I remember looking at my oldest within the hours and days after she was born and thinking, "I never want anyone to hurt this sweet little girl's feelings." Was this a weird, random, emotional thought of a hormonal new mom?...
We all know date nights are important in a healthy relationship, but sometimes my husband and I get a kick out of taking our kids to dinner with us. Besides giving them the chance to practice manners and acting...
Let me start by saying, this post was not intended to criticize or make anyone feel bad. These words came to me rather as a justification and defense of my parenting. Before my (now 5 month old) daughter was...
I can’t believe Halloween is almost here! Have you decided to make costumes for the little ones this year? Are you having trouble finding something that doesn’t require seamstress skills? Have no fear!  I found 7 adorable and fun...
When giving advice for a job choice or career, I have heard the admonition, “Do what you love.” But how do teenagers know what they love to do? Many teens graduate high school not knowing what captures their passion....
Autumn is almost here! I’m sure you have noticed all the fall decor around stores and pumpkin spice everything. Celebrate the arrival of this beautiful season with some fun and easy crafts for kids. I made sure to find...
Living in the Tampa Bay area has its perks - lots of them. The weather is great, we're close to theme parks, and we have our choice of city or country life within a few miles of each other. Between...
Anyone who has ever done airplane travel with young children knows it requires an enormous amount of preparation, planning, and patience. Between making flights, waiting out long lines, and avoiding meltdowns, the entire process can start to feel like...
I’ve always been the type of person who attempts to live my life sans drugs of any type. Before getting pregnant, I thought nothing of epidurals, inducing labor, or even food that might be dangerous to a growing fetus. Taking...
While it still might feel like summer in Tampa Bay, fall is almost here and that means Halloween is right around the corner and that means fall family events! If you're looking for some Halloween-themed events for your younger kids, we've...

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5 fast and family friendly recipes for easier weeknights

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Sometimes, the last thing you want to do after a long day of work, is make a meal for yourself, let alone the whole...