How do you stay connected with your children and teenagers while also keeping them safe from predatory technology? The most basic solution is the home land line. This is a safe and reliable way to communicate, and it's something many families are already paying for. But there are limitations. It can only be used at home, there's no texting, and it's easy to lose track of. And if the batteries die while you're searching for the handset, your only hope at that point is Saint Anthony. The flip Continue Reading
Link City: a Cooperative Family Game
Blue Orange Games is a household name around here. They are known for imaginative, bright and engaging games for all ages. We had the chance to test drive one of their newer cooperative games called Link City. It's quick to learn and doesn't disappoint! In this game, players work together to build a city using square tiles, endeavoring to guess what's on the mayor's mind. The key is placing like buildings adjacent to each other. Sometimes, it's pretty obvious, like linking the post office and Continue Reading
Educational Games to Enjoy With Your Children
"Mama, please play a game with me!" This is something that parents hear a lot, and we might put it off because the thought of a "kids game" seems quite boring and simplistic. But here's how to break out of that mindset and have some fun with your children. Try Something New There are some really cute games out there for children that can also be enjoyable for adults. One of our favorites is called Animal Bingo, and it's for made for children ages 2 and up. Quick to learn and relaxing to Continue Reading
Choosing the Right Sports Drink for Active Teenagers
When our son signed up for a homeschool basketball league, I did what a lot of other parents probably do: bought the gear he needed, including comfortable shoes and socks, and tucked the typical sports drink in his bag each time he went to practice. Speaking of socks, if your teenager doesn't like wearing the traditional ones, definitely check out liner socks. Our son really likes the no-slip, no-show style of liner socks. Anyway, during one of our shopping trips, Joseph walked up to me and Continue Reading
Starting 2023 on the Right Foot: A Handy Guide to Shoe Inserts
What do you do when a favorite pair of shoes lets you down? It might be a trouble spot that rubs your foot and causes blisters. Or your foot slipping forward in a pair of heels. Maybe they're just plain worn out inside. While choosing good shoes is your best bet for happy feet, there are many options out there which can "rehabilitate" the ones you're already wearing. I created this guide to quickly help you find the right solution for shoe comfort problems. Issue: Shoe rubs your foot I Continue Reading
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