Sure, you can buy pre-made wreaths at the store, but you’ll never find one quite like this. Plus, it’s fun and easy; even kids can do it! DIY wreaths are a fun way to spruce up your home, and they can be easily customized to your aesthetic or any holiday. I am using handmade wood […]
Conventional wisdom tells us that we should start saving for our children’s college education when they are born. It also gives us the generally accepted ways to do so: 529 savings plans, mutual funds, custodial accounts under a UGMA (Uniform Gifts to Minors Act) or UTMA (Uniform Transfers to Minors Act), U.S. savings bonds, Cordell […]
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This caregiving journey has taught be to be patient, observant, flexible and a bit more compassionate. But sometimes, my practical thinking prevents me from being as understanding as others would like. I have been known to say, “Make it make sense!” or “I need it to make sense.” After my caregiving journey started with my […]
My insurance agency recently participated in an Adulting Day, which involved meeting with local high school seniors and introducing them to skills they will need as they enter the adult world. Topics included setting budgets, changing a tire, sewing a button and more. As part of the finance module, students had to make their income […]
One of the scariest moments as a parent or caregiver is seeing a child struggle to breathe and not knowing how to help. Several respiratory illnesses can impact kids throughout the year, although the most common times for well-known viruses are in the fall and winter. Memorial Health System Pediatrician Dr. David Reeves sheds light […]
It’s endlessly fascinating to watch a baby bump grow — knowing that a new human is forming just below the surface. You may wonder just how big it will get and what else to expect. Here are some bump basics to answer your most pressing questions. SIZE The size of the growing uterus that makes […]
Looking for a fun way to stay active while bonding with your babies? Working out with children can be an incredibly rewarding experience for both mom and kids! Not only does it set a positive example of a healthy lifestyle, but it also creates lasting memories. From playing tag in the backyard to dancing around […]
