Memories Matter

Memories Matter Science has shown we should be spending our time on experiences and not things. This hit home a few months ago when my aunts, uncles, and cousins gathered at Grammy’s house to begin the process of preparing her home to sell. Which is never an easy...

Round-Up Wednesday (July 15, 2015)

Round-Up Wednesday (July 15, 2015) What I love most about my Round-Up Wednesday post is that there’s no guideline. I can share with you whatever caught my eye that week—no matter how varied the stories. Which is great, because that’s how I am. I’m constantly sharing...

You CAN master the skills

You CAN master the skills Hi friends! We’re glad you’ve come to Smarter Parenting in your quest to be a better parent. We’re parents just like you so we know that this parenting thing isn’t easy and there is no magic formula for perfect kids and perfect days....

Round-Up Wednesday (July 8, 2015)

​ Round-Up Wednesday (July 8, 2015) ​Hi Friends. Hopefully you all had a great holiday weekend. I know I sure did. HAND LETTERING ONLINE CLASS I’m on a quest to fill my summer with improvement projects. One of the things I’ve wanted to do is up my hand lettering game....

Monthly conversation starters: July

Monthly conversation starters: July Hi Friends. We hope you’ve been using our monthly Conversation Starters to improve communication and that they’re helping! These conversation starters are fun for everyone. Last month, I did a 24-hour cross-country drive in just...