Being able to drive is a very useful skill. If you can’t drive you are cut off from all kinds of opportunities and life is more difficult than it needs to be. Teenagers realize this which is one of the reasons they are so keen to learn as soon as possible. They know that being able to do so will provide them with the chance to enjoy more freedom and choice. Most parents are keen for their children to learn to drive, but, understandably, they … [Read more...]

As quoted by Robert Brault, "A parent's love is whole no matter how many times divided." If it weren't for our parents, none of us would be where we are today. Their role is sometimes unseen, but the love and wisdom they instill upon us is something unforgettable.  The importance of parents can be seen in the way they support our lives. They help us through our good and the bad, guide us, and we adore every moment invested with them. And when … [Read more...]

Your twenties are one of the most exciting periods of your life. You’re just getting started in the world of adulthood, exploring your career and planning what your future might look like. You might not have moved out of the family home yet, or you might be planning to find cash for your first rental. Unfortunately, while it’s tempting to live life on a day-to-day basis, you’ll quickly find that planning is crucial if you want to achieve your … [Read more...]

70% of mothers with children under the age of 18 work a job, with over 75% working full time. However, nobody said that being a working parent was easy - especially if you’re running your own business. From spending time with your children to simply watching them grow, work can tend to get in the way - making the perfect work-life balance seem nearly impossible. Luckily, there are some things you can do as a working mom to find that balance and … [Read more...]

We all know that motivating your kids may be on your list of most difficult things to do, especially if they are reaching the end of their high-school careers. Unfortunately, some children are significantly harder to motivate than others and when it comes to stressing the importance of pursuing higher education, you may often need to test alternative methods of encouragement rather than sticking to the most obvious methods out there. If you find … [Read more...]

Ways Athleisure is the Perfect Mommy Style 1. Spend Less Time Shopping and Dressing  Image via Flickr by zerethv Maybe you love to shop, but even still, the simplification that comes along with athleisure is appreciated by everyone. Clothes shopping will no longer be a chore because you won't have to continuously search for the latest fashion trends to replace your outdated clothing from last season. Athleisure brings together the concepts … [Read more...]

In the past two weeks, millions of children (and families) have had to adjust from going to school every day to learning from home as government officials try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. While typically, being home from school would be a fun much-needed break for the kids, this time the change is kind of scary. With all the changes they’ve had to make, transitioning to a home school environment can prove difficult for some … [Read more...]

No matter the reason, relocating is never easy. You have to deal with the emotions of leaving behind the familiar, get all of your belongings in boxes, clean out your old place, tie up loose ends (mail, bills, school, work, etc.), make sure things are set up in your new place, and then get yourself, your family, and your belongings to your new place safe and sound. Essentially, moving takes a toll on you physically and emotionally. If you’re … [Read more...]