Nicole Hempeck

Six Fall Day Trips You Can Take with Kids

October 1, 2012
Thumbnail image for Six Fall Day Trips You Can Take with Kids

The fall is such a lovely time to get outdoors with your kids no matter what age they are. It’s not too hot and it’s not too cold. You don’t have to worry so much about the bugs, heat and rainy weather, and the chill you to the bone cold weather hasn’t crept in to [...]

Read the full article →

Resources for Raising Confident and Independent Boys

September 27, 2012
Thumbnail image for Resources for Raising Confident and Independent Boys

Raising boys that are confident, self-assured, mature and resilient can feel difficult to navigate. We want our boys to be tough yet empathetic, mature but fun-loving and honorable yet go-getters. So how do we balance all of these things so our little guys grow up to be men we can be proud of? I don’t [...]

Read the full article →

Annual Health: What You Should Be Doing in Your 20′s, 30′s and 40′s

September 26, 2012
Thumbnail image for Annual Health: What You Should Be Doing in Your 20′s, 30′s and 40′s

As moms, we often let our health be the last thing we keep tabs on. We keep track of immunizations and health checks for our little ones, but we let ours go by the wayside. So, what should we be doing for ourselves at each stage of our life? As we get older, do things [...]

Read the full article →

Must Watch Fall Shows {Old and New}

September 26, 2012
Thumbnail image for Must Watch Fall Shows {Old and New}

The New Normal (NBC), Premieres  Tuesday, September 11th - Another comedy pushing the envelope on traditional families, much like Modern Family did when it came out, and I’m definitely interested to see how it all plays out because I became a big fan of Modern Family. Anything that has an undertone of acceptance of families – no [...]

Read the full article →

The End of Jersey Shore Coming 5 Years and 364 Days too Late

September 24, 2012
Thumbnail image for The End of Jersey Shore Coming 5 Years and 364 Days too Late

I’m all for guilty pleasure T.V. but I cannot say that I am sad to see Jersey Shore leave my stream of options. When I heard they were canceling Jersey Shore after it’s 6th season run this fall, I first thought, “Has it really been six seasons??” Then I thought…who really watches that horrific trainwreck [...]

Read the full article →

Revamp Your School Lunches!

September 21, 2012
Thumbnail image for Revamp Your School Lunches!

With childhood obesity in this country at an all time high, I find myself concerned and more mindful then ever. I’m encouraged that Michelle Obama is working to change our public schools to have healthier lunches, but as a public school teacher who’s seen the nachos and burgers, I know that we still have some [...]

Read the full article →

Frugal Fashion: Fall Boots Under $200

September 20, 2012
Thumbnail image for Frugal Fashion: Fall Boots Under $200

You may be thinking to yourself, $200 is “frugal fashion”????? What I can tell you is that when it comes to boots – $200 or less is frugal if you are purchasing leather boots that will last you from year to year. Now, if you are not factoring that into this picture, then you won’t [...]

Read the full article →

24 Hours: Overnight Dates that Rock

September 19, 2012
Thumbnail image for 24 Hours: Overnight Dates that Rock

When you’re married with children, or just in a relationship, with many different aspects of your life taking you in different directions, it can be hard to find the time you need to take off for a whole weekend or week away for quality time. But what about just a fast and furious 24 hours [...]

Read the full article →

Resources for Raising Independent and Confident Girls

September 18, 2012
Thumbnail image for Resources for Raising Independent and Confident Girls

Raising girls can feel like a daunting task now because there are so many facets of their personalities that we want to cultivate – the ability to be a confident woman, the ability to be independent and care for themselves, the resiliency to overcome hardship and challenge and the presence of mind to know that [...]

Read the full article →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →