May 19, 2013

Kicking Off 2010 on a Clean, Green Slate

It’s a new year, and by now you’ve likely committed (or procrastinated) on some sort of resolution. Perhaps, a pledge to do more for your environs? Ring in a sparkling new decade by thinking local – I mean LOCAL, starting with your very own closet. Time to do more with less and get rid of [...]

The Family Dream Board

I asked my youngest son Nate-no “Who Is Martin Luther King Jr.?” His response to me was the man who said ” I have a Dream”. Nate-no’s answer got me thinking about the fact that one man had a dream that made a difference in our country for ever. So, what is my dream, what [...]

It’s Not To Late – Make Those Resolutions

By Michelle Poteet www.reclaimorder.com www.reclaimorder.wordpress.com As 2009 came to a close, we sit and ponder what we are going to put on our list of New Year’s Resolutions. We think of years past when we vowed to lose weight, stop talking like a sailor, or even call our family more often. According to About.com, organizing [...]

Ten in 2010 For Families

There is still time to make your New Years resolutions – Make a difference in 2010 with ten resolutions that will make a difference in our families lives. Ten Resolutions For Parents from: (families-first.org) 1. Come together for a family meal as many times a week as possible. Let the answering machine do its job [...]

New Year’s Resolutions For Parents

“Resolution day” (January 1st) is almost here. Are you ready? Have you decided on your resolutions? For parents, every year offers new joys and challenges. Here are a few ideas for increasing the joy – and preparing for the challenges – of parenting in 2010. Love your child for who they are. Every child is [...]

New Year’s Resolutions

Amy Hannold Familytimeandmoney.com Does the New Year mean resolutions for you? If you are like many people, dieting, exercise, better money management, and more living “in the moment” (slowing down, prioritizing) top your list of changes. At the University of Washington, they studied people making New Year’s resolutions. They found that “The keys to making [...]

Appetizers To Ring In The New Year

Ring in the New Year with these 5 Quick appetizers Pesto Twists -from: Nestle These tasty twists made with pesto, hazelnuts and Parmesan cheese are a delicious way to start the evening. X 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 container (7 ounces) BUITONI Refrigerated Pesto with Basil 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts [...]

New Years Eve Kid Friendly Food

Do It Yourself Pizza Party Create a fun DIY pizza buffet for kids and adults. They will enjoy creating their own mouth watering pizzas with the toppings they like and enjoy. Set out ready to top pizza crusts, bowls of pizza toppings and cheese and of course a big bowl of pizza sauce. For the [...]

New Years Eve Kid Fun

Ready to ring in a New Year? My kids love the excitement of New Years eve, mostly because we allow them to stay up until midnight and enjoy the annual neighborhood party with all of their friends. What are you planning this New Years eve with your kids? 24/7 MOMS has compiled some fun ideas [...]

New Years Eve Celebrations with kids

5 New Year’s Eve Tips for FamiliesBy: Trish Berg 1. FAST FORWARD – If you have young children, and midnight is way too late for them to be up, try fast forwarding the clock so that it reads midnight at 8 or 9 pm. Celebrate the New Year then with the kiddos, then put them [...]