Heading into spring cleaning season, there is no better time to consider tuning up your car and making sure you are equipped to drive safely and maintain your vehicle’s condition over time. The words “expensive” and “stressful” are often top of mind when car owners think about servicing their vehicles. National automotive expert Barbara Terry […]
Fitness / Parenting Skills
Get the Whole Family Moving with Chores
Family battles are known all over the world. Most of them arise when the house needs cleaning. Yeah, boring domestic chores! It’s like they never end and one of the tragic things about them is they can polarize a family into two camps. But rather than fighting over who scrubs the bathroom this time, get […]
Beauty / Green Living
Eco-Beauty Times: Mad Hippie
When it comes to beauty, often the product that goes on your face contains ingredients that would make even the strongest cringe. While I am not the best at being green, I certain try to make changes in my family’s routine that help us become more Earth friendly. Eco-beauty just happens to be one of […]
Illinois / Minnesota / Missouri / South Dakota / Travel
Best Midwestern State Parks Destinations for Wildlife
State parks make great travel destinations for the family, and there are several Midwestern state parks that are worth checking out. Being able to get out and enjoy nature is a big part of visiting each state park, there are a lot of opportunities to engage in recreational activities, but being able to spot wildlife is always a […]
Family Activities / Toys
Board Games for Boys: Marvel Dominoes Game
Big thank you to Wonder Forge for inspiring today’s publication, Board Games for Boys: Marvel Dominoes Game. Indoor games are an important part of our family life. Especially during the winter months, when the Midwest becomes cold, wet and the windchill is just pure unforgivable. One of our favorite past times is the art of […]
Cooking / Recipes
Sinfully Yummy Experience: Cheesy Bacon Fries
If you’re looking for the perfect weekend snack check out these cheesy bacon fries. Having most of the stuff on hand for these yummy cheesy bacon fries makes them the perfect cheesy snack that are done in less than 45 minutes. I like to make these when my husband is working and I don’t have […]
Education
Teaching children in schools about sexual abuse may help them report abuse
Children who are taught about preventing sexual abuse at school are more likely than others to tell an adult if they had, or were actually experiencing sexual abuse. This is according to the results of a new Cochrane review published in the Cochrane Library today. However, the review’s authors say that more research is needed […]
Fitness / Outdoor Activities
Keep Your Family Active on a Budget
Exercise has so many wonderful benefits – it builds strong bones, maintains a healthy weight and even improves self-esteem. The one benefit that millions of families overlook is how physical activity can create a stronger family bond. With summer right around the corner, we find ourselves busy making plans for the summer, but are we […]
