Ages + Stages

We LOVE to celebrate Groundhog Day. A tradition that began on the kids fathers' side of the family, Punxsutawney Phil quickly became a celebrity in our home. I loved when they were younger and would get ecstatic to see...

Last weekend, we had a fun outdoor story time for the Palm Beach County Imagination Library, celebrating Winnie the Pooh's Birthday! It was beautiful weather, and we set up a table outside at Downtown at the Gardens for the party....

I truly think that my daughters' social future (way in the future since dating is not allowed until they are in their 30’s Dads rules!!) will be so disappointing. Even meeting your friends after work for an appetizer and...

It's almost time for him to get here!  Looking for a fun activity for the kids?  Check out our note to Santa! Download the printable pdf in the link below! SantaNote_PBMC

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This is my first year as a parent (technically step-parent, but my husband and I choose not to label our kids as “steps”) to a diabetic child, so I knew I wanted to take...

With Christmas just around the corner, we all feel that we might just need a "Christmas miracle" to finish everything that comes up during the holidays. My little elves' ideas of helping, although I love their Christmas spirit, are...

My family and I recently started a new tradition: the gratitude jar. Every day, we write down something that we are thankful for on a small piece of paper and put it in the jar. Positive Attitudes Before starting this habit,...

October brings out the ghoulish decorations at local malls, coffee shops & schools.  Some parents spend months planning their children's outfits or candy routes, some parents don't celebrate the dark day, and some wing it every year.  No matter...

As the primary book curator in our household I have set out over the last few years on a mission to create a diverse library of books and resources for my sons. They are biracial and I have always...

Our family reached a milestone this summer. We have four teenagers in the house, and three of them are girls! When our children were younger, I can’t tell you how many times we heard comments like: “Teenage girls have...