• Dad, son and guitar

    Four Ways to Inspire Creativity in Your Children!

    As a mom, I’ve always wondered if there was a secret formula to inspiring my children to become more creative. The reason I want them to think outside the box is because I’m hoping they will become the future drivers of innovation. I read about SIT’s organizational innovation model and found that innovative employees are much more impactful. So, I want to raise creative kids who are also innovative. This is what I learned to do.Embrace open-mindedness Independent thinking is stirred by choices. If you always think for your children, then they will never think for themselves. Think of when it will be their time to build their careers. You…

  • Reese Witherspoon

    How to Be an Effortlessly Chic Mom!

    If you ever browse magazines or celebrity websites, you likely see lots of pictures of your favorite celebrity moms looking amazing when they’re out about with their kids. They might just be heading to Whole Foods or Target, but they look great. At the same time, they might be wearing what seems like a relatively simple outfit and minimal makeup, but they just look so darn chic. This might be in stark contrast to what you feel like you look like when you head out to run errands with your kids. While you want to look great, it’s doubtful you have hours to make it happen, so it’s good to…

  • Shoplet For Home Schooling! Work AND Play!

    We are on Day 3 of Summer Vacation. So far so good!! Today I broke out my haul from Shoplet! 6-year-old Alice is definitely my Granddaughter. Her little face lit UP when I pulled out markers!! We do love our markers and pens!! Of course new white board markers means we have to play school. I am NEVER the teacher. Oh well, at least it’s a learning activity right? So? What’s new with Shoplet? How about Expo Dry Erase Markers    with built in erases in the cap!! How convenient is that!? Not just eraser in the cap but each marker has a magnet on the side for even more…