You made it through Thanksgiving, but it's not over yet! The holiday season is still in full swing and there's still plenty of shopping, cooking and family time left in the year, but it doesn't have to be stressful. Here are some tips to save you from snatching your hair out during the holiday hustle and bustle: Travel - This is one of my biggest crazy makers (as Hubs and I … [Read more...]
Giveaway: $50 Amazon.com Gift Card from State Farm
The holidays are here if you haven't noticed. With everything on your mind please remember to be safe. State Farm has provided us with some tips to keep you and your family out of harms way during this season. Can you answer these questions? Q: What are the most common causes of holiday fires in residences? A: Overloaded electric outlets & faulty wires Q: How long … [Read more...]
Travel Tuesday: Celebrate the 4th Philly Style!
We wrap up staycation month on BMWK with a free family getaway not too far away. Celebrate our nation's birthday in the city of brotherly love, Philadelphia. Welcome America's Celebration of Freedom continues now through July 4th with a family fun-filled birthday party on the parkway. The largest free concert in America, the Welcome America celebration will also feature an … [Read more...]
Why Mother’s Day Shouldn’t Be A Big Deal To Moms
By Tara Pringle Jefferson I was doing my usual morning browse through my friend's Facebook statuses and I found a Mother's Day post written by a stay-at-home mom friend. She wrote that while she celebrates the day, it isn't that big of a deal to her because she feels loved and appreciated every single day. She detailed how her kids give her foot rubs for no reason, they … [Read more...]
Surviving The Holidays At The In-Laws
by Tara Pringle Jefferson Christmas time is here! Family gatherings, big stick-to-your-ribs feasts and more football than you've got time for. But for some families, personalities clash (big time) during this time of year. Mother- and daughter-in-law bicker. The siblings fight. The father-in-law retreats to the bedroom. You know, family drama. But the holidays don't … [Read more...]