Family Life

My Favorite Reusable Products For The Kitchen

July 23, 2020

Replace paper towels, plastic wrap, and more with these reusable products for the kitchen that are better for the environment (and save you ...

May 11, 2020

Are you looking for a good book that will really get your kid reading? Here's a mega-list of 90 books for tweens and teens. What's better than ...

March 24, 2020

Wish your kids did more around the house? Simplify your system. These chore sticks get your kids pitching in--and make it a lot easier on ...

March 20, 2020

The challenges of being homebound are many: bickering kids, feelings of isolation, and alternating bouts of stress and boredom. If you need a ...

August 19, 2019

Planning a national parks road trip to Utah and Arizona? Here's our day-to-day itinerary with hotels, restaurants, and activities. This ...

July 23, 2019

A girl's body image can really suffer during puberty. Here's how you can help your daughter. This is a guest post by Maryann Jacobsen, MS, RD. ...

May 22, 2019

Want to repurpose your food scraps and create a no-cost, environmentally-friendly fertilizer? Here's how to compost at home. When I was growing ...

April 5, 2019

A chest freezer can easily turn into a black hole of cold food. Here's how to organize a chest freezer cheaply and simply! If I go missing, I may ...

February 19, 2019

Bottom drawer freezers can easily get unorganized and messy. Here are some systems and products to help you organize a bottom freezer. When we ...

November 23, 2018

These holiday gift ideas for kids ages 5 and up include nifty things to play, do, read, and wear (NO video games or electronics!). Have you heard ...

April 26, 2018

Podcasts are a great way for kids to learn and be entertained--without screens! Here's a roundup of some of the best podcasts for ...

December 26, 2017

Need new ideas for family movie night? Here are 101 family movies that you and your kids will enjoy. "Family movie night" has such a cozy ring to ...