. Hi Reader, I hope you're doing well so far this week! The cost of professional family photos every year can really add up. Years ago, we started taking our own family photos at home using equipment such as a backdrop, lighting, and a tripod. There is a cost up front, but after a few years, the savings of money (and stress) from not going somewhere for these photos really add up. You could also do without a backdrop or lighting if you choose to take your photos outdoors on a sunny day. You...

. Hi Reader, I hope you're doing well. If you're looking for a fun activity for your kids that not only helps them get the wiggles out, but also teaches life skills, check out Great Start Karate's online karate classes!! My 10-year-old has been part of Great Start Karate for 4 years now and has worked his way up from starting as a white belt beginner to working on his Junior Black Belt!! Beyond gaining karate skills, his confidence and leadership skills have flourished, and he has so much...

. Hi Reader, I hope you're doing well. Last week I shared some Halloween Activities for kids, and then my husband came up with more over the weekend, so I thought I'd share. I'll still link the post from last week, in case you missed it, but I'll also include what he thought of below: We were going to go to a couple of trunk-or-treat events, but it was raining, so the kids didn't want to go out. Which we were totally fine with. Instead, he came up with the following activities, which may be...