Ashlee Ilg
12 Days of Giving
This time of year, there seems to be no shortage of fun traditions we can do with our kids. Everything from making sugar-stacked gingerbread houses to baking festive cookies, even Elf on the Shelf,...
Let’s Talk About Adoption! It’s National Adoption Awareness Month
I’ve never met a mama who didn’t love to gush about their child(ren)’s birth story. What time they felt those “for real” contractions, the hours they spent in labor, and of course, the craziest...
Date Night Hacks
The fall season can mean a lot of new schedules, commitments, and favorite traditions. But as we begin adding our favorite seasonal activities to our calendars, let’s not forget to keep date nights on...
Kids Business Day: Developing an Entrepreneurial Spirit
Has your child begged you to let them sell lemonade in your neighborhood? Or tried to convince you to open a bakery in your kitchen? Do they make crafts and jewelry nonstop and you’ve...
A Fresh Look at Home Education
“I could never do that.” “My kids wouldn’t learn best from me.” “I’m not organized, patient, educated, … (insert any quality here that you think you don’t have) enough to homeschool.” And the list...
Summer Adventures in Peachtree City
If you’re looking for a day of new adventures, a little spontaneity, and a lifetime of memories (that won’t break the bank), a day in The Bubble, or Peachtree City might be just what...
5 Truths to Protect Your Child’s Self-Image Beyond Test Scores
Ah, Spring. Flowers are blooming. Daylight lingers a little longer. Summer vacations are in sight. And (sigh), end-of-the-year testing is upon us.
Don’t get me wrong. I agree that tests can have their benefits.
A...
Creating a Family Command Center that Works
We’ve all been there. It’s been a nonstop day and now it’s 5 o’clock. Your son needs to be picked up from practice and your daughter forgot about a project that’s due tomorrow and...
Dream Board:: Seeing It is Believing It
Have you ever said, “I have to see it to believe it?” The beautiful-but-messy life as a mom can often force our eyes to focus on what’s immediately in front of us. Our kids,...