by Jill | | People Stories, Smile!
Yesterday, we flew back home after visiting our daughter and grandson for the weekend. We had not seen them since we visited in July. Needless to say, it was a very emotional time (especially for me because I’m a crybaby lol). Waiting at the gate, there was a...
by Jill | | Crafts, Halloween, Holidays and Celebrations
DIY Halloween Hats for Kids The spooky season is upon us. Halloween is right around the corner! And while your little one is getting into the Halloween spirit, you’ll be thinking about what costume they’ll love. Whether you are planning for a trick-or-treat outfit...
by Jill | | Mental Health
Highlight Reel Syndrome (HRS) Stop Comparing Your Entire Life to Someone Else’s Highlight Reel We all have “that” friend or family member – you know, the one who complains to you endlessly in private about how unhappy they are in their...
by Jill | | Retinitis Pigmentosa
How Did I First Notice Something Was Wrong? No two cases of Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) are identical, but there are common symptoms. From reading others’ stories, it seems the two most typical symptoms leading to testing and diagnosis are loss of night vision and...
by Jill | | Tips and Tricks
Car Shopping and Tips for Choosing the Perfect Family Vehicle I hate car shopping. I hate the haggling, the pressure, trying to figure out what options I need and what I can do without – I just hate all of it – and I definitely don’t want to go to a...
by Jill | | Babies and Toddlers, Gift Guides
This is the first in our Top Baby and Toddler Toys Gift Guide series Top Five Activity Ball Toys for Babies and Toddlers Anyone who’s spent any amount of time with babies and toddlers knows they LOVE balls. In fact, “ball” is often one of their first words....
by Jill | | Blogging, Tips and Tricks
I’m not a super tech geek, but I’m not stupid, either. I can usually figure things out on my own, with the help of my trusty BFF Google. This, however, was another story. These instructions are specific to A Small Orange and SiteGround, but should...
by Jill | | Children, Tips and Tricks
Car Safety Seats Let’s face it – car seats for infants, toddlers, and young children are confusing. Every year there are law changes and design changes, making it not so easy to just throw a seat in the car and go. We all want our little ones to be as safe...
by Jill | | Health and Beauty, Reviews
Let’s face it – most of us wish we could change our hair, at least every once in a while. Wigs, drawstring ponytails, buns, and weaves let you change your look whenever you want. From the boardroom to a night out, wouldn’t you love to have a...
by Jill | | Holidays and Celebrations, Memorial Day and Independence Day/July 4th
Check out this fun list of 30 USA themed crafts They’re perfect for any patriotic holiday, such as Memorial Day or Independence Day/4th of July. Kids can practice their fine motor skills while making cute red, white, and blue decorations. DIY Eraser Stamped 4th...
