Getting ready for the upcoming holiday season is a great way we express ourselves and reconnect with family in our traditions. We find spirit among each other and create traditions and extend hospitality in the way we best know. Why do we call it the Holiday Season? The holiday season and festivities are all based […]
Category: Family and Life Science
The following information answers the question of “what is”, and explores the world of family and life sciences. Let us take a look into this category so we better understand what it will mean to you.
In October, we recognize that Thanksgiving is well celebrated internationally. Canadians celebrate in October, Germans celebrate in October, and Australians celebrate the last Wednesday in November. It is a holiday that is recognized throughout the world. This traditional American holiday has long-roots in the harvest. Just imagine that you move across the entire world to […]
Veterans Day is a Day of Remembrance
This significant holiday has roots back to the Great War, where the original holiday, Armistice Day was created. It is significant to celebrate those who have answered our nations call in times of need. This request and duty is taken with the intent of knowing that the outcome can result in paying the ultimate sacrifice. […]
It has been a while since putting up a post on the website. It is not without reason that I would look for a way to reset and refocus my work. So, I took a much-deserved break to take the family on a long trip. It was long overdue, in fact, because I was on […]
Communication is essential to our daily living. We convey messages, meaning, and value to our words and actions. Our children socializing with others is not much different. We want to develop them the best we can to promote success. The following concept is more directed towards the parent, and not as much for the kids. […]
When I began my parenting journey, I had little experience in working with toddlers. I had not changed a diaper, and provided them with any adequate diet, none of it. I would not say that my parenting techniques were not developed, because I did spend time with kids before, played with them, and tried hearing […]
How I Got Interested in Home-Economics
I like stories about the migration of thought and motivations change for people over time, it makes for a fun story. My story was not as much about, ‘oh, I want to start a blog because, blah-blah-blah.” Honestly, this has taken me for quite a loop in where I was and how I got to […]
Disciplines of Family and Consumer Science Home-economics or family and life science has quite the history, and developed over time. These courses and classes brought valuable information from the classroom into homes where people learn the value of frugality, longevity, and a healthy mindset to making your personal items last. The best kept secret of […]
Work-Life Balance Parents have additional competing measures for their time. You could struggle to find a balance of what you need to accomplish as an adult, give time to your children, and time preparing for your work. I have previously gone over the value of work-life balance and suggestions in my previous article: Parents in […]
Ever have difficulty in managing work expectations? Sometimes having healthy boundaries between work and home help achieve the balance you desire.