We often tend to wait for or focus on big life events, such as weddings, births, birthdays, graduations, first homes or job promotions. But life is really made of small moments, intertwined into a greater whole. Don’t miss them....
As summer and the holidays are just around the corner, the children look forward to walking barefoot, picking cherries straight from a tree, eating ice-cream for dinner (and on occasion or two, also for breakfast), and sleeping in tents...
We live in a hectic, fast-paced world where obligations seem to come at us from every direction. After working, in an often stressful environment, we come home to cooking, cleaning, laundry, ironing, helping the kids with homework and the...
Saint Valentine’s Day is not a public holiday in any country, yet many people turn it into a shopping frenzy, overspending on cards, flowers, chocolates, and other gifts for their loved ones. Our recipe is way simpler and has...
Catching some fresh air by going for a long walk or hiking is always a good idea. Just don’t do it on an empty stomach or ruin your effort with unhealthy food and/or drinks. When it comes to hiking...
There are more than a dozen Easter traditions out there. We looked into a few fun ones that you can start with your family. Although you may hate cleaning, it also has an up-side: a clean household is a...
Although most people proverbially hate cleaning, it also has an up-side: a clean household is a healthy household. Since there is less motivation if one deals with cleaning him/herself, we looked into ways how to trick kids to help...
January is all about new beginnings, new projects, promises, goals, and, yes, family chores. By helping out at home, children learn ever-important life skills, develop social interest, and feel more capable in general. Getting things done as a family...
It is always a good idea to plan holiday arrangements to avoid unnecessary nerve wars. Here are some tips on how to prepare your home for the holidays so that the festive spirit will arrive even before Christmas. The...
Back to school time is all about learning – new routines, schedules, knowledge … And it shouldn’t be limited to school stuff only. Sooner or later kids need to learn about household activities and life as well. These are...
