Summer Sun Safety for Children...

Summer sun safety for children is something on parents’ minds as the temperatures rise and the days lengthen. You want your children to spend time playing outside but the possibility of getting sunburned is an ever-present thought. Here are some guidelines to help you know how to keep your children safe in the summer sun. Dermatologists and other experts recommend putting sunscreen on your children at least 15 to 30...

Mom, Do You Want More Me Time?...

By Aurelia Williams, author of Journey to Joy Let’s see. You did the laundry, dropped the boys off at Karate and the girls at dance class, stopped at the grocery store for a few last minute dinner items…What’s missing? As you were taking care of everyone else all day long, did you remember to take care of yourself? I know it can be hard to carve out space for you, since being a mom is a full time job, but...

Healthy Foods for Better Learning...

The old saying ‘you are what you eat’ may be more correct than most people think. Some foods have been considered to be brain foods while others are considered to be junk. Now you can choose healthy foods for better learning. One of the things to remember when it comes to education and nutrition is the importance of eating breakfast. Research has been conducted for many years and the results continue to show how...

Ideas on How to Enjoy a Fun Family Night In...

It’s a common complaint of many families these days. Everyone is involved in so many activities that it’s hard to come together and enjoy time as a family. Consider some of these ideas on how to enjoy a fun family night in instead of everyone going their separate ways. Scientifically it has been proven that families who eat meals together are more emotionally connected and more stable. And since everyone has to...

5 Quick and Healthy Breakfast Ideas...

I know we have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, many of us neglect breakfast. Even though there?s a lot of evidence to suggest that your body and mind will suffer unless you have a healthy breakfast each morning. You spend six to eight hours sleeping. After that time, your body needs to fuel up keep going. Without breakfast at home, your options for on the run nutrition may...

Tips to Create Your Own Household Planner...

Families come in all shapes and sizes. Some families are busy and some are homebodies. If there’s more than one person in the family, knowing how to create your own household planner can help keep everyone in the family more organized. Household planners can be made from nearly anything, but three-ring binders seem to work best for many families. Purchasing a binder with a clear pocket on the front and back will allow...

The Winter Holidays And Guest Posters...

A couple of my friends Asked if they could share some information on their winter holidays with my readers. Since I am sharing information on what I celebrate and know which is Christmas I felt there was nothing wrong with letting them share their traditions with us. I felt it would help get their believes and things out that they believe in and the way that things worked that is different then the way I do things. My friend...

The School Year has Begun...

Now that the new school year has begun, So has the a new focus on helping moms with mommyland. I have had to take a unwanted yet necessary break from the internet for family issues, however things are back to normal. If they ever are with 2 teens and a school aged, and a preschooler but for the most part they are and I am able to buckle down and get more accomplished again and focused. I hope you share with you helpful tips...