Tag: parenting
Playing pretend is serious business
Judith Sutherland's grandaughter transforms her living room into a doctor's office, farm, grocery store, kitchen and salon during an imaginative afternoon.
Remembering that it could be worse
When illness coincides with calving things can get a little hectic on Eliza Blue's ranch.
‘Stacking bales syndrome’
Eliza Blue is suffering from a little bit of "Stacking Bales Syndrome" after a long winter cooped up in her home.
MOB (dress) mentality
Kym Seabolt ponders, "Is it too much to ask that my MOB dress be simple, easy to wear and dressy without my appearing to be an aging pageant contestant?"
Sometimes having patience is the best thing to do
Judith Sutherland recalls being taught the virtue of patience during childhood and many situations where being patient paid off.
The little white church
The church Kym Seabolt's children grew up in will be the site of her daughter's wedding, proving that time marches on, but strong roots remain.
How to teach children to use a pocket knife safely
Pocket knives are tools, not toys. Learn more about considerations for teaching pocket knife safety, such as age, choosing a knife and basic safety rules.
Best-dressed thrifty nest
There is an art to looking like a million bucks on a dime, and GirlWonder always hits the mark with change to spare — the same goes for her home.
Enjoying the hobby life
So once the children are safely grown, (almost) flown and the mom duties begin to dwindle, what is a person to do? Apparently, get some hobbies.
It’s never too early to teach money management
Learn how to pass on good money management skills to children by defining needs and wants, and having the discipline to understand the difference.
