For those trying to make healthier lifestyle changes, giving up sodas has to be one of the hardest habit to break. And let’s face it..they are delicious. And convenient. And easy to take with us. But, they aren’t healthy and they have way too many additives and sugar. This is where Shasta comes to the […]

How to you teach a child to express their feelings? Feelings, especially for younger children can be hard for them to express with their limited experience and vocabulary. That’s why we introduce music and movement to our children when they are little. Learning songs that are encouraging help them to understand the value of others […]

Our family loves to have fun and play games. We spend plenty of time on electronics, so we like to break out the table games a few nights a week if schedules allow for it. And having a wide range of ages with my children, sometimes it can present a challenge to find games that […]

Any veteran mom will tell you that when a new baby comes home; simple and easy become the rule of the house. Over the years we have enjoyed seven new blessings and even being experienced as a mom, I agree that keeping things simple and easy has gotten me through those first few weeks. Nursing […]

For a big part of our country, we experience some type of winter weather. For us, it’s usually a few snow storms, a couple of rounds with ice, and a few nice days sprinkled in between. I have friends that get snow starting at the end of October and don’t see the ground again until […]

Is the most common sight of your family the tops of their heads? Yep, I see the tops of their heads since they are all bent over various devices more often than not. Don’t get me wrong, I love technology and electronics for both their entertainment and educational value! But sometimes, I’d like to carry […]