My Son’s Quick and Frugal Trip to Washington, DC

I’m sorry I haven’t gotten around to posting this yet; my son was in the US for 6 weeks, got home already over 2 weeks ago, and I still haven’t written about his trip other than his first day touring there, in New York City. But I’m catching up. Since my son was in the […]

Boosting Confidence for Modern Men

As the parent of two young men, it’s important for me that I raise them as confident men who believe in themselves and their capabilities. But this can be easier said than done. If you’d like some ideas on how you can help your sons with that, read on. Confidence isn’t just a buzzword, it’s […]

Montessori Toys for 2-Year-Olds: Fostering Development and Fun

Everyone these days seem to have smart phones. Even little kids these days wwant to copy their parents and have their own phones to watch things on, but even if not those exactly, they often have toys with flashing lights and loud noises. But before these battery operated toys were around, people played with more […]

Affordable Ways to Keep Kids Active: Soccer on a Budget

Are you a fan of soccer? Or… as most of the world calls it- football? It is a very popular sport for good reason, and one of the benefits of it is that it can be played without expensive equipment. Read more about how soccer can be a great way to keep kids active without […]

My DIY Pixie Cut For My Teenaged Daughter With Thick Hair

I know, I know. I just posted last month about giving my daughter a butterfly cut, which came out beautiful. I did mention in the post that it was longer than what I might have otherwise cut since it was my first time using that technique, and we might cut it shorter after… and while […]