17 Great Hymns for Mother’s Day

As Mother’s Day approaches, you might be thinking about the perfect gift for your mom. But, if your mother is a spiritual person and you are looking for ways to incorporate her Christian faith into this special day, you might also consider hymns for Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is a special occasion that celebrates the

How to Communicate Effectively

Whether it’s in your personal or professional life, effective communication is one of the key skills everyone needs to master for success. Communication is the basis of any relationship. Lack of or poor communication is usually the culprit of a bad relationship. While it’s not an easy task, it is possible to be a better

Tips for Empty Nesters: How to Cope When Your Children Move Away

It can be really difficult to transition to an empty nest after 18+ years of having kiddos in your home. In fact, it is one of the hardest things I have ever done. No matter how much you prepare yourself for the day your kids leave, it is never easy. Many parents experience what professionals
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6 Tips to Save Money During the Holidays

The holidays are a common time when people overspend. It is easy to make last-minute choices that have long-term consequences if you are not intentional about creating a budget for holiday spending. It is also a good idea to research some tips to save money to give you an idea of ways to decrease your

7 Simple Tips for Setting Boundaries for Your Family During the Holidays

There can be so much pressure during the holidays to do things and go places that may not necessarily fit into your vision. Sometimes, it seems like everyone has an idea of how they want you to spend your time, money, and energy for the holiday season. Instead of getting frustrated or overwhelmed, how about

45 Fun Christmas Gift Ideas for a College Girl

If you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas for a college girl, you’re in the right place. This is the ultimate guide for shopping for the best gifts this holiday season. When shopping for gifts for college students, you want to focus on thoughtful gift ideas that are functional. Otherwise, the gift might just end up
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6 Exciting Thanksgiving Theme Ideas for Family Gatherings

Thanksgiving is a fun time to for families to get together and celebrate their love and gratitude for each other. Many families enjoy a gathering filled with traditional recipes that everyone looks forward to. Adding a fun theme to the mix will make the celebration a little more exciting! Today, I’m sharing some fun Thanksgiving

7 Thanksgiving Activities that Create Lasting Memories

When you think Thanksgiving, I bet the first thing that comes to your mind is food. I think of the large spreads of traditional recipes that we look forward to all year long. You probably also think of family. Thanksgiving is a time that lots of families gather and spend time together. I hope you

5 Nontraditional Thanksgiving Dinner Alternatives Your Family Will Love

Turkey is often what you will find at the center of Thanksgiving dinner celebrations year after year. But what if you are not a fan of this popular holiday family favorite? There are many nontraditional Thanksgiving dinner alternatives that are just as delicious and I’m going to share some ideas with you today.  Now, if

9 Creative Alternatives to Traditional Holiday Celebrations

Over the years, your family has probably developed some holiday traditions that you hold near and dear to your heart. Some of those traditions may have been passed down from several generations. As times change, the need and desire for new ideas may arise. You may want to incorporate some new practices into your traditions
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Best Places to Find $1 Kids Books

As a career educator, English major and mom, you’ll always find me advocating for literacy. And while I love the Internet, I firmly believe that nothing takes the place of real live book. I have so many fond memories of reading books with my mother and I also can remember reading books with my own
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27 Thoughtful Date Night Gift Ideas for Parents

Parenting is a tough job that requires lots of time, energy, and dedication. Oftentimes couples get so wrapped up in taking care of the kids that they forget to focus on their relationship. How can you help? You can encourage your favorite parents to take some time for each other with these awesome date night

How to Improve Family Relationships

I live in a small lake town in Alabama.  Everybody pretty much knows everybody here.  I worked at the (yep, I said the) local high school for several years.  One day, one of my coworkers said to me, “Why is it that every time I see one person in your family, I see all four

28 Thoughtful Thanksgiving Care Package Ideas for Your College Student

Do you have a college student who can’t come home for the holidays? How about sending them a Thanksgiving care package so they can enjoy the holidays where they are? Sending a holiday gift is a great way to help your college student feel included in the holiday season. These Thanksgiving care package ideas will

6 Thoughtful Anniversary Journal Ideas

Are you looking for the perfect way to celebrate your anniversary that isn’t a traditional anniversary gift? Well, look no further. I have some anniversary journal ideas that will help you create the perfect gift for your significant other that will help you celebrate your wedding day for years to come. If you want to

Easter Basket Ideas for Teens

No matter how old my kids get, I’ll always make them an Easter Basket. They may not admit it, but I know they love it. In fact, their faces show that they still look forward to their Easter baskets and would probably be highly disappointed if I ever skipped a year. Coming up with Easter basket
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Custom Graduation Invitations and Announcements by Basic Invite

Graduation. It’s that special time of the year to celebrate those who have completed the requirements for a diploma or degree program. When someone in your family graduates, you want to share the good news with everyone! That’s why it’s important for you to choose the perfect graduation invitations and announcements so that you can

Books That Teach Cultural Sensitivity and Awareness

WhatCherithinks is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. This post contains affiliate links. Books that teach cultural sensitivity and awareness are flying off the shelves these days. That’s probably because cultural

15 Date Night Ideas for Parents | Busy Parents Guide to Date Night

Parenting is a full-time job that requires lots of time and attention from mom and dad. There’s always something to do when you’re a parent. Couples need date nights to nurture their relationship. But when parents are left with a significant reduction in “free time”, the first thing that usually gets chopped from the to-do

75 Questions to Ask Your Teen (& How to Have Those Tough Conversations)

If you’re a parent of a teen, you know first-hand just how difficult it can be to talk through some of the more unsavory parts of life. Even with the best questions for teens at your disposal, figuring out how to talk to a teenager about school, life and other topics can be really hard.