Recently, I have been searching for Birthday Party Ideas for my son. I certainly wanted easy birthday party ideas (as much as I love Pinterest and Martha Stewart…I’m no Martha). Since we all love to capture those special birthday party moments in photos, I was eager to learn how to make an easy photo backdrop for…
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Microsoft OneDrive Your Files On A Cloud
When I wrote my first book, I discovered the value of saving my work and pictures to the cloud. It was easy. It was safe. It was mobile. I recommend: Microsoft OneDrive Your Files On A Cloud… Microsoft OneDrive Your Files On A Cloud As I wrote Boredom Busters, I took notes and pictures of…
Fever in Children
Fever In Children is a pretty common experience. As a Mom to three school-aged kids, we have had our share of kid sick days. Though I’m not a doctor, I am very seasoned at assessing symptoms and treating non-urgent sickness… Assessing a fever in children… My kids always get “a face” when they get a fever. I can…
Make Room For Play
I am a big proponent of reducing screen time to Make Room For Play. I “get” that my kids need computer time to do homework. I “get” that it’s fun to play video games. I “get” that favourite TV shows can be down time. You can’t eliminate screens in this modern age…but you can reduce them…and make…
#LetsTalkBaby
Getting ready…for all three of my babies…was a super exciting time. Every pregnancy is different. Baby gear evolves. The support you need for newborn is unique to each baby. Even now, I’m always eager to #LetsTalkBaby to make life easier for parents of newborns… #LetsTalkBaby Do you talk baby? There can be so many questions. From…
5 Active Games For Families
A few years ago, we bought an Xbox for our family. We aren’t really “gamers” – however – we wanted an indoor, physically active, family activity for the winter months. We have regular “Xbox-offs”; enjoying time together and fun exercise. Here are 5 Active Games For Families which will get your family moving… 5 Active Games For Families…
6 Baby Gear Items You Need For Winter
Given the fact of being a family blogger – and that I have survived winter upon winter with three kids – I’m often asked for advice on essential winter baby gear. Thus, I’m sharing my top 6 Baby Gear Items You Need For Winter…I have used various forms of all of these must-haves…and let me…
20+ Winter Activities To Keep Kids Busy
School breaks and snow days can be long. Here are my pics for 20+ Winter Activities To Keep Kids Busy (and yes, we’ve done them all – tried, true, and tested!). It’s a mix of outdoor and indoor activities for all ages – to give you a choice of the perfect boredom buster! What are you going…
Parent Club Profiles: Kate Hilton
Have you ever read a book and really connected with it?! Like…this.is.me…type of connection?! I experienced this when I read The Hole in the Middle by Kate Hilton. If you are a busy Mom feeling guilty about not being able to do it all yet feeling resentful you do everything…this is your read! Through a series of…
Best of Work and Play – Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows offers the best of work and play. It’s true. I have convenience and productivity when I work on a Windows platform while my kids have user-friendly ease and entertainment while they play on my Windows based devices. I am simply a fan… I previously shared How To Use Kid’s Corner on Windows Phone – which…
Loot Bag Ideas
Call them what you will: party favors, gift bags, party bags, goodie bags or loot bags – we are always in need of inspiration for easy and inexpensive loot bag ideas. To my kids – loot bags are the most important of birthday decorations and party supplies! That said, I’ve put together a list of…
Christmas and Birthday Pictures #NikonMOMents
I spent a good deal of the holidays in the kitchen. Family dinners and my boy child’s birthday party! Through it all, I was the Mom paparazzi; capturing family photos and keeping childhood picture souvenirs… Having to organize Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and a kid’s birthday party over the holidays requires organization. I had lists about…