A couple of days ago I was looking into staycation ideas. I was surprised to see how many writers view staycations negatively! They described them with words like “stupid,” “boring,” and “pointless.” I’m certainly not a staycation ambassador, but I think the concept of vacationing at home or nearby deserves a much better rap than it is … [Read more...] about Why Staycations Aren’t as Lame as You Might Think
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25 Outdoor Activities for Babies to Enjoy During the Summer
After being cooped up indoors for a good portion of the winter and spring, my daughter and I are loving the summer sunshine and warm temperatures. She’s not capable of running and jumping yet, but that doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy playing outside. There are a number of age-appropriate outdoor activities that infants can take part in … [Read more...] about 25 Outdoor Activities for Babies to Enjoy During the Summer
Why It’s Good for Kids to Roughhouse with Dad
When I leave them alone for a time, I often return to find my husband swinging my daughter around and tossing her up in the air. Though this is sometimes scary for me, my daughter’s smile and giggles indicate she absolutely loves it! Dads often engage in this sort of roughhousing or horseplay with their children. This is challenging for … [Read more...] about Why It’s Good for Kids to Roughhouse with Dad
10 Summer Get Together Ideas
Given that we often pack our summers with vacations, yard projects, and camping trips, it can be difficult to find time to get together and hang out with friends. It’s so important that we fellowship with our friends, though, so we shouldn’t put socializing on hold until the busy summer months have passed. Fortunately, there are a … [Read more...] about 10 Summer Get Together Ideas
What Determines if Your Day Is Good or Bad?
If you’re anything like me and many people I know, you absentmindedly respond to questions about your day with words such as “fine” or “okay.” If you really take time to reflect on your day instead of automatically responding with one of these neutral words, what factors determine if your day is good or bad? I realized recently that I … [Read more...] about What Determines if Your Day Is Good or Bad?
How to Spend Less Time Shopping for Groceries
I’ve always enjoyed grocery shopping. It’s not an activity that I want to rush through; however, I have a daughter who accompanies me to the store and a busy schedule, so I can rarely grocery shop at a leisurely pace. If you need to get into the store, shop, and get out quickly, then you may benefit from these strategies that can help you … [Read more...] about How to Spend Less Time Shopping for Groceries
The Importance of Grandparents
My husband and I live far from both of our families. This isn’t ideal for a number of reasons, especially now that we have a child. We’re having to come up with creative ways to help our daughter get to know her relatives, especially her grandparents. Caring, attentive grandparents are incredibly valuable to children. In fact, they can … [Read more...] about The Importance of Grandparents
It’s no joke…laughter is good for you!
I love it when my husband and I get to laughing about something. It just feels so good! If you’ve laughed—really laughed—recently, then you know the positive, happy feeling I’m talking about. It turns out that laughter has many incredible benefits beyond the temporary feeling of elation that it provides. Check out these benefits of … [Read more...] about It’s no joke…laughter is good for you!
