Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Cleaning pennies and making them shiny again is a fun experiment you can do with kids. It’s also a great way to explain the science behind why pennies turn green and rust overtime. Take the Statue of Liberty for example. The statue was a gift from the French, celebrating the alliance of France and the…
How many times have you committed to a new year’s resolution, only to quit a short time later? I can’t front. I’ve lost count. It’s come to a point where I refuse to call it “A New Year’s Resolution.” For me, it’s all about setting goals. This year is no different. As you probably already…
Since becoming plant based two years ago, my husband and I often search out vegan friendly restaurants to take our family. It was about a year ago that we took the kids to a vegan cafe and met a Mother and her Daughter who recommended that we visit the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. I stumbled across…
Water parks have become a family tradition over the years. Our two children are different ages with different interests. Therefore, finding the right one can be a challenge. It takes a little research, but we’ve managed to find places that they both can enjoy. This year we decided to take them to Splish Splash in…
Does being a dancer have anything to do with making you a better astronaut? According to Dr. Mae Jemison, absolutely! Jemison became the first woman of color to travel to space in 1992. The former NASA astronaut says that there is a profound link between arts and sciences. How Being a Dancer Makes You a…
As temperatures heat up during summer months, you’re probably spending more time in the sun. If you plan on enjoying the outdoors, there are a few important sun safety tips to follow. Sun Safety Tips For starters, wear sunscreen. Our children take swim lessons five days a week in the summer. Classes are almost an…
It’s not often that our family can all enjoy the same movie, especially our kids. They are different ages with different personalities. But, they are both equally excited about the How To Train Your Dragon 3 Walmart Exclusive DVD. There’s a new dragon in this sequel and she’s a girl. We loved all the previous…
Discrimination in the workplace is something that many women and minorities have been battling for a long time. It serves as no surprise that a recent nationwide study by Pew Research Center reported that institutional oppression is a serious problem in the workplace, particularly in STEM careers. Overcoming a difficult work environment becomes a paramount…
