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Five Gifts For Kids That Aren’t Electronics

December 12, 2020 By Lauren

I received the Laser X Evolution and Wubble Rumblers for review purposes. All opinions are my own. This post also contains affiliate links. If your kids are like mine, when Christmas rolls around and you ask them what they want, one of two things happens: They either have no ideas at all or they ask […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Informational Tagged With: Christmas, gift guide, gifts, kids

The 25 Best Gratitude Journals to Cultivate a Thankful Attitude

September 24, 2018 By Lauren

Below: If you’re looking for the best gratitude journals out there, look no further.  Are you a grateful person? I think most of us would say we have a lot to be thankful for, but I bet we would also admit that we don’t often take the time to actually think and speak about the […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: best gratitude journals, grateful, gratitude, gratitude journals, thankful, thankfulness

They Were Asked to Share Their Parenting Fails. Their Answers Are Comedic Gold.

September 18, 2018 By Lauren

When you become a parent, it’s almost like a switch flips and a protective side you didn’t know existed goes into high gear. You would do anything to keep your child safe, from jumping in front of a moving train to fighting off a bear with your own two hands. This instinct to protect our […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Humor Tagged With: funny, humor, parenting fails

Cartoon Characters I Want to Kick in the Shins

September 3, 2018 By Lauren

When you become a parent your life changes in ways both big and small. Used to sleep in until 11 on the weekends? Now you’re lucky to make it past 6. Enjoyed making gourmet meals that took hours of preparation and lots of fancy ingredients? Now carrots with a little parsley sprinkled on top are […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Home, Parenting Humor

The Loneliness of Motherhood

July 23, 2018 By Lauren

Motherhood is lonely when you haven't found your people

This post originally appeared on Parent.co (now Mother.ly). I see the picture as I’m scrolling through my news feed and feel a pang in my chest. I’ve never considered myself the jealous type, but I can’t deny that that’s what this is—jealousy, mixed with loneliness. A group of kids, several families’ worth, smile at the […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Parenting Essays Tagged With: friends, friendship, loneliness, lonely, mom friends, motherhood

13 Unique Water Toys for Kids to Beat the Summer Heat

July 16, 2018 By Lauren

These unique water toys for kids will keep your kids cool and entertained for hours this summer!

Everyone loves the pool, but if you’re looking to mix things up a little, these unique water toys for kids are sure to do the trick. From crazy squirt guns to the coolest slip ‘n slides, your kids can use these fun water toys whether you have access to a pool or not. I’d be […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: summer, summer fun, water toys

Indian Echo Caverns Review: Fun for the Whole Family?

June 18, 2018 By Lauren

Below: An Indian Echo Caverns review that tells you what to expect on your tour, if it’s kid-friendly, what to wear, and more. Thank you to Indian Echo Caverns and Visit Hershey and Harrisburg for the tickets. Indian Echo Caverns Review: Fun for the Whole Family? Is spelunking on your bucket list? To be honest, […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: caves, Hershey, Indian Echo Caverns, spelunking, travel, vacation

Things to Do at Hershey Park: Plan Ahead to Make the Most of Your Day

June 13, 2018 By Lauren

Below: Not sure of all the things to do at Hershey Park or what you should do while you’re on vacation there? This post gives you a complete overview, from rides to shows to games to food and everything in between. Plan ahead to make the most of your day at the famous theme park. […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: amusement park, family vacation, Hershey Park, travel

Sight & Sound Theatres: An In-Depth Review

June 4, 2018 By Lauren

Thanks to Sight & Sound Theatres for providing us with tickets to the show. All opinions are my own. Several years ago my husband came home from work talking about Sight & Sound Theatres. It was the first he’d heard of it, but I was familiar since I went to college less than an hour […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: jesus, Sight & Sound Theatres

Five Misconceptions about Foster Care

May 26, 2018 By Lauren

Foster care is not as scary as you think. Here are five common misconceptions and why they're wrong.

May is National Foster Care Month. In honor of the amazing people who selflessly give of their time and resources to love and care for children in need, I’m writing a two-part series to raise awareness about foster care for those of us who aren’t involved in it.   Five Misconceptions About Foster Care For […]

Filed Under: Family Life, Informational Tagged With: foster care, foster child, foster families, foster parents

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