College
Your Graduation Party Planning Guide
Do you have a kiddo graduating from high school or college soon? Congratulations! This is definitely something to celebrate—it’s a major milestone for you and your soon-to-be-grad. If you are
Category: Family Matters
Paperwork
Get Started On Your Taxes Now
This year the IRS began accepting tax returns on January 24, 2022; this is earlier than the usual February. The deadline to file your 2021 taxes is midnight on Monday, April
Home Office
What to Save and What to Shred: Paper Retention Guidelines
Even with many day-to-day tasks moving online, there will still–and always be–paper. The average American receives almost 50,000 pieces of mail in their lifetime, and 30% of it is junk.
Holidays
Hosting A Safe Holiday Gathering for Senior Guests
Having guests visit for the holidays is an exciting time for the whole family, although some needs may vary from guest to guest. Senior citizens are especially unique in their
Parenting
Streamlining the Morning Lunch Crunch
When my eldest daughter was in kindergarten, I was a class helper. She sat next to a sweet boy from Japan, whose lunches were a daily source of amazement and
Home Decor
Style Guide: Prepare Your Home for Baby’s Arrival
If you have a baby on the way, you should start preparing your house for the new family member in advance. In just a few months, you won’t have time
School
Support Your Student’s Learning by Keeping School Supplies Organized
Keep School Supplies Simple for Young Children For young children, homework often involves the use of crayons, colored pencils, stickers, colored paper and the like. Keep a small amount of
Parenting
5 Simple Self-Care Ideas for Busy Moms
Being a mom may be one of the best jobs in the whole world, but it’s definitely one of the hardest as well. Most often we are so preoccupied with
Declutter and Thrive
Three Stress-Reducing Strategies for The Caregiver
It’s happened. You’ve received that phone call you’ve been dreading for years now. Your parent or beloved relative is ill. It’s time for you to help out, fill in, assume
College
Top Ten Dorm Room Must-Haves Beyond the Basics
My eldest child will be moving back to campus next month to start her sophomore year. Just over a year ago, we were up to our eyeballs in Pinterest and