My first experience with being a long-distance grandma came in 2007 when our daughter and her husband returned to their home in Bosnia with their seven-week-old son. A friend saw the photos we took that day. “The grief is palpable,” … Continue reading →
If the Easter Bunny visits your house, you may be wondering what kind of candy he will bring. By nature, all candy contains sugar, and maybe preservatives, artificial colorings, and/or unhealthy fats. But thankfully, some kinds are a smidgen healthier … Continue reading →
My daughter’s independence-driven, unsupervised bedtime routine went smoothly. Bath? Done. Jammies? Check. Bedtime snack? Finished. She even helped herself to a drink from the refrigerator without spilling! Marching proudly upstairs to bed she climbed under the covers. I settled in … Continue reading →
Where I live in South Florida, drivers are not known for being kind. Whenever I back out of my driveway, I know it will only be a matter of time before someone will cut me off or honk at me. Every once … Continue reading →
Have you ever walked in on a mess involving your child and asked, “What were you thinking?” Your little girl may be the spitting image of her mother. Your little boy may be a chip off his father’s block. But … Continue reading →
■Title: Why Do We Celebrate Easter? ■Author: Mark Sutherland ■Illustrator: Julie Hammond ■ISBN: 978-0983236306 ■SRP: $9.99 ■Reviewed By: Cheryl Malandrinos Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 In this beautifully illustrated story, children learn that God had planned Easter a long, … Continue reading →