Community, Help, and Encouragement for Active Parents
What can you do with a can of pop and a bottle of ketchup? Make supper of course! (Wait, that wasn’t the answer you were looking for?) Although it involves a seemingly strange combination of ingredients, my recipe for four ingredient Crock Pot Cola Chicken is absolutely delicious! I had my first taste of this… Read More»
With five kids there is always something going on – especially now that my older ones are becoming more involved in sports, Boy Scouts, and community activities. At the same time I’m pursuing more large-scale projects for my problogging, book writing, and speaking/teaching. How do I stay connected? Well for the last month I’ve been… Read More»
Both times I went on maternity leave, I was excited. I always planned on being a stay-at-home mom when I had kids and felt like I was finally realizing my goal… until I was actually at home, with first one and then two babies to care for. I found myself wishing they would nap so… Read More»
The holiday season seems to always be a busy time of year in our house. I’m guessing it’s the same for many of you! Whether it’s Christmas programs, wrapping present, baking treats or decorating the house, there’s always something to be done. Add to that trying to keep up with making meals for your family… Read More»
If you can work at home, there will be less stress on you and the children, and your lives will be healthier. Do you want to stay at home with your baby? Really, when it comes down to it, a large majority of mothers would rather be home than in a dreary office away from… Read More»
You love your kids and you love your job but being successful on both fronts is no easy thing. Being a work at home mom might be the envy of your neighbors, but it can easily put a strain both on your home and family life, if you let it. Here are seven tips to… Read More»
I thought I understood the importance of a checking my credit score and credit report until I decided to apply for a mortgage. I knew that I was up there, in the 780s-760s, but I never knew quite what that meant. When I applied, I wasn’t offered the best interest rate, and I asked why… Read More»
In an article I wrote on June 3, I discussed how involved parents raise more successful kids. This came from personal experience and from reading works by Malcolm Gladwell, and Dubner & Levitt. This post is another example that I have of involved parents having successful kids. Beauregard Parish Fair Poster Contest My oldest (9)… Read More»
For people interested in owning rental property, the name of the game is making money. Despite this, some expenses are worth every penny, such as hiring a property manager. Most property managers charge 10% for their services, which include: Listing Collecting rent Eviction Some property owners feel that the idea of paying someone to take… Read More»
Get children excited about learning time management skills with the cool On*Task On*Time tool.
