As a child I looked forward to summers. They were full of adventure day and night. No electronic devices or TV streaming apps. We had our bikes, board games, and each other to keep us entertained. Summer vacation today is not the same. Children today find themselves bored way too often, especially if there is no...
Author: Nadia Policard (Nadia Policard)
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5 Best Restaurants In Charleston
I traveled to Charleston recently for a girls weekend that turned into the best restaurants in Charleston foodie crawl. Oh. The food. Let me tell you, I would move to Charleston just to enjoy the food! Let’s just say writing this post takes me back to when my mouth was full and my heart content. Charleston is the second...
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Beginner’s Guide to Sounding Like a Golf Pro
Playing golf is one thing, but let’s start first with understanding golf and then sounding like you know a little bit about the game of golf. I was once intimidated by talking about golf because I didn’t know anything about the game. As many of us know, a lot of networking happens on the golf...
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Roadtrip to Dixie Caverns in Western Virginia
If you’re looking for a fun family road trip near or around Virginia and West Virginia, consider a visit to Dixie Caverns in Western Virginia. We had the opportunity to visit Dixie Caverns with the extended family during a family reunion. Dixie Caverns was first discovered when a dog wandered off from his owners back...
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Recipe: Mixed Berry Smoothie With Kale & Greek Yogurt
I get obsessed with certain foods and my current obsession is adding Kale to everything we eat. “We” does include the kids. Kale is mixed into our salads, rice, pasta sauces, eggs and of course, my mixed berry smoothies! For every recipe that calls for spinach, I now add kale. This mixed berry smoothie is packed...
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6 Tips for Helping Kids to Be A Good Sport
Helping kids to be good sports can be easy with these six tips. Win or lose, playing sports should be fun for kids. I have seen many kids break down and cry, yell, or storm off a field after losing a game or making a mistake on the field. It’s one thing to be disappointed...
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Enjoy Cognac With This Classic Side Car Recipe
Some of you may think of Cognac as a gentleman’s only drink enjoyed with a cigar. Not at all. I didn’t always know how to drink Cognac. Today, I LOVE a good Cognac cocktail, especially in the fall and winter. Cognac makes me feel warm, sophisticated, and like I’m wearing a mink coat in a...
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5 Tips to Get Your Kids to Eat Healthy: National Nutrition Month
Does your family struggle with eating healthy? Do your kids complain when you make or offer veggies for dinner? How can you get your kids to eat healthier? March is National Nutrition Month and an opportunity to get your family to eat healthy. Experts say it takes 21 days of the same activity to make it a habit....
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10 Signs You Know You’re Sleep Deprived
It’s been such a long week and I’m really tired. I’ve been walking around in a fog, forgetting things, and feeling like the easy tasks are taking longer than necessary. Lack of sleep can cause some really serious symptoms to your body that can result in serious side effects. Everything from headaches to moodiness and...
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5 Tips for Spending Quality Time with Your Child in a Busy Family
I recently read the book, The 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children Effectively and discovered that one of my children’s love languages is quality time. With multiple children at home, it’s not always easy for parents to spend quality time with each child. Life is always moving fast and it seems like...
