Keeping Your Young Family Safe

We all want the best for our families, there’s no doubt about that, and how we go about ensuring that goal is what many of us will spend a big chunk of our lives pursuing. In today’s age, we have so much more to be worried about than our parents did or grandparents. Now, we have to worry about online safety, the safety of our daughters at night, and how to raise boys that are not afraid to be men, but still know how to respect women.


Keeping Your Young Family Safe


It isn’t easy that’s for sure, and finding the right advice can be equally challenging too.

But fear not, because we’ve had a look at some of the top advice sites on the net and compiled a list of things to be aware of to raise a young family safely.

How You and Your Family Can Support Local Businesses

How You and Your Family Can Support Local Businesses


Running a business independently can be tough, and it’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic hit local companies the hardest. While chain stores certainly have their place in our malls and on our high streets, it’s the independent shops and cafes that give a town its unique personality. So, with most cities now starting to get back to some semblance of normality, it’s time for us to do our part to support our favorite local companies and help them weather this storm. Here are four ways that you and your family can do so.

Trendy Gift Ideas for Her This Holiday Season

Trendy Gift Ideas for Her This Holiday Season

It feels like this has been the longest year yet has seem to flown by all at the same time. I can't believe we only have 75 days until Christmas! So it is time to start thinking about what you are getting that special person in your life. And this year, you need to start shopping NOW if you want your gifts in time due to expected shipping delays Worldwide. I have compiled some trendy gift ideas for her this holiday season in this list. Most are gift ideas for the homebody, gift ideas for stress relief, and gift ideas to be cherished as well. There is something for everyone on this list plus some you can giveback when you make a purchase as well.

Quick Considerations for a Weekend Away

Big vacations and weekends away have been in sparse supply the last few years. Traveling has been difficult for many. But if you are daydreaming about your next weekend away, here are some quick planning tips that can make it a breeze.


Quick Considerations for a Weekend Away


A short getaway can be incredibly refreshing, and something that we all deserve. A few days to relax!

Something to Read at Christmas for Truck Loving Kids {Free Coloring Sheet Printable}

This is a sponsored conversation on behalf of Candlewick Press. All opinions are my own.

Looking for gift ideas for a truck loving kid? I don't like to over buy or overwhelm for Christmas, but I do purchase based on the idea of something you want, something you need, something to wear, something to read.


Something to Read at Christmas for Truck Loving Kids


My family and I were recently sent "Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of Christmas" Hardcover by Mark Lee and illustrated by Kurt Cyrus. The creative team that conceived Twenty Big Trucks in the Middle of the Street wants to add a big dose of Christmas cheer to an array of trucks for counting with the components of read-aloud holiday magic.


One doughnut truck, on a cold winter day, drives into town and parks and stays.