The sign said “Local, Fresher, Better.” It was as promised as family, neighbors and friends gathered at Earth’s Bounty. It’s a fancy name for ‘the farmer’s market’ but it is an event in itself. Read More

It's contagious! It's got to be. I got three phone calls yesterday and a text message...about ZUMBA! Who knew? Read More

Weather is no longer just an icebreaker for casual conversation. Hurricane Katrina taught me to prepare for the worst during fair weather. Read More

When your child is old enough to stay home alone for the first time, the milestone can be tough for a lot of parents to handle. Just because they may be old enough doesn't necessarily mean they're ready for the responsibility. Read More

A mom’s hands are never at rest. They’re busy folding laundry, loading the dishwasher, packing lunches and so much more. Read More

What's the perfect pet for a 7-year-old? There's not one. The better question is what pet are you willing to put your own effort into, once the new wears off? Read More

Adding to the list of things children shouldn't do, especially during the time of year when mommy is preparing for guests-a-plenty and Santa is watching... Read More

Halloween is even more fun when the kids' costumes are themed! Read More

A pig has always been Olivia’s favorite animal. You could say it was meant to be. Read More

On Mother's Day, you just have to send a card. But sometimes, standing in the card aisle can be overwhelming. This year I lucked out! I found exactly what I wanted to say, and in a short amount of time. Read More

You could say I’m a freshman mom when it comes to select baseball. This is my 10-year-old son’s first year on the team. We’re excited, but I’m still learning how to “get in the game.” Read More

Sometimes it’s nice to getaway. And sometimes you want to getaway with the girls. That’s just what we did last fall. Read More

You want to give your kids some responsibility. And getting the mail seems like an easy enough chore. That is, until the mail, or the mail key gets lost! Read More