During a trip to Washington DC, children learn that freedom has a cost and that cost can be very high.  Learn how to instill a lesson that helps your child to understand the cost of freedom and the history of the United States.  On our quick one-day tri

As a mom, you have opportunities no one else gets.  We discuss the simple joys you experience and how to savor them so the hard times are easier.  We discuss how to embrace, record and reflect on the unique experiences only YOU have with your child.

We visit the world's largest aquarium exhibit and swim with the fishes at the Georgia Aquarium.  We were able to see amazing sites like Whale Sharks, Rays, Piranhas, Lion Fish, Beluga Whales and More!  Hear how the kids enjoyed the trip!

Our society often rewards kids with food.  This has serious problems for our kids and our family life. We discuss what this means and how we can help our kids overcome this situation.

When we choose a discipline style, sometimes we find it doesn't work.  We discuss what to do when our chosen path isn't yielding the desired results and how to help our children grow into great adults!

Commercialism is alive in our culture and children can get swept up in it and lose sight of the reason for celebrations like Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah,  and Kwanzaa.  We share how we try to strengthen the spirit of these holidays in our own hous

Our kids are digital natives and the old job charts with stickers just don't cut it anymore.  Stacey and Shelly love a FREE online job cart designed to help parents and kids bridge the digital divide and come to a consensus on job charts.  This is one y

Thinking about getting a cat or dog but not sure you want the long term commitment?  Fostering animals might be the option for you. Shelly has been fostering kittens and she introduces us to the idea with two experts from No More Homeless Pets: Ashley Wi

Heather Von St. James tells her story of how after giving birth to a beautiful baby girl, she discovered she had mesothelioma and the path her life has taken since then.  For any mother struggling with an illness, her story will give you heart.  If you

Now that the kids are back in school, we have to get our lives adjusted to the new normal.  Learn the principles to making school life function well and products we use for our kids.