Educational

Is handwriting a lost art? Remember the days when writing a thank you note was the norm, reading cursive was an expectation and not a choice, and writing your signature set you apart from everyone else? Surprisingly, things have...

May is National Foster Care Month. Children enter foster care for many reasons, and with more than 400,000 kids in the system, the need for foster parents is great. I won’t pretend to know all of the facts or...

If you don't already know, the popular Netflix series 13 Reasons Why, based on the Jay Asher novel, has stirred up quite the controversy. And rightfully so since teenage depression and suicide is an epidemic that according to the...

I'll preface this post by saying that the below mentioned apps are not necessarily free. Or at least the full versions are not free. There are many free applications out there but when I began this journey, I was...

The Great Smokies have always been a special place to us. Not because we hike or are super outdoorsy people, but because we've created many amazing memories there over the last (nearly ) 16 years. My husband and I...

These Busy Bag ideas will help occupy your small child when rainy spring weather keeps you indoors!   They say "April showers bring May flowers, but they also bring this mama a case of cabin fever!  It's finally getting warm enough to go outside,...

It is often hard to find books that engage the “reluctant” reader, beginner reader or finding books that the “bookworm” hasn’t yet read. Having a list of age-appropriate book ideas can help. This list of books for both boys...

This is the second in a series on blended families. If you want to read about some truly happy aspects of this topic, check out the first post HERE. And if you want a completely honest look into some...

Thinking about buying your first home? Here are some helpful tips to consider when starting the process, brought to you by Credit Union of Ohio.  Tip One: Attend a Financial Education Workshop before you begin the process! Credit Union of Ohio...

I know there are several women out there who may not appreciate my amateur findings in my first attempt at fantasy football. To those of you die-hard pro football fans, forgive me. And to the moms who have absolutely...