The very first thing that comes to mind when I begin to think about Christmas is the vast variety of cookies my mom used to bake when we were kids. She used to bake for EVERYONE and I am not exaggerating; all of our teachers, school bus drivers, mailmen, sports coaches, neighbors, etc. and wrap them all nicely in a… View Post
Free Thanksgiving Planner
How to Use the Thanksgiving Planner: Click on the links and pictures to print or download the planner. Thanksgiving Advance Prep Schedule Shopping List Guest List Cooking & Baking Schedule Thanksgiving Day Hour by Hour Schedule Black Friday Donations and Offering Thanks By Giving Daily Thanks Journal Download or Print the Entire Planner Thanksgiving Recipes: HERE Happy Thanksgiving!
Ways to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with Families
As a mother to multicultural children, it’s always been important to me that my children embrace all of their roots. My family tree alone consists of ancestors from Italy, Spain, Cuba and Puerto Rico, just to name a few. My husband’s family has roots in Ireland and Scotland. We cook Irish-inspired dishes and teach our twins and teen about European… View Post
Ultimate Back-To-School Guide
We are in back-to-school time and when you have kids in preschool, elementary and college like I do, it can be a balancing act trying to organize multiple aged children in the house. From easy weeknight dinners to time saving hacks, the following guide is to help families balance the back-to-school season with parent tested tips and expert resources. How… View Post
First Day of School Printables (Pre-K to College)
It’s back-to-school time! With the oldest in college, twins entering 4th grade (and baby Joshua is still at home at “mommy academy”), I have always enjoyed taking a picture on their first day of school to have the memory keepsake. To help you document your first day of school experience with your kids, we have new back-to-school printables. Download… View Post
Tips for Keeping Your Child with Autism Busy Throughout the Summer
Many special needs families dread the summer season as we get closer to the last day of school. When you have a child with autism, it’s not always easy finding a suitable program, activity or camp that will offer stimulating, safe and engaging activities that meet their unique needs. What do special needs parents do? Here are a few tips… View Post