by Brooke Romney | Dec 18, 2023 | Holidays, Teens
A Christmas Playlist Even Teenagers Like There are moments in parenting when you wonder how a certain child ever came from your DNA. One of mine happened when my son, at 7 years old, announced, “I HATE CHRISTMAS MUSIC. CHANGE THE STATION!” He was dead serious. I LOVE...
by Brooke Romney | Dec 11, 2023 | Gift Ideas, lists, Uncategorized
DIY Christmas Gift Basket Ideas Sometimes bundling a few things together can take a good gift to the next level. These are some of my favorite DIY Christmas Gift Basket Ideas that I turn to time and time again. \ DIY Christmas Gift Basket Idea #1: Movies and Manners...
by Brooke Romney | Dec 5, 2023 | Holidays
Pomegranate, Parmesan, and Pecan Salad I LOVE a festive holiday salad! This pomegranate, parmesan, and pecan salad knocked everyone’s socks off and was super simple. Who doesn’t love pomegranates and a sweet and tangy homemade balsamic? The best! Give it a...
by Brooke Romney | Sep 24, 2023 | Modern Manners, Parenting, Teens
Teen Tip: Take Responsibility for Your Actions In a situation that hasn’t gone well, take responsibility for your actions. Don’t give excuses. Don’t blame the referee or the coach. Don’t place the burden on a friend. Don’t decide it was the teacher’s fault....
by Brooke Romney | Sep 24, 2023 | Modern Manners, Teens, Uncategorized
How Many Hours Does It Take To Make a Friend? We live in a world of instant gratification where we can have almost anything we want instantaneously, but this study from the University of Kansas proves that friendship isn’t like that. So, how many hours does it take to...
