When parenting teenagers, discussions about rules can be a daily, and sometimes heated, conversation. One area that is more impactful than anything you could set limits on is technology. Your teen’s relationship with tech should be carefully curated and maintained. Here, I outline my simple rules for teens and technology. Your teenager has grown up right […]
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Light and Sweet is how I take my coffee when I’m looking for a delightful treat. I hope these posts serve up a cup of fun, enjoyment, and sweetness to warm you to the core.
Discord: How to Make it a Safe Space for your teen
You might have heard of the media platform Discord if you have young gamers at home. The popular app is accessed through a computer or phone and allows people to communicate with each other while playing games like Fortnite, Roblox, and Among Us. Discord can also be overlaid directly into these games. Gamers can chat […]
How to Use Family Sharing on the iPhone
If you have kids, chances are they are begging for an iPhone or iPad. The first time you create anything Apple-related for your children, there are some tips and tricks you can use to make their iPhone safer and easier for you to manage. This article will show you how to use Family Sharing on […]
How to Save Money as a Single Mom
Single-parent households struggling with money is nothing new. But living in denial about your spending and just crossing your fingers, hoping you have the money to pay your monthly bills, is super stressful. Fixing your money trouble requires taking a hard look in the mirror. Most problems can be solved by looking them squarely in […]
Snapchat Parental Controls: What You Need to Know
The social life of our teens and tweens very much exists in the digital world. One of the most popular apps for communicating with friends is SnapChat. The yellow app icon with a white ghost-looking character gets more users every day and is the primary way teens interact. In this article, we will highlight the […]
Top 10 Business Etiquette Tips for Young Professionals
Proper business etiquette is crucial to every working professional. Whether you are working for a large corporation or a mom-and-pop shop, brand new to the working world, or a seasoned professional, proper etiquette can help advance your career and ensure your success. Get ahead in your career by using these top 10 business etiquette tips for […]
Slow Down Mama: How to Stop Being So Busy
It’s the middle of the pandemic lockdown of 2020, and I’m sitting outside with my best childhood friend. It is a rare moment when we can appropriately socially distance and catch up. We are talking about the current state of the world and land on the topic of how nice it is to just be […]
Find Family Magic Again: A Discovery Cove Review
Visiting an amusement park with your children can sometimes feel like more work than play. Forget anything close to relaxation as you run from ride to ride, trying to get it all in and catch every great attraction. My dream vacation is to lay on a lounge chair near the water as waiters bring me […]
5 Simple Life Hacks Busy Moms Use to Stay Organized
Parents today are taking on a multitude of responsibilities. We are expected to have a career, care for our kids, contribute to the community, and live a healthy, active lifestyle. Life with children can be busy even if you don’t subscribe to cultural norms like these. It is more necessary than ever to be an […]
How to Get Your Kids to Help Out More at Home
I have three kids. Each has their own personality and way of pitching around the house. I have learned to be creative and flexible to get my kids to help out more at home. In the past, I was expected to do all the cleaning and cooking, even though I had a full-time job and […]