Author Archives: Kristina Slaney

Plenty of things on the back-to-school list don't leave much room for individuality. Wide-ruled paper, No. 2 pencils, and a 10-pack of fine-tipped markers are basically the same for every student. But...

Young adults are heading back to college this month. For some, it's their first time back on campus in over a year. For others, it's their first time on campus EVER. Much has been written about colleg...

When you're preparing your first-time college student for the dorms, it's hard to know exactly what to bring. A lot of things listed as "essential" aren't really necessary, while other popular items m...

I'll never forget the time I was grocery shopping and I overheard a mom with her school-age daughter in the produce section. "Mom, can we get some carrots?" "No honey, carrots make you fat. They have ...

It's that time of year again: RASPBERRIES! I am blessed to have a raspberry hedge in my backyard. Well, it's a blessing and a curse. I love raspberries and they're more versatile in baking than I ever...

Camping is the perfect time to disconnect from reality while reconnecting with friends and family. Afternoons at the campground were practically made for leisurely games, endless conversation, and loa...

There are few things more frustrating than a picky eater. As a parent you worry about their nutrition, their health, and whether they'll struggle socially as they get older due to their restrictive fo...

My husband and I have camped together since before we were married. We've camped in tents. We've camped in trailers. We've camped with newborns, toddlers, and big kids. We've been on overnight trips a...

Our family has a travel trailer and we use it all the time. A couple years ago I spent time maximizing the available space and organizing it, and it's so much more functional than when we first got it...

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: PICKY EATING IS NORMAL. Sure, we all know people whose kids eat everything. But in truth there are multiple factors at play that influence a child's food pr...