Teaching my teen to drive this year has really opened my eyes to the fact that there are so many things we do as adults that are effortless, that we forget that at one point in time we didn’t know how to do the things we do. Like drive. Pump gas. Follow driving directions. These […]
First Moments of Freedom: Learning to Drive a Manual Transmission
One of the benefits of growing up in the country is that you have plenty of room to learn how to drive. I remember learning how to drive as being easy and fun, but my teens aren’t finding it as “easy” or “fun” as I did. For them it has been really stressful to learn […]
Growing Up without Vehicle Safety Ratings & Car Seats
What do you think about when purchasing a new car for your family? We make decisions on our car purchases today based on the safety rating in hopes that we can keep our family as safe as possible. As I’m comparing features and reading all of the improvements made each year, I, like many adults, […]
The Importance of Teaching Teens About Vehicle Maintenance
As parents it is our responsibility to teach our teens everything they need to know about their vehicle before they venture off alone. It’s important that they know how to change a tire by themselves without calling for roadside assistance. They should know how to check their own fluids so they can identity problems quickly. […]
Valentine’s Day Cupcakes with Sweetheart Peanut Butter Cup Toppers
Last year I stocked up on these adorable edible Valentine’s Day stickers, but I didn’t know what I wanted to do with them. Throughout the year I tried them on a number of desserts: cookies, the side of a cake, and even on a marshmallow in hot chocolate — but my favorite attempt, so far, […]
I See Me Personalized Children’s Books: Hello World Gift Set #Review #MDRBestBaby
Children’s books are my greatest weakness. My husband says I am turning our playroom into a library, but I cannot pass them up! Even baby Jenna has her own lineup of books waiting for her. My favorite is a personalized baby book from I See Me. It is a sturdy board book I personalized for […]