margie
Learning to Draw
I am not an artist. Drawing has always been a weakness of mine and something I have never enjoyed. Even as a kid, I was never proud of my artwork. I always felt it...
Woe is Me! My Vacations are Canceled
When this whole pandemic started in March, I thought nothing about the potential impact on our upcoming travel or even a change to our daily life (wow, I was so wrong)! Our family is...
Fun for All Ages: My 3 Sons
Last week, a few members of our contributor team and our families visited the newly renovated My 3 Sons located in Norwalk for a few hours of family fun. Both kids and adults played...
Doing Disney on a Budget
Is it really possible to do Disney on a budget? If you plan your trip in advance and follow some of these money-saving tips, then it is absolutely possible.
I lived in Florida all of...
Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas
Anyone ever share a birthday with a holiday? If you do, then you know exactly what the term combo gifts mean, and if you were like me, then you despise them!
I was born on...
The 50 State Challenge
Our family is on a quest to visit all 50 states before the kids reach high school. Why did we start this crazy bucket list? It was all because of a gift…
You see, before...
How My Family Consumes Media
Let me start off by admitting that I am a TV junkie! I have subscriptions to Nextflix, Hulu, YouTube TV, HBO, and Starz. I love binge-watching shows and make it a point to watch...
Smartphone Apps That Help You Save Money
I don’t know about you, but I love saving money! I am one of those people who never talk about how much I spend, but will always share how much I save! I love...
Ten Ways to Help Reduce the Stress of Homework
Jack Prelutsky wrote a poem that perfectly sums up the feeling most kids (and parents) have about homework.
Homework! Oh, Homework!
I hate you! You stink!
I wish I could wash you away in the sink,
if only...
Why Every Mom Needs Packing Cubes to Travel
Have you ever used packing cubes to travel? If you haven't, well then you are missing out on one of the greatest organizational tools ever created! Packing cubes essentially act like drawers inside your...