Before I was an accountant, I was the daughter of a math teacher. You could just imagine my younger days, as a humble math whiz, my calendar filled with a busy schedule of math competitions, solving the latest algebra problems with my fellow geeky friends, arguing math hypothesis with my dad…. Well, that never happened. Instead […]
When I set up Christmas advent calendars for my kids, they tend to be focused on activities. Today’s activity is writing a letter to your sibling. I thought it would be fun to create not only blank templates for these but also a creative Fill-in-the-Blanks activity as well. I can’t wait to see what they […]
I know you’re curious. Or is that mild amusement? Have I finally lost my marbles? Why make your own checker board game? Because you can – it’s an easy project. It’s unique and adorable. You can customize it for different seasons/holidays. These board games make interesting gifts. They are an exciting way to use old scrapbook […]
PLEASE USE YOUR INSIDE VOICE Are you ready to face your family? Summer has sailed and Halloween is a blur. What stretches before us is the trifecta of festive family gatherings: Thanksgiving, Christmas (or Hanukkah or Kwanza) and New Year’s celebrations. It’s time to put away those phones and mingle. Some of our gatherings are upbeat, sparkly […]
When I was a kid, I learned not to question the mysterious garbage bags my parents brought home. They would pull the heavy, misshapen bundles out of their trunk, one by one, and drop them onto the shaggy carpet of our family den. They issued specific instructions not to touch or open them. Sometimes, these […]
“Mom, can we get Skelly from the basement?” my son breaks through my daydreams as I pull into the driveway on a hot September afternoon. “Skelly’s just for Halloween,” I reply. Another drive home with yet another request from him. “Mom, we need some Halloween decorations!”, he yells from the back seat. “Son, school just […]
The last thing you want to tackle is how the endless school papers as you’re struggling to get through the school opening madness, the chaotic evening parent orientations and the looming school calendar. Read on to find out how to get rid of the clutter and organize school papers you truly need. My son scatters […]
