve … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why I’m Teaching Abstinence to My Teenager
Now, I know what you're probably thinking. How in the world could you possibly think that your son/daughter will remain a virgin until marriage? Well, the answer to that is, I don't know. I simply do not. What I DO know is that children absorb and feed off of what you say to them and how you live your life. They also know at an early age, what's important to you as parents: … [Read more...]
5 Important Reasons Why Children Should Travel
I remember taking my first-born on his first plane ride. He was 13 months old and I was terrified to be traveling alone with this "baby". Of course I packed everything but the kitchen sink, just so I could be prepared for any and everything. On the way to our destination, he screamed his head off and was COMPLETELY and utterly inconsolable. On the way back, he had a bad case of … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Save Money on Your Next Family Vacation
It's not impossible to save money and still have a good time on vacation. Trust me, I know this for a fact! I've compiled a list (from personal experience) of ways for you and your family to have a great time on your next little getaway, without breaking the bank. Some of these tips, I'm sure you may already know, but here are 7 ways to save money on your next family … [Read more...]
Seven Reasons Why Kids Need Family Fun Night
I don't know about your house, but the weekdays and nights around here can be pretty hectic. So, in order to spend that time together that we desperately need, I really think it's important to schedule "family fun night" every once in a while. Whether it's a Friday night at home with pizza and a board game or it's a family outing at the bowling alley, kids not only have fun, … [Read more...]
What Happens When There’s No “Village”?
When I'm traveling and people ask me where I'm from, I usually can't just say, "New York" or "Pennsylvania" or "Alabama". I have to give them a backstory about how we managed to move from the Deep South to the Northeast. My husband and I have worked and lived in several different states over the past few years. Usually, the next question is, "Is your husband in the military?" … [Read more...]
Give Yourself Credit…You’re Raising a Good Kid!
Seeing a child in public who is blatantly disrespectful makes me cringe. There is the exception of the temper tantrum or yelling from a child with true mental/behavioral challenges, so I am not quick to judge. It could have easily been me in that mother's shoes. With that in mind, there are few things that give me greater joy than someone complimenting my children. I'm not … [Read more...]
5 Important Lessons for My Kids’ Success in Life
My husband and I are living examples to our kids that it's okay to have/strive for nice things in life. What we also have to remember is that our kids came AFTER all of the hard work or they are not privy to what goes on "behind the scenes" in life. While we want them to strive for success, we also have to be open and honest about how to get there. Here are 5 important lessons … [Read more...]
You Know You’re a Parent When…
Your whole life changes when you become a parent. Most of the time parenthood is wonderful. Other times it can be downright stressful. I, personally, sometimes have to laugh to keep from crying when things get rough around here. I am so not the person I was BEFORE I became a mom. Which is why I came up with a fun list of reasons that you KNOW you're a parent. You know you're … [Read more...]
6 Things I Hate to Hear [My] Children Say
I love it when I see and hear children expressing themselves. It brings me joy to see them thinking and blossoming, especially my own children. What I don't like, is when children express themselves to adults in a disrespectful manner OR they say things that are discouraging about themselves or others. Here are 6 things I absolutely HATE hearing children say. 1. Yeah. When … [Read more...]