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Parenting Help: The Pros and Cons of Spending Big on Baby

I remember what it was like to register for our wedding 16 years ago. Then 13 years ago, Hubby and I were at the store registering for baby shower gifts. And oh. My. Goodness. It was exhausting! We were so overwhelmed by the whole experience, I think it took us 2...

Dealing with the Danger of Teen Depression

(Editor’s note: Melissa has some wisdom to share about teens and depression. Now that we’re in the teen years, no I don’t think you can avoid the angst. But these strategies are excellent for helping stave off the worst and helping the whole phase...

Jockey Makes Undergarments Fun and Comfy

(All right men, we’re going to be discussing girl stuff in this post, so you can just mooooove on along. See the bottom of the post for a holiday note and gift suggestion for all the women in your life. But really. You don’t need to read this next part....

7 Gifts for Newborns and Their Parents

Traditionally, the baby gifts are given to parents when the newborns arrive. In most cases, a person who intends to buy a gift for newborns and their parents, searches for the perfect present for a long time. And this is mainly because people are trying to get the...