Raising Children to Weather the Storm
I remember being assigned a science project in elementary school. When the teacher asked what I had chosen, I told her I wanted to do mine on a volcano. I knew nothing about how to make a volcano or how to make it erupt. I wanted to construct a huge lava spewing mountain. Instead, I ended up…
For our curly hairstyle of the week, Princess wanted hair like Belle from Beauty and the Beast. There was no time to put together the elaborate half up half down fancy hairdo, so we went for something a bit more simple. We decided on a twisted ponytail. I remember the scene of Belle singing the…
My daughter has always been obsessed with snow. Before there was Frozen, all she wanted to do was go sledding and build a snowman. So, it didn’t come as a surprise when she asked me how to make fake snow, which ties into what I do for a living. My job as a weather anchor…
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Princess and Young O kept running about. The stockings were hung, and presents placed neatly under tree, with Mommy and Daddy hoping these kiddies soon would be fast asleep. The children were finally cozy in their beds, while visions of chocolate chip cookies made by Princess danced in their…
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am not a crafty person. Not even Crafting for Dummies on Pinterest can help me! But I’ve managed to come up with some fun and easy holiday crafts for kids that even the most craft challenged person can conquer. I’ve learned that the key to being…
Fourth of July has always been a dual celebration in our family. It so happens that my Mom’s birthday is on the second. So, we often find ourselves killing two birds with one stone. She’s always been simple and low key. When it comes to planning a celebration, she’d much rather have the family over…
Every year we struggle to find Father’s Day gift ideas. This time around Princess wanted to make an awesome Father’s Day card her Dad will remember forever. Store bought cards are great, but she wanted to add a bit more of a personal touch. Besides, it was a great way to keep her busy. She loves…
It’s my mom’s birthday and after many years of getting her gifts, I’ve hit a wall. So, I’ve decided to recycle my gift from Father’s Day. I’m not being cheap, just practical. This past Father’s Day was my hubby’s first and I wanted to make it extra special. I had this idea in mind before our beautiful daughter came…
