IBA Member Teri from Angel Speakers shares a loving post about parenting, estrangement and loving from a distance. "Some people are meant to stay in your heart but not in your life." Niharika Very few people have ever been able to understand what I go through on this day of the year, year after year. The only ones who truly can have been perfect strangers who had the same experience happen to them. Today is my daughter’s birthday, yet I … [Read more...]
Caring for the Elderly: Delirium versus Dementia
What is the difference between Delirium and Dementia? Did you know one could be signs of an immediately life threatening condition? IBA Board Member Audrey Humaciu of Munofore shares important signs to look for when caring for an elderly loved one. If an elderly loved one is mentally alert one day and confused or delirious the next it may not be Alzheimer’s Disease. Sudden signs of dementia is one obvious symptom of a considerable number of … [Read more...]
7 Fang-tastic Ways to Redress Dog Dental Health
Your dog's dental health is critical to their overall well being. IBA Member Darryl of Doggy Dream Team shares insights into caring for your fur babies' teeth. Dog owners, time is precious, so do you need to read this article? To find out, answer the following question: Q: 80% of all dogs suffer from dental disease...but from what age? Dogs aged 12 years or overDogs aged 8 years or overDogs aged 3 years or … [Read more...]
10 Simple Ways To Prevent Food Poisoning
Learn how to prevent food poisoning with these easy tips from IBA Member Stacy of Food Safety Super Hero. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but, there’s a strong possibility you may be making some common food safety mistakes that could cause some serious issues for you and your family. Don’t worry, we’re friends, right? Well, friends help friends out, and you’re in luck because today I’m going to share with you 10 crazy easy ways to … [Read more...]
Stop Siblings From Fighting with this Genius Trick
Familiarity breeds contempt, especially when it comes to siblings on break. IBA Board Member Shana from Our Sutton Place shares a genius trick to ending the bickering in seconds. This one simple trick will stop sibling fighting instantly. By diffusing the situation, it will bring laughter and fun back into your family’s day. You plan for weeks or months for the perfect vacation—10 min in to the big summer road trip—the fighting and … [Read more...]
Rock Painting Tricks for Kids of All Ages
Rock painting is a simple project that everyone can enjoy. IBA Board Member, Sarah Nenni-Daher from Ruffles and Rainboots shares some simple tricks to make beautiful rocks that well... rock. This is our Rock Painting 101 resource, all things associated with getting started with rock painting. Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, we’ve jumped on the rock painting trend with fervor! Whether it’s rock painting or painted pebbles you’re interested … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Being an Awesome Wedding Guest
How hard is it to be a Wedding Guest? You show up, bring a gift and try not to be too much of a distraction for the happy couple. That's it, right? Sure, if you want to leave it at that. But, IBA Board Member Felicia Zammit-McMann of Wedding Connections of the Hudson Valley shares 5 great tips to being an amazing wedding guest. Being a guest at a wedding is not as easy as you think. Being an awesome wedding guest is even harder. You may … [Read more...]
5 Can’t Miss Exhibits at the Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world and is a definite must-see while visiting Atlanta or even just enjoying a fun local family day. IBA Board Member Shana from Our Sutton Place gives you all of the inside tips to get the most out of your visit. I’d been wanting to take our girls to the Georgia Aquarium forever…..ever since we started reading about it nightly in our Good Night Atlanta book. Good Night Georgia Aquarium. … [Read more...]
Meltdown Classification Scale: a Funny Glimpse at Parenting
In this humorous, yet helpful post, Katie of The Flower Donkey Diaries explains her Meltdown Classification System so you too can forecast when it is appropriate to stay put and ride out the meltdown or when it is time to send the kid packing to his or her room, isolating the storm and minimizing damage. It’s hurricane season here in Florida, the great, humid state in which I live. That means we are constantly on watch for storms brewing … [Read more...]
FREE Printable Spring Cleaning Removal Checklist with Tips
Now is the perfect time to get your home decluttered. Here is a FREE PRINTABLE SPRING CLEANING REMOVAL CHECKLIST WITH TIPS from Crystal at Sharing Life's Moments. The time has come for spring cleaning. Now is the perfect time to give your home more breathing room to be able to soak up that fresh spring air. I do believe Del loves spring cleaning more than I do. He firmly believes in removing all the excess clutter in our home as much as … [Read more...]