Finding The Good
Tips on how to motivate your teen to practice the piano. Information about learning music at home with the Skoove app. See why we give this awesome piano-learning app our note of approval! Piano lessons can be so hard. For teens and adults, sometimes it’s hard to feel motivated to keep up on piano lessons. My kids have… Read More
7 gifts to give your wife that she will adore! A fun list of gift ideas for your wife to make her feel special. It’s almost time for Valentine’s Day, and I know that sometimes it can be hard for a husband to think of what to give his wife for Valentine’s Day. How do I know this? Well, I… Read More
It’s the New Year and many of us are trying to be a little more healthy this year. I’ve been working on my health for a long time, actually. It’s a process and something parents and kids can both work on as a family to keep everyone feeling healthy and strong. I really want to be around for my kids… Read More
How to find balance with digital technology in our lives using Google’s digital wellbeing tools and tips. Digital technology is an integral part of our lives now, and it’s not going away. But sometimes we can feel overwhelmed by technology and the need to use our phones and devices all the time. We feel a need for more balance so… Read More
*This is a post prepared under a contract funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and written on behalf of the Mom It Forward Influencer Network for use in CDC’s Be Antibiotics Aware educational effort. Opinions on this blog are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of CDC. … Read More
Zion’s Camp is a new missionary prep camp for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. A great camp to prepare kids to go on a mission. By Tara Kay *This post is sponsored by Southern Virginia University It’s 6:30 on a hot Monday morning in July, and 16 year old Aubrie Bushard is already rolling out… Read More
Sometimes my mind just goes blank when I need to think of a fun, unique gift for someone. That is why I love gift guides to help get the wheels turning when I’m feeling stumped. And every once in awhile, we want to give a gift that is truly unique, new, and something that maybe no one else has thought… Read More
You know we are truly living in modern times when playtime is combined with learning. Nowadays the combination of learning and fun is so creatively done that kids may not even notice how much they are learning because of the pure enjoyment that comes from these new activities . . . well at least that’s the hope, right? My daughter’s… Read More
I’ve got a game review for you today! Remember that crazy game that came out where you wear those or orthodontic mouth-openers and try to say stuff? It was called Watch Ya’ Mouth, right? Well, today I’m going to show you what we thought about the newest version of that game called Watch Ya’ Mouth Throwdown Edition. It’s got a… Read More
Every once in awhile I have to stray from my normal happy posts and talk about some important safety stuff. Safety and prevention are all part of living a blissful life, so I’m taking some time today to remind you about fire safety and prevention. October is National Fire Safety Month so we decided as family that we needed to… Read More
Today we NEED to talk about what kids need to know about being safe online. I’ve always been a huge promoter of safe internet for children. I believe the internet is not going away anytime soon and that our children have to learn to work online and use social media safely. But because there is so much online garbage and social… Read More
I love a good sundae. Sundaes are simple treats and perfect for large groups or last-minute refreshment ideas. So today I’m sharing how to make quick Cinnamon Roll Sundaes over at the Rhodes Bake N Serv Kids Baking blog . I love switching things up a little. Using the microwave cinnamon rolls makes this a quick treat for just one… Read More