Travel Essentials: 4 Things You’ll Need on a Family Road Trip
Road trips are fun and a great way for families to spend time together. However, a road trip should be carefully planned out— especi...
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Family Father’s Day Ideas
Family Father’s Day Ideas – This year’s Father’s Day festivities comes a unique set of challenges, born from...
Valentine’s Day Cards to DIY With Your Kids
If you have a child in school, you’ll know Valentine’s Day often comes with a lot of pressure. Most schools have rules pertain...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Your Little Ones
STOCK UP Fill their stockings with colorful gifts they can use at home and school like this fun calculator, available in a var...
Creating a Homework Station
Every child should have their own area to do homework if possible. The amount of space you can devote to a homework station really r...
Back-to-School Meals Made Easy
With summer winding down, it’s time to think about routines and making family-friendly meals for easy lunches and dinners. Her...
Foods and Supplements that will Boost Your Immune System
Looking for natural ways to boost your immune system? Here are some common foods and supplements that can help keep your healthy all...
Winter Activities for Families
Text by Paul Friesen I look out the window and watch the snowflakes slowly fall to the ground, covering my lawn in a blanket of pure...
Preparing for School Days
Text by Helen Lepp Friesen With the changing of the leaves comes the new school year. Here are some things to consider as you prepar...
Decoding Real Estate Listings
Real estate listings can be confusing, especially if you’re new to home buying. Real estate expert, Michelle, gives us some ti...
5 Tips for Raising a Safe, Eco-Friendly Baby
Eco-friendly Baby – All parents want the best for their baby; yet, many baby products are made from materials that are created...
5 Tips for Planning a Trip to a Corn Maze
For years, farmers have been lending out their homesteads to eager children and even eager-er parents, as a form of supplementary in...
Creating a Man Cave for the Whole Family to Enjoy
We all have that one room in our home that we don’t know what to with; so why not turn it into a man cave? Lisa Leoppky, desig...
5 Fitness Tips for New Moms
Being a new mom comes with a seemingly endless roster of fresh responsibilities; unfortunately, keeping up with personal fitness oft...
Holiday Gift Review: Honeycake Books
Honeycake Books as seen in Marc & Mandy’s Holiday Favorites Christmas 2020. The Honeycake books are a great children’s ser...
10 Tips for Helping Your Child with Homework
Helping your child study can seem like a daunting task. When your child asks for help with their homework, your body seems to tense...
Bake Bunny Cookies with Your Kids for Easter
Easter is a creative time for children with arts and crafts—and especially in the kitchen if they can bake and decorate Easter Bunny...
QUILTING WITH GRANNY
Text by D. Spalding Many centuries ago, people learned that they could keep themselves warm by putting layers of material together t...
Picking Out Shoes for Your Child
Fitting your kids’ shoes can be a challenge. If you’re not having much luck getting them to sit still and stop curling t...
Mother’s Day Gifts for a New Mom
If someone you know has just had a baby, Mother’s Day can provide the perfect opportunity to honor her. Here are some gi...
10 Tips to Surviving Thanksgiving When You’re Hosting
Are you thankful for Thanksgiving? If you happen to be hosting this year, there’s a good chance you’re not. Hosting Than...
Top 5 Gender Neutral Toys for Every Kid
Traditional gender roles are becoming a thing of the past as barriers continue to crumble for boys and girls. Today’s parents...
Homemade Baby Food 101
Many parents are starting to make their own baby food and it’s not just a budget thing anymore. Homemade baby food allows you to kno...
How to Deal with Back-to-School Anxiety
Getting ready for a new school year can be exciting for parents, children, and caregivers alike. But it’s often also a cause o...
4 Tips for Speedy Teen Room Makeovers
It must feel like your teen’s style changes every few weeks. Just like their interest in bands, clothes, sports or makeup, the...