Welcome to summer!  Well… close enough.  My kids seem to act like it’s summer, as they are already jumping into the sprinklers and our pool in the backyard – in MAY!  I talked with all of the Moms in our neighborhood and they all said that popsicles are flying fast out of their homes.  Glad to know it’s not just our kids!  Ahh warm temperatures… lazy days approaching… summer.
When I look at the cost of the healthy popsicles at the …

Looking for an activity to not only engage your child, but also teach them how to work well with others? How about a camp that teaches them how to live an active lifestyle, and improve their skills?
RDU Tennis offers all those things and more with their annual Summer Tennis Camp at Fairmeadows Swim & Racquet Club.
The best thing about RDU Summer Camp is that any child from age 5 to age 12 can apply. Take a peek at …

Happy Birthday
Happy Anniversary
Feel Better Soon
Congratulations On Your Graduation
Thinking Of You…
This list can go on and on and on…
There are cards for every occasion and there are a lot to choose from; however, there is a chance that you may purchase a card that someone has already received; or you may just want to spice up your “store-bought” card and put your own thoughts in it.  So if you don’t have the time to pre-order or create fun, cute personalized cards …

   My husband has always been the goofy one in our family. It seems that with just the flick of a wrist or a well-placed whistle up the nose, he is able to make our kids laugh. I, on the other hand, have always been the more reserved parent. With nine people in our family things could quickly turn to chaos if somebody wasn’t serious most of the time. But I have had my moments. Looking back I can see …

I have mentioned before that I am crafty and like to do several home projects myself. I am also pretty cheap, er thrifty, so I scour Goodwills, thrift stores, and the local Restores for items to save me mucho moolah. I know you have probably noticed the Restore’s before- AKA Habitat for Humanity Restore. There is one in just about every county. Most people are aware that Habitat for Humanity builds home for people using volunteers and donated material for …

It’s that beautiful time of year when we get to honor our Mothers (and also to be honored as a Mother!)  I don’t know about you, but my family loves to wish me a Happy Mother’s day by providing me breakfast in bed.  That’s a PERFECT start to my morning!  And one that also works for me due to the fact that I’m an early riser; I’m hungry at 6:30am!  But, some years …

Mother’s Day Shopping? Need ideas?
Do you have trouble finding a Mother’s day gift for those you need to buy for? As a mom, I know certain things I think are nice gifts but not as useful for me- for example- the Willow Tree figures, or other knick-knack items. I think they are very sweet, but I don’t keep a lot of things around to have to dust, or breakable items. I also am not a huge fan of cut flowers- …

Are you looking for a new bedtime story for your young children?
How about a story that…
“is a whimsical and rhythmic bedtime story that takes you in all directions and then back to your pillow to dream up another adventure.“  (as described by www.jillianlnowlan.com)

About the Book — My Propeller Plane
Inspired by her son’s love of planes–local author Jillian L. Nowlan and talented illustrator Kate Whitmore created beautiful, dreamy imagery in the book My Propeller Plane.  Jillian’s flowing, appealing, yet …

 Have you ever noticed that we parents often look like sleep-deprived zombies? Do you wonder how we ever complete the daily tasks? In honor of Mother’s Day, I’d like to tip my hat to all mothers who hang on with their fingernails and function each day with grace and humor, by sharing a special memory of a parenting fiasco that I experienced when my youngest son was five months old.
One afternoon I was in the midst of doing something in the living room when the phone rang.  I …

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this time of year when the fresh food is sold at the food stands and markets at a fraction of the cost when compared to the grocery store.  There is no better way to get fresh produce or other healthy foods than directly from the source.  When Providence Produce opened up a few weeks ago, I was doing a happy dance, and much to my surprise, so were my kids.  What a great way …