We all know summer is coming, school will soon be out and small faces will suddenly be popping up at home more often than usual. While having the company is fun, it can present challenges unique to a pleasant consumer experience. If you’re like me, you have small children that aren’t always adorable for protracted [...]
Three MILLION kids are absent from school each month because they fear bullies. That is the equivalent of the ENTIRE CITY of Chicago skipping school. Source: OnlineCollege.org – American schools harbor approximately 2.1 million bullies and 2.7 million of their victims. Dan Olweus, National School Safety Center. – 1 in 7 Students in Grades K-12 [...]
For many families across the country, August heralds the return to school and the beginning of the end of summer fun and with it jaunts to the beach. In sunny, South Florida, that is decidedly NOT the case. For those of us blessed to live in an almost endless summer, paradise, we keep the beach [...]
By employing this “step program” you will eliminate misunderstandings, no longer a victim to hormonally induced confusion, or sleep-deprived missteps, which will cause you to be cast in a less than flattering light.
Year after year the same question comes up. What to buy for the man who has EVERYTHING? There’s always another “dust collector” to be added to an already abundant array of lovely gifts, something golf related (again….snooze), wine (though it’s hard to say we wouldn’t both appreciate something rare, something exquisite), this year I want to REALLY [...]
With more than 25,000 consignment retailers in this country, it’s hard to deny the trend of frequenting these often upscale stores is much more than a fad. Where else can you buy a brand new (soles never even saw the floor) pair of Louis Vuitton shoes with a regular, retail price tag of over $1,200 [...]
(think Lions, and tigers and bears from Wizard of Oz)! Who ever knew that in the “war” against aging, so many of us would be willing to plunk down a respectable chunk of change on winning how ever many small “battles” we could? Despite the recession, or perhaps in spite of the recession, people are [...]
With so many children growing up with two working parents, or with a single parent working outside the home and many of those same folks living in disparate locales from their families of origin, who’s raising the kids??? Day care, babysitters, teachers, friends – anyone? After watching the devolution of what used to be called [...]
According to a recent study by the Center for American Progress, fewer than 3.5 percent of ALL families in the United States, at ALL income levels, employ a nanny for child care. Yes, you read that correctly. For middle-income families that number drops to less than 0.5 percent. You may be thinking, “So, if [...]
Should we really deprive our cherished offspring of life’s often unfair and tough lessons? Even though it is difficult to say no when we have the means and it doesn’t change our life in the least to give in. In the end, maybe “no” isn’t such a bad word after all?
Every year my husband and I take our daughter to Chocolate World in Hershey PA. We always take the Chocolate Tour and purchase the ride photo. Some people take a yearly family photo in front of a Christmas tree, we do ours in chocolate filled ride. This is one of our favorite traditions. We look forward to it every year and every year we say “We really need to go to Hershy Park also.” Thanks to Hershey Park and the tickets they provided us, this was the year! Also, this year was very special because my Aunt, Uncle, and their 3 boys came along to spend the day with us the park! My parents even met us in the morning for a visit to Chocolate World.
You should know that I cook a chef style meal almost every evening for my boys. They have come to expect it. All of them are particularly fond of my enchiladas. A recipe you will never have. But one I will cook. Every. Single. Time. You are here. You will notice my fake smile directed at you as my aproned self places the enchiladas on the table to the mouth watering delight of my sweet baby boys. “You should make these at home, Sarah. Your husband loves them.” Additionally. I make their breakfast. And their lunches. Every day.
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