10 Astounding Health Benefits of Apples
We all vaguely hear about the health benefits of eating fruits and vegetables often, but rarely is it reinforced just how awesome some of these foods are for your health. Apples are definitely one of those "miracle" fruits that offers an unbelievable amount of...
FFYF: Carnival Down Edition
Good Friday, Heroes! Well, BlogCarnival appears to be down again, so I can't pull the usual Fun For Your Friday articles. I'll add them in as soon as the site comes back up. Soon, I hope! In the meantime, we're having a bit of fun here on Friday. Well, kind of. We got...
I’m Going to Try Some eFoods!
Have you ever thought about what you'd do in a crisis? Since the boys are all in Scouts, being prepared is rather a big deal around here. I try to keep up with the groceries and make sure we're well supplied, but with 4 hungry boys that's not always easy. They eat...
How Parents Sabotage Kids’ Success
and How They Can Change the Story
Every parent wants the best for their kids. Yet millions of adults unknowingly sabotage their children’s chances for success. I grew up poor. I was jealous of rich people and didn’t like them. So over the years I kept trying to get rich, not realizing that my...
Parenting Styles That Encourage Responsible Children
Ask any parent about the importance of responsibility, and you’ll get the same answer. All parents want to raise responsible children, but the results parents get vary substantially. As H. Jackson Brown so eloquently stated, “Live so that when your children think of...
5 Simple Steps for Better Grades
Most parents realize that helping their children set goals is important, but few realize that not all goals are created equal. While some goals can empower children to get better grades and achieve academic success, others can actually discourage children or cause...
Pregnancy Supplement – Maintain Your Baby’s Growth During Pregnancy
During pregnancy prenatal supplements have a very important role to play in the development of the fetus and also maintaining the health of the mother. Omega-3 fatty acid is one of the vital components of supplements that are generally prescribed during pregnancy....
Celebrate Mother’s Day: Win a Deluxe copy of Pat the Bunny
Happy Mother's Day, Heroes! Yes, you. I call you a hero because you are one. No, not the mother behind you. You. You gave birth to that child. Or perhaps you opened your home to one (or more!). You make sure the needs are met. You make sure the child is loved. That...
10 Parenting Tips for Good Parenting
"What you sow is what you reap”, is a good proverb which clarifies the need for a good nurturing of the child for his glowing future. Small things assisted or educated during childhood play a major role in overcoming the real bitterness of life in the later part....
How to Choose the Best Mother’s Day Gift
Okay, I admit to having a bit of an ulterior motive publishing this infographic. After all, I am a mom looking forward to some loving this Sunday on Mother's Day. In all fairness though, I'm really expecting the 9 year olds to make me breakfast in bed. Hubby has...