Hi Reader! I've decided to give you a little challenge over winter break so we don't lose momentum over the holidays. Winter break was always such a fun time as a kid for me -- so I've always wanted to ensure that for my own kids too :) What did you do over winter break as a kid? “ At first I was a bit surprised by the simplicity of your suggestions, but then I realized that easy was precisely what I needed." — Sarah K, Activity Challenger Here is a quick list of the fun things you can do...

Hey Reader! Don't get me wrong, I love the holidays—but sometimes the kids get a little too cozy with the boredom bug, and I freeze trying to make the season magical. Have you heard of the B.O.R.E.D acronym? Post this somewhere. B - Been creative, or built something?O - Outdoor play?R - Read a book?E - Exercised?D - Done something helpful? Sometimes outdoor play can be difficult this time of year for some of us up North. Now is the time to put those outdoor clothes on Santa's list! Make sure...

Hey Reader! Have you ever felt like a mom who didn't really have any idea what your kids really needed aside from the basics? Ashley considers herself a "plain Jane first time mom. She tried going back to work and having her son in daycare after the first year at home with him. But, that wasn't the right fit for her. "I was overwhelmed knowing that he had been in day care and then me taking over as a new mom, a new stay at home mom. This is all new to me. I had no idea what I was doing." This...