Have you heard of this book, or do you have it already? I saw this article a couple months ago and haven’t had a chance to try it myself yet. Apparently the science behind the way this book is written puts your kids right to sleep! I am about to order it myself, and I’ll…
About this Blog and Blogging in General
Some September and October News
Moscow has begun bombing campaigns in Syria, and recently agreed to resume talks with the US on air safety in response to concerns there could be an accidental clash. The US and NATO allies have expressed alarm at violations of Turkish air space by Russian jets last weekend (BBC). A new report was released on…
Things your kids can clean: A room-by-room guide for the whole house
Now becoming a regular guest blogger, Ms. Cromwell contributed this article on a topic we’ve been meaning to publish about how to get your kids involved in cleaning around the house. We’ve added a few tips at the bottom of our own, too! We think the timing is appropriate, as the time of year we’re all…
Boat for Sale
*Disclaimer- My husband and I are not having any problems. I would really like the boat gone though.* 1982 Chris Craft 23 foot boat for Sale. Good looking boat for sale. However, don’t let appearance fool you. Something is wrong with the outboard motor. And before you ask, no I don’t know what. I am…
Beyond the Garage Sale
I am currently in day 2 of my 4 day garage Sale. I am running it Wednesday thru Saturday. I just want rid of all the extra crap around my house. Not Crap. I use that word entirely too much. Its just stuff I don’t want that is still in good condition that I…
July & August News
Russia continues to pursue stronger ties in the Middle East through arms sales and a coalition with Syria and Egypt to fight ISIS (USNews, RT). A controversial nuclear treaty was signed between Iran, China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and the European Union. The treaty will lift sanctions on Iran in exchange for…
Beyond the 3rd Birthday – Practical Gift Ideas for 3-year-old Boys
Between ages three and four little boys are truly beginning to have conversations and develop their own sense of style. This is the age you can start to observe social interactions where they take the lead and learn whether they need alone time or social interaction to recharge their batteries. Significant milestones are happening all…
June Current Events
Nuclear treaty talks with Iran extended their deadline through this week. Pakistan and India are both undergoing a massive heat waves this summer, the death tolls of which have reached the thousands. The Syrian civil war continues, highlighted this month by a massacre of 146 civilians by the Islamic State in Kobani (Wiki TImeline) Six…
Disney World, a Truly Kid-Friendly All-Inclusive vacation in the U.S.
In California we took a quick trip down to Los Angeles (my brother lives there) to take our then 19-month-old to Disneyland. My mother and aunt were visiting and we wanted to go before moving out of state (if you’ve lived in Northern Cali, you recognize the irony in this…big state). The family time was…
What Piece?
If you have kids, or know someone who has kids, or have ever spoken to a kid, you know the feeling I am about to explain. That feeling like you are missing a big part of the information. That somewhere along the lines the information got either mixed up and thrown in the blender, or…