MY KIDS

Books my kids love me to read to them again and again.

I admit it: I fought against getting a game console into our house '" but '˜everyone has it, Mommy'. It turned out that this '˜thing' is not that bad: my boys can bond over it, learn a few things, get inspiration for new ideas and actually have loads of fun.

Here's how I plan to save more than $3,000 this summer and still keep my kids happy and entertained.

With more and more studies reconfirming the benefits that reading to your children provide my wife and I never turn down the opportunity to read to our children anytime they want to read a book.

We're all human, and sometimes humans say things without really thinking. However, unforeseen consequences can arise if your kids happen to be present. Here are 5 things I wish I hadn't said in front of, or to my kids.

Any parent knows that kids grow fast. So dressing them also means buying clothes often. See how I am able to dress my kids for nearly free.

My kids and I have a tradition of enjoying our time together after the school year ends.

I used to linger at the large candy counter in a country store with my two sisters and big brother. It is a long lost experience that today's kids will never experience.

There are lots of candies I loved as a kid. From Pez to candy Necklaces, I will give my top 5 and why I still buy them for my kids.

Some favorite nostalgic candies that I would buy for my kids.

When my kids are visiting me at the office, or we're just coming downtown, they choose to visit a few favorite restaurants. Here are the places they enjoy most.

My kids have been learning Jiu Jitsu for less than a year. I made the decision when they started that they would have to commit for a year. As the end of that year approaches, I don't think they are going to want to quit; if they do, I may say no. Why?

A list poem about my kids.

I like buying asparagus as a side dish for our dinner even if it is not a special occasion and I've learned this easy way to prepare it and my kids eat these veggies like crazy!

I'm not your typical mom, and many times my kids have been embarrassed! My son and daughter have reacted differently to the challenge through the years.

My daughters were traumatized for life when I had to feel up a mannequin while purchasing a fancy bra for myself.

If you read to your kids you know they will be learning a lot. Read about some of the benefits that I found by reading to my kids.

How I plan to provide a good life to my kids this year. Financial support, a good home and care.

Did you ever think If I could just bottle your kids energy , or write a book of what they may have said. I think that I have learned a lot from my kids.