Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Being organized was never an issue for us until we started a family. I’ve seen our home go from orderly to disorderly within the last few years because of the accumulating baby and kids products that we have around the house. So now I’m on a mission to de-clutter our home. I know this can’t happen over…
In less than two weeks our little girl will be starting kindergarten. So many emotions have been running through my mind, as we prepare for this new chapter. For starters, back to school shopping is nothing like before. We were given a list of school supplies to purchase, which is a far cry from the…
When we heard that Princess would be in this week’s issue of People Magazine, to say we were excited is just an understatement. We didn’t want to share the news with her immediately because I wanted to capture the moment. Her initial reaction was priceless. This is truly a memorable moment that will last a lifetime….
My hubby and I began brainstorming ideas for the perfect birthday celebration for Princess earlier this year. This milestone is special because not only did she turn five, she’ll also be starting kindergarten in September. So to honor our little Princess, we decided to celebrate her big day in Hershey, Pennsylvania. So I came up with 5 tips for…
As a child, heading back to school meant getting a whole new wardrobe. But with three other siblings, filling my closet with the latest fashion items was impossible because we couldn’t afford it. Rather than break the bank, my mom focused on getting a few classic pieces that would last throughout the school year and…
I’ve taken my kids to many play dates and birthday parties when the inevitable happens. A couple of kids end up fighting over one toy. It’s an awkward moment where one kid is told by her parent to “share” while handing the toy over to the other child. I’ve seen this happen so many times, and have come to…
When it comes to celebrating a toddler’s birthday, it’s important to know your child’s personality. Princess is a social butterfly and loves parties. Her little brother, on the hand, is the complete opposite. He’d rather have something simple, than a big birthday party. We decided to do something different. We started the day with opening presents. We then…
Most people celebrate their wedding anniversary alone. Our 10 year anniversary gift ideas involved brunch followed by a Dave Chappelle standup comedy routine at Radio City Music Hall last year. We had a blast! But this year was nothing like that. Rather than spend it together in the city that never sleeps, we went to Princess’s first dance recital….
