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...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Discover Fun Ways to Keep Your Pet Active this Fall
Getting outside with your pet in the hot summer for lots of activity isn’t always easy, but fall is the perfect time to enjoy...
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...
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...
Coping With Divorce
Coping with Divorce: Most people don’t get married with the intention of getting divorced later on. For some of us, the marital prob...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Retirement Planning
Retirement Planning: After working for most of their life, many people look forward to their retirement. It’s a time when you can re...
The Impact of Au Pair Interview Questions on Your Career
The au pair matching process can be stressful. Some au pairs are matched within a week of putting up their profile, while others tak...
5 Wardrobe Savers Every New Mom Needs
You’ve just brought your new baby home and things are a little hectic. This is the happiest time in your life, but being a mom...
Healthy Bedtime Snacks To Help You Sleep Better
Healthy Bedtime Snacks (that may help you fall asleep faster) – Studies suggest that carbohydrates may boost tryptophan and se...