(BPT) – When you’re decorating a nursery, it makes sense to design a room that pleases you as much as it will thrill your little one — after all, you’ll be spending as much time in the room as your baby, if not more! You crave a room that you can love for its beauty and…

We’re always looking for great product to help make our lives (and kids’ lives) easier.  Recently, our staff had the opportunity to try out Jogo Grips, a new product invented by local resident, Steve Dalton.  Here’s what we thought.   My 6 year old daughter is still a beginner at tying her shoes, and her…

Visit the Taubman Museum and then grab dessert at the City Market (We love Bayou’s Snowballs!) Paint pottery at Glazed Bisque It (Some larger pieces can be pricey, so why not paint one together?) Go rock climbing at River Rock– they have a late night discount Mondays-Thursdays after 8 pm until 10 pm. Visit your…

When looking for a babysitter it is a good idea to start by asking for recommendations. Asking friends, family, coworkers, parenting groups, or from local churches are all good places to start. Ask about the recommended person’s gender, age, and experience. Also, it’s good to know how the recommending friend knows the babysitter, how long…

     As 2016 begins, a good new year resolution to have is finding ways to combat the symptoms of stress. Two popular, and effective, ingredients to help combat stress, and its symptoms, are lavender and chamomile.      Lavender is native to parts of northern Africa and the Mediterranean. Historically, people used it when…

For some, there’s nothing like the rush of getting a great bargain on Black Friday.  For others, they cringe at the traffic and the lines and the early hours. Some live for it, and some tolerate it. But, if you’re smart, you can make the most out of the busiest shopping day of the year.…