Category Archives: Family traditions
Celebrate the 4th safely…be careful with sparklers!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ July 3, 2018 ♦ 1 Comment
The 4th of July is this week! It is the epitome of summer to me. Cook outs, parades, watermelon, homemade ice cream, family time, and of course fireworks. I know there will be many children who will be celebrating the day with sparklers. Many parents feel that sparklers are a harmless “fire work” that the youngest …
Tell the people you love, “You rock!”
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ June 21, 2018 ♦ Leave a comment
Don’t just tell your kids they “rock”…tell them why! A little “Throw back Thursday”…..a post that helps us to remember to tell those we love the most why we do! Happy Thursday! I was getting ready to mail a card to my college aged kids the other day. I try to send a “snail mail” …
Easter egg hunts and the importance of family tradition
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ March 27, 2018 ♦ 7 Comments
Easter always brought out the hats, gloves, and even with my husband’s protest….plaid shorts and sweaters for Connor! The dress will be a little different this weekend, I am sure! 🙂 I am so very blessed to have 3 of our 4 children, our wonderful son in law and our 6 month old grandchild home …
Reese Eggs….and other healthier choices for Easter baskets!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ March 26, 2018 ♦ 3 Comments
I am going to be honest…I will have my fair share of Reese Easter Eggs this coming Sunday! I love them, along with a few Whopper eggs. Candy is a huge part of Easter celebrations in many homes. I believe that everything has its place in moderation (thus the Reese Eggs) but of course there are lots …
Ready, set, go….the holidays are here!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ November 21, 2017 ♦ Leave a comment
The holidays are HERE, and for parents of young children this season can be wonderful, but also full of challenges. If you are looking for perfect holiday experiences, you are destined to be disappointed. You can have a wonderful season with family, friends, AND sanity if you begin with realistic expectations. Reality is that families …
More parenting tips….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 19, 2017 ♦ Leave a comment
A few more tips that I found out work over my 30 years and counting of parenting….what are your tips? 16. You are your child’s parent, not friend You must parent, which means you may not always be liked Making difficult decisions that may cause your child to be unhappy at the moment, is the …
A few parenting tips….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ April 18, 2017 ♦ 1 Comment
All of us have a few parenting tips…let’s share them this week! We all know that there is not an “official” parenting tip book…wouldn’t that be nice!! But, in actuality, it is best for parents to develop their own “parenting book”. Parenting your child is unique to you and your child. Develop your parenting instruction …
This Valentine’s Day, Commit to 4 Goals….
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ February 12, 2017 ♦ 3 Comments
Commit to your relationships with 4 simple goals….. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Walking into Target, the aisles are full of pink and red and signage promising if you purchase this your Valentine will forever be yours! Yes, Valentine’s Day may be a marketing ploy more than a real day to celebrate love, …
It is a New Year…New Beginnings for 2018
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ January 8, 2017 ♦ 3 Comments
2018….What are your hopes for your family? Here it is the 8th of January and I am just beginning to think about this New Year! Our holiday season was filled to the brim with family, fun and wonderful memories. The time certainly went quickly and suddenly it is the 8th of January 2018! There really …
Keeping the Fun in the Holidays, and the Stress Out!
Raising kids with LOVE ♦ December 4, 2016 ♦ Leave a comment
Every year when the holidays approach there is a “to do list” that can seem daunting. The fact is, your child will enjoy the season more, and you will too, if you limit that list and some of the stress that comes with it! This year, promise yourself to enjoy the season and its magic …
