Do we have the same goals and want the same things in life
At one point in the relationship, and hopefully before you tie the knot, you and your partner need to sit together and find out if you have the same goals and if you want the same things in life. more…
Plan early and save
Most of us don’t have the luxury of having sand and the sea in our backyard. When we would like to stick our toes into the sand (unless we have a sandbox in our backyard and hopefully it is not frozen) we will have to travel. more…
Don’t forget your pets
Most of us have pets and the holidays are a stressful time for our pets as well. Strangers coming and going, strange smells, strange foods, and changing routines are stressful on every pet. Many animals that become stressed become sick and when you have to go to the vet to find out why your pet […] more…
GET YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILD INTO THE BACK-TO-SCHOOL ROUTINE
During the summer we tend to be lax with the kids and let them stay up later and sleep a little longer than what their normal routine is. Several weeks, maybe 4 weeks, prior to the beginning of school have the kids go about 15 to 20 minutes early to bed and have them get […] more…
PLAN A LAST MINUTE SPECIAL DAY TRIP
Plan one last special trip before the kids go back to school. What kid does not like LEGO’s? Throughout the Midwest and East Coast there are several LEGO Land Discovery Centers where small and big kids can discover the love of LEGO’s. Oh, how many times did I get in trouble for leaving the small […] more…
MAKE THE BACK TO SCHOOL ROUTINE A FAMILY AFFAIR
Mid-summer, maybe while sitting around a camp fire, create a routine chart or list that includes what the kids planning on doing first when coming home from school such as doing their homework or play outside? Write it down and make it an after school game plan. The more you take ownership over their personal […] more…
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