Empowerment 

We've all been there, school has wrapped for the year and the kids just need a break. But before you know it, it's a week before school starts and you've done absolutely nothing to prepare them for the new year. Oops... Here are a few resources that have worked for us in the past or that

By the time school wraps up for the year I'm ready to throw in the towel when it comes to packing lunches and backpacks (or at least the part where I have to nag my kids to do it). But it's a big part of summer camp, so I'm preparing stuff-wise, even if I'm not

I love that my kids spend the bulk of their summer outside, but that does require some additional preparation. Here's my list of outdoor basics: (Disclaimer: The Amazon and Target links are affiliate links — thank you for helping to keep this site running!) 1) Hat For the past two years, my girls have worn a bucket-style

Summer camp season often means field trips to nearby beaches and waterparks, as well as regular pool visits. Here are my top 9 items for summer swimming. (Disclaimer: The Amazon and Target links are affiliate links — thank you for helping to keep this site running!)   1) Wet Bag If your camp offers swimming regularly

1) Tell us a little about yourself and how you ended up at Cutting Edge Martial Arts.  My name is Brian Miller and I am the owner and master instructor of Cutting Edge Martial Arts.  I opened Cutting Edge in 2004 with a mission of enhancing our community, one student at a time.  A few years