The period after school is a tricky one when it comes to feeding your kids. It’s probably around 3 p.m. when you get home, and the first thing that comes out of their mouths is, “I’m hungry.” It’s tricky because… read more
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Best Mother’s Day Gifts
Moms: what would we do without them? They spend countless hours cooking, cleaning, working, and all around just being selfless for their families. However, one day a year (though, it should be every day) they get to sit back, relax… read more
Exploring Makeup for the First Time
I can remember the excitement that came with exploring makeup as a child — sneaking into my mom’s lipsticks or playing with colorful, sparkly eyeshadow palettes. For a while, makeup was merely a dress-up component. As I entered middle school… read more
Women’s History Month: Meet Chanae Jackson
Photo Courtesy of Chanae Jackson March is Women's History Month. Beginning as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, the movement quickly spread across the country. In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated March as Women’s History Month.… read more
Women’s History Month: Meet Jyoti Parmar
Photos Courtesy of Jyoti Parmar and Lucille Lannigan March is Women's History Month. Beginning as a local celebration in Santa Rosa, California, the movement quickly spread across the country. In 1987, Congress passed Public Law 100-9, which designated March as… read more
Family Game Night
Picture this: It’s Saturday night, you’ve had a day of relaxation and family time and you don’t want the fun to stop! You open your game closet, and there lie the same three games you’ve had for an eternity. One… read more
Easy Breakfasts the Whole Family Can Enjoy!
It’s hard to get a healthy breakfast in when you’re trying to get your children to school on time. Growing up with two younger sisters, my mom always was running around the house in the morning. Whether she was scrambling… read more
Should Kids Play in the Dirt?
We’ve all heard it (and said it): “Get out of the dirt!” “Get that out of your mouth!” “You’re getting filthy!” But what if playing in the dirt is actually beneficial for kids? In a global pandemic, kids are spending… read more
Explore a Working Dairy Farm
Donuts, cakes, cookies and alfredo sauce -- what do these all have in common? All items use milk-related products! In fact, name one item that doesn’t contain milk -- I’ll wait. Cow milk is one of the most common ingredients… read more
Midwives – What Do They Do?
When I turned 18, I walked into a gynecologist’s office for the first time. The clinic lights shone bright and white. The room smelled sanitized and clean. Footsteps on the ground tapped outside in the hallway. The chair underneath me… read more
