With Father’s Day just over, our very own dad blogger, Brett Hughes ponders his relationship with his own father…a…
Wisdom Of the Father, By Dad Blogger Brett Hughes
With Father’s Day just over, our very own dad blogger, Brett Hughes ponders his relationship with his own father…a…
It’s Fun to Fundraise While We Shop
Finding an online retailer that both sells the products we want and donates to the charities we care about has…
The Great Kitchen Renovation
Tracie shares with us her crazy kitchen renovation story…We’re actually surprised she made it through it with…
The Real Estate Experience Gets a Revamp
I have had a bit of experience buying and selling a house or two…all of it has been bad. But recently I met the…
Father’s Day Special: Egg Plant Parm Stacks
This delicious take on the traditional “eggplant parm” – a staple of red-sauce Italian joints – will be a revelation….
Which Sunscreens Are Safe? Top 5 Sunscreens for Kids
We know we need to slather our kids from tip to toe in sunscreen to keep them from getting sunburn, but which sunscreens…
Our Kids Will Love Puppets Just As Much As We Did
We thought puppetry might be a dying art — but thanks to The Toronto Puppetry Collective it is neither dying nor…
Delicious Recipes for Simple, Cool Summer Treats
Summer is coming, and with it comes warm afternoons, backyard parties and the need for chilled drinks and cool…
Dear Leith…By Jennifer Hamilton
Jennifer’s son turned seven yesterday and she is wishing him a very public happy birthday. Someday we’re sure he’ll…
Communicating With Your Child’s Camp
Worried about being able to communicate with your child’s camp this summer? Wondering how it works? Lori Bogomolny…
I’m Back! (And back soon!)
Deb is back…with a vengeance? Nope..just with a resolution to join us more often and write a bit more for us…
Let’s All Go to Camp (Yes, ALL of Us!)
Our kids get all the fun, don’t they? Camp looks like such a great time and we never get invited. This weekend…
Make Your Child’s Party About Giving and Getting
We all love a good birthday party. But in today’s world of combusting family schedules, and an increasing desire…
Ages and Stages – What Camp Is Your Child Ready For?
With the help of summer camp experts, Our Kids Media, we have an easy guide to understanding how kids at various…
Outfitting the Yard For the Kidlets
Now that the weather is warming up, we’re hoping the wee ones will want to play outside more and inside less…how…
Ferber Fingers, by Brett Hughes (HWGK Dad Blogger)
Though he hates offering unsolicited advice to his fellow fathers, in this case, our dad blogger, Brett is making…
Ferber Fingers, by Brett Hughes (HWGK Dad Blogger)
Though he hates offering unsolicited advice to his fellow fathers, in this case, our dad blogger, Brett is making…
Venture Into Space Without Leaving The Ground
We all know camp is good for kids…but why? We’re going to focus on three different camps over the next three…
5 Life Lessons Kids Learn from Hosting a Yard Sale
There is great value in getting your kidlets involved with hosting a yard sale. Sure, they will walk away with…
One Gift Card. Endless Choices…Yay!
It might be the thought that ultimately counts when a gift is made or bought…but wouldn’t be nice to (just…
How to Be Prepared for An Emergency
In the event of a large-scale power outage or other emergency, we’d likely be on our own for the first 72 hours…and…
7 Tips When Hiring a Birthday Party Entertainer
Children love having entertainment at their parties. From magicians and clowns, to musicians and princesses, a…
Our Search For More Hours In The Day
Who wouldn’t love some help around the house…? Could we finally have found the answer to a mom’s unending…
Spa Parties Positively Pamper
We love our trips to the spa, so why wouldn’t our daughters feel the same? Why not throw a spa party for their…
Five Ways to Wear a Little Black Dress
A Little Black Dress (LBD) is your best bet when it comes to getting dressed each morning. Here are five mom-friendly…
10 Tips for Spring Cleaning (and a Contest!)
Mr. Case knows cleaning, especially Spring Cleaning. We’ve got their top 10 tips for spring cleaning and a contest…
Rising Interest in Traditional vs. Specialty Camps
Parents everywhere are rediscovering the value of the outdoors and the traditional camp for their kids as a way…
Run, Jump, Throw, Catch, Strike (Yay!)
We want to give our kids the skills and confidence to enjoy a variety of sport and recreational activities for…
The 7 Best Kid-Friendly Umbrellas
Rainy days can put a damper on our outdoor plans. That’s why we’re turning to these super fun rainshades to…