Let’s face it – hosting Christmas parties with kids is a whole different ballgame. Gone are the days of spending hours preparing a trendy new dish with 33 ingredients, or having a relaxing day at the salon pampering for a…
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Christmas Can Be Stressful For These Kids – Here’s How You Can Help
Christmas is a magical time to celebrate family, practice cherished traditions, and plan new experiences. But the constant hustle and bustle can also be stressful, with so many extra things to do on top of our regular routines. For some,…
A Frugal Gal’s Guide To Having The Ultimate Christmas On A Dime
You’ve been working hard to get out of debt trying to save every penny you can while keeping up with your bills… …and then Christmas rolls around and you are in a panic at all the expenses that are sure…
Beat The Christmas Sugar Rush With These Fun And Festive Treats
Christmastime is here, and with it, all those tempting treats! Even the healthiest kids are getting excess sugar with all the parties and celebrations going on this time of year. So why not make some fun and festive Christmas goodies…
Tips To Help Your Child With Sensory Processing Disorder Stay Cool During Christmas
The Christmas season is full of excitement and entertainment – from bright lights to the sounds of busy shoppers and Christmas music – all 5 senses are put to use during the holidays. But for a child with sensory processing…
Avoid Disaster This Christmas Season With These Vital Tips
We’re fully immersed in the Christmas shopping season, and the crowds and traffic get worse every day. While many of us will take full advantage of online shopping this season, there is something traditional about making a trip to the…
Prepare The Home For The Incoming Holiday Gifts With These Easy Tasks
Getting a gift of love, time, or experience is hands down the most beneficial for our children. But knowing that isn’t going to stop the flood of toys coming your way this holiday season. It seems impossible to escape all…
Christmas Countdown Ideas Your Kids Are Sure To Love
Moms, it is the most wonderful time of the year, as the Christmas season is upon us! There’s something almost magical about Christmas – the lights, the snow (hopefully!), and the holiday spirit. But most important, Christmas is a time…
New Diet Shows Promise For Menopausal Women
Sometimes it feels like we eat one slice of pizza and we wake up with a belly roll we didn’t notice before. While going through menopause it can be even worse, with hormones going haywire and body changes making us…
Activities That Keep Little Fingers From Picking At The Turkey Too Early
Preparation on Thanksgiving Day is strenuous and vast, making it difficult to attend to the children. If you don’t want little fingers creeping up onto the counter to snag the cookie dough, or throw a lego in the turkey before…