Tips on Laundry

So Fresh and So Clean: Fun Facts and Tips For Laundry

By Tracy Wright | April 11, 2023 | DIY , Happy Home
Laundry is a chore that you can teach to children as young as preschool age! We have fun facts and tips for laundry that you can use with your kiddos! Explain to all kids this five-step method (Chuck, Clean, Dry, Fold and Put Away). You can even make it a fun song for your kids

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Teen Driving

Teen Driving: What To Know and How to Help

By Lisa Katz | April 11, 2023 | Conception 2 College , Teens
When it comes to teen driving, it can be overwhelming to get behind the wheel for the first time. It can also be extremely risky. The best thing for a new driver is to feel comfortable, knowledgeable and prepared, and it is your role as the parent to get your teen ready, whether you teach

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5 Fun Facts about Our Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | April 11, 2023 | Forks & Spoons
Warm chocolate chip cookies seem to make everything in a child’s life better! (and for some adults, too). Tests, breakups, bad days at school... everything melts away at first bite of that soft ooey-gooey cookie. We dive into America’s favorite cookie and take a look at what makes it so sweet and special!   What

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What Do You Do If Your Teen Has Senioritis?

By Brooke Newell | March 21, 2023 | Conception 2 College , Teens
Time sure does fly! Now that the holidays are over, it is hard to believe that in a few short months high school graduations will be here. Soon parents will be watching their child walk down the aisle at graduation and begin the next stage of his life. I know for parents, it probably seems

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Celebrate St. Patty’s Day With These Crafts!

By Camille Graham | March 14, 2023 | Blog , DIY , Holidays
This St. Patty's Day, are you looking for a way to get festive, but want something that has less to do with Guinness and more to do with glitter and fun with the kiddos? Here are 3 crafts you and your little one can do to get in the St. Patty’s day spirit. DIY Shamrock

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Crafting With Toddlers

Make Crafting With Toddlers Easy and Fun!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | March 14, 2023 | Conception 2 College , DIY , Toddler
You probably see the word “craft” and say “No way!” Crafting with toddlers may bring to mind lumps of ooey-gooey play dough, stamp pads and Popsicle sticks that create a mess on the dining room table. Trust me, I have been there. However, for your toddler, simple crafting is both educational and fun. Sure, they are going to make a mess, but they

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Teach Your Kiddos How To Start Saving for Retirement

By Jennifer Jensen | March 13, 2023 | Blog , Happy Home
Most of us know the younger we are when we start saving for our retirement, the more money we will have when it’s actually time to retire. But, what some of us may not consider is encouraging our children to begin saving for retirement. According to the AARP, In the past, advisers have recommended having

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Valentine’s Day Treats

Three Easy DIY Valentine’s Day Treats

By Colleen McTiernan | February 2, 2023 | DIY , Forks & Spoons
From writing valentines to prepping delicious treats, getting your child ready for Valentine’s Day can be overwhelming. With class parties, doilies and cards galore, getting in the spirit to celebrate a day of “love” can be a struggle for all us parents. With February 14 fast approaching, keep these Valentine's Day Treats recipes in your

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Tie-Dye

Totally Tie-Dye: Jump on the Hottest DIY Trend

By Isabella Sorresso | January 24, 2023 | DIY , Happy Home
One of the biggest fashion trends we’ve seen is the reemergence of tie-dye! What may seem like a retired style now reserved exclusively for camp activities and middle school projects, is now making its way back into the mainstream. If you want to jump on the trend, but maybe haven’t done tie-dye since you were

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