Back to school already? Noooooo! Say it ain’t so!   Didn’t school used to start in September?   Summer break is nearly over so it’s time to prepare for the upcoming school year.   Just think about the jarring shift from chilled out, barefoot …read more

  Summertime and the living is easy, right? Or it would be if you could get the kiddies to willingly and happily help around the house.   Sometimes it’s so much work to get them to do their chores that it’s easier to do them …read more

  Who doesn’t love a bargain? If you love the thrill of the hunt, then you probably already frequent thrift shops.   I’ve been thrifting (or junking as my Mom called it) since way before it was cool. My love of vintage clothing started in …read more

  At least if you’re a kid. This easy recipe makes translucent oozy gooey edible slime that will entertain your kids for hours. This is grand old fun for kids of all ages but especially for toddlers because it’s completely non-toxic. As Mom to two …read more

  Just imagine opening up your mail box and nestled among the bills and ads you find a brightly colored, fun surprise package. Just for you. Wouldn’t you be on cloud nine?   For the cost of postage and a box of candy you can …read more

  It’s time to unleash your inner artist! Everybody likes to finger paint and play with stamps – even grownups.   I propose we all send finger paint and stamp art to our adult kids and act all disappointed if they don’t put it on …read more