Father’s Day Ideas
As Father’s Day is quickly approaching, I wanted to share some quick fun ideas that will make the man in your life feel extra special on his day. Living in a modern family is tough for all of us but...
View ArticleComfort, Joy and Home
Warm, cozy, comfortable. Those words are all perfect adjectives to describe my home and how I feel after a long days work…BUT there is still a huge pile of laundry to take care of, the air conditioner...
View ArticleCleaning Your Thinking
Dear Readers, As you all are plenty aware, we here at Today’s Modern Family are big on staying mentally fit. You might be wondering why we incorporate and focus on mental fitness considering this is a...
View ArticleNoreen’s Guide to Healthy Snacking & Happy Eating
Summer is in full swing and if you are a parent or caregiver of children both large and small, you know how hard getting them to eat healthy snacks can be. Especially at this time of year when they...
View ArticleBen and Jen Divorce
Ok, I am officially devastated. Well, not really, but I do have to say that I am disappointed to hear about the unfortunate divorce between Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner. I have been trying not to...
View ArticleThink Outside The Lunch Box!
With school starting, YouTube sensation Noreen Lambert has contributed some great ideas and tips for thinking about how you prepare school lunches. Without further ado: 10 Ideas to Make Your Kids...
View ArticleWork On Yourself FIRST
“Don’t become too preoccupied with what is happening around you. Pay more attention to what is going on within you.“ Many of you reading this post may be searching the internet for good...
View ArticleQuick & Easy Meals are the Recipe for a Strong Family
We live in a world of instant everything! Families are always on the go and don’t ever seem to stop. From the minute the family gets up in the morning till they drop into bed at night they are always...
View ArticleIt’s Easier to Love Stepdad
The word “Mom” is the most revered word in the English language.” I have counseled many families. What I have learned without a doubt is that the word/title “mom” is put on a pedestal above all else....
View ArticlePies-Giving – Vanilla Almond Cherry Lattice Pie
Noreen Lambert has done it again! She has a series out on her YouTube cooking channel and her website called Pies-Giving. Once a week, she is uploading a new pie for all of us to enjoy during the...
View ArticleGreening Your Spring
Let’s face it. Spring cleaning can either be a huge chore no one in the family really has the desire to tackle, or it can be an exhilarating time of year to clean out your space, create some mental and...
View Article80′s Child Actors Malcolm Jamal Warner and Regina King
How many of you remember the 80′s sitcoms, 227 and The Cosby Show? Now, how many of you remember Regina King who played Brenda on 227 and Malcolm-Jamal Warner who played Theo on the very popular,...
View ArticleSpicy Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps
Are you a busy mom or stepmom that needs a really quick, different “go-to” meal for your family. If you are like me, I am always looking for something quick, different and easy. Our Today’s Modern...
View ArticleTransform Your Space, Transform Your Life
I’ve learned so much over the past 5 years about sowing the seeds that you want to harvest in your life. Modern families can be a bit complicated at times (it comes with the territory), but we have to...
View ArticleDads Matter Too
Often times, the role of dad in the family, be it modern or traditional, can get overshadowed by the role of mom. Don’t get me wrong I know moms do so much for their families and sometimes at the...
View ArticleHollywood Exes
I caught the tail end of the first season of Hollywood Exes, a reality show featuring ex-wives of some of the greatest men in the entertainment industry, but I do plan to watch the second season...
View ArticlePumpkin Sheet Cake
Ah… the flavors of Fall! My favorite time of the year is Fall. I love the ambiance of changing leaves, the beautifully-colored trees, the warm and delightful flavors and meal options and just the...
View ArticleNoreen’s Maple Glazed Quick Roast Turkey Breast
Thanksgiving is a time for big feasts and family and friends. However, for some of us living the modern stepfamily life, on opposite years, our children switch homes. That means a scaled down...
View ArticleQuick & Easy Chicken Sausage Fettuccine
Need help in a hurry? Noreen’s Kitchen has exactly what you are looking for. Spring has sprung (well at least for the western half of the United States) and all of us are looking for quick and easy...
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