10 Shopping Strategies for Parents of Littles

By Becky | November 21, 2017
A baby sits in a shopping cart, curiously taking in the store aisle. Sporting a white outfit with colorful striped pants, the little shopper is surrounded by stocked shelves and grips the green handlebar on the cart while parents continue their shopping spree.

Shopping…some like it, others hate it. Holiday shopping has it’s own sparkle as well as tarnish. The cheerful carols, mistletoe, and tinsel are combined with grouchy shoppers, slushy snow, and fatigue. One of the big challenges during the holidays is shopping with young children. With the barrage of ads and bulging shelves at stores touting…

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The Farmers Market

By Becky | September 25, 2012
Various jars of raspberry honey with white lids are arranged on a colorful tablecloth at the market. The labels, featuring floral designs, indicate the content as 16 ounces each. The honey boasts a rich, golden appearance.

  A fun-filled, family field trip for this time of year is the farmers market. A bountiful harvest of tomatoes, zucchini, and green beans, among other homegrown delicacies, is a delight for the senses. Roaming the stalls in the warm autumn sunshine, filling a basket with jars of honey, and munching on just picked apples…

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