How is it possible that I could fall in love with someone who I’d only known for a few seconds? As her dark piercing eyes met mine, my heart leapt into my mouth and I struggled to maintain my composure. My entire being filled with such emotion that I wept as I cradled...
It’s that time again. That wonderful time of the year, when all the school lunches, hours of laundry washing, cooking, cleaning, tutoring, and taxi driving to sports and friends is paid back with a day of indulgence for Mom. We sit back and enjoy the homemade cards,...
Muffins can be eaten any time during the day or evening. Imagine how much fun it would be to make homemade muffins with your kids. Most muffin recipes are simple and easy to follow. It will take less than an hour out of your day. The preparation of delicious muffins...
Are you ready to introduce your kids to the kitchen? Start slowly. Each skill should be presented in a fun way. Everything taught should build on the previous experiences. Spend time talking about safety. Periodically, mention some teaching points. Maintain a...
I am often baffled at the levels we seem to compete at as Mums, let alone working Mums. I feel like I am back in high school - the dawky young dancer girl with the wrong clothes and weird body, with all the competition that seems to be out there in the world of being...
If you are looking for an engaging family activity that can be done throughout the year, consider corralling your kids into the kitchen. When my sons were preschoolers, I introduced them to some easy recipes. As they grew older and their attention spans increased,...
Many vulnerable people prefer to be cared for by friends and relatives at home rather than uproot themselves by moving to a care home. Eventually you may need to move them to a care home but many people prefer to live in their own place as long as they can. Staying in...
Swimming and aquatic sports are excellent family activities that should be enjoyed with caution. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides sobering facts. “Every day, about ten people die from unintentional drowning. Of these, two are children aged 14 or...
Exercise is very important for all ages and if you start your children in a good exercise program at a young age, they will be less likely to sit with video games or spend lots of time in front of the T.V. By encouraging exercise, you will give your children the best...
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