by Brooke Romney | Feb 1, 2021 | Printable, Teens
This past week I was in charge of our high school’s mental health week. Whenever I volunteer for something, I like to be sure that our money and time are not being wasted, and it is something the kids will find meaningful or at the very least enjoy. It ended up...
by Brooke Romney | Aug 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
I’m not sure I’ve ever been quite as nervous as when my oldest went to middle school. It felt like we were stepping into the deep end of the ocean. On my fourth child, I’ve realized there are plenty of tough moments but plenty of incredible ones too, and the growth...
by Brooke Romney | May 4, 2026 | Gift Ideas, Holidays, lists, Teens
Family Games Teens Love: The Crowd-Sourced Guide Finding family games teens love — games they will actually choose to play rather than tolerating under protest — is one of the harder challenges of family game night once kids hit middle school. This list exists because...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 3, 2026 | Gift Ideas, Holidays
The Best Easter Basket Ideas For Teen Boys I go back and forth on Easter baskets. Sometimes we do something fun in there, and other times it is mostly just candy! If I do purchase anything, I like it to be useful, and it is kind of fun to surprise them with a few...
by Brooke Romney | Mar 2, 2026 | Gift Ideas, Holidays
The Best Easter Basket Ideas for Teen Girls I rarely do girl’s lists over here, but so many have been asking for unique Easter basket ideas for teen girls that I thought I would give it a try. So, we are testing the water with a few fun ideas! Now, I never go...
