We started out this blog series talking about how it’s a truly social web out there. No one can argue that. People are flocking to Facebook (a billion active monthly users) and are spending a large portion of their Internet time on social networks. Because of this, the experts tell us, as business owners, we …
As the weather gets warmer, we’ve been spending a lot of time explore our NEW backyard and getting out into nature. One of the characters we’ve been reading about, Pig Pig, has been getting closer to nature too in his book entitled Pig Pig Goes to Camp. This quirky book details Pig Pig’s enjoyable time …
Bread machines are a wonder for the working mom who wants to provide her family with all natural food. It saves you time and money. But, there are so many bread machines on the market today. Which one do you choose? Be sure to check out my 40+ Bread Machine Recipes as well as my …
Becoming a mother can certainly tip the scales in one direction – often in the direction of exhaustion! This is not only true for mothers who work outside the home. Motherhood in general can set things off balance. Here are some tips for finding balance for anyone who is juggling the joys of motherhood. 1. …
Fire prevention month is in October, but that doesn’t mean you can’t think about keeping your family safe in case of fire any month out of the year. Many homes use the Spring Ahead of Day Light Savings Time to help remind them that the batteries in smoke detectors need to be changed once a …
Are you getting ready to celebrate Earth Day? Earth day is April 22nd. We usually celebrate “TV Turn-off Week” around that time as well, so it’s the perfect excuse to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. We’ll also be making some Earth Day themed crafts and I’ve been busy browsing around online finding ideas. …
A little sweet and a little salty make these slow cooker pork chops with sweet potatoes the perfect dinner! Throw it all together in the crockpot for an easy dinner solution in today’s busy times! Super easy and perfect for the crockpot! The slow cooker keeps the pork chops from getting tough! I like to …
Earlier in this blog post series, we talked about how each social network is just a little bit different and our approach to each one should be carefully crafted. At the time, I cautioned against simply using social media integration tools to broadcast the same thing across your social networks. I stand by that advice …
Did your kids get the Wreck-It Ralph movie in their Easter Basket this year? Why not pull it out and plan Family Movie Night for this weekend? Jazz things up and head to the arcade with your family to see what intergenerational fun can be had! Kids can learn about the classic games that their …
How’s the weather in your neck of the woods? Just when things look they are warming up a bit around here, we get blasted with another snow storm! I keep promising the kids that spring is just around the corner, but I’m starting to have my doubts! This week, we talked a bit about the …
The classic story of “The Three Little Pigs” has been a childhood favorite for many, many years. I remember hearing this story when I was a child and it’s still popular with kids today! When you’re reading The Three Little Pigs with your kids, you can add a fun, hands-on learning activity by using this …
A Teachable Moment April 2013 – Your job is more important than you think! Dr. Susan Bartell April 25th marks this year’s Take our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. This annual event, began in 1993, and was originally known as Take our Daughters to Work Day. Its primary goal was to give girls the …