For Moms

By Diane Lang With the economic uncertainty and the threat of fiscal cliff repercussions paired with the high unemployment rate, your child/teen may be stressed or worried. Even young kids watch TV, go on computers, and listen to their parents, peers and teachers. Elementary age kids can’t understand the meaning …

The skin you live in. By Michael Tyler Illustrated by David Lee Csicsko  Whenever you look at you beautiful skin.From your wriggling toes to your giggling grin.Think how lucky you are that the skin you live in.So beautifully holds the “you” who’s within.  When Michael Tyler started looking for ways …

by Cynda Zurfluh   Summer may only be ten weeks long, but there’s a lot of research that shows kids lose some of what they’ve learned during the previous school year.  Students lose from one to three months of academic aptitude over the summer – and reading skill loss at …

Does the thought of packing for your family vacation push you into a panic attack? Relax and take a deep breath and follow these simple packing tips from SnoozeShade Founder Cara Sayer: Packing for a family vacation can be so stressful that you might think it’s easier to just stay …

Spring has officially sprung here at our Design Studio and we love the change from winter doldrums to the colorful nature of spring. Inspired from a fresh palette of outside natural colors, cherry blossoms, shining sun and festive Easter celebration’s, here are some fun ideas to add a touch of …

    With warm weather and family events, the Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. But before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.       •    Obey local laws. If fireworks are not legal where you live, do not use them. …