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One Mom-Bloggers Testimony on Brain Training
Read: Part 1: “I Love You Guys” One Mom-Blogger Describes How Brain Training Is Changing Life For Her Kids “Last year was a tough year,” Julie Worthy writes in her blog. So begins this mom-blogger’s story of embarking on what she calls an “amazing journey” to find help for her son, recently diagnosed with ADHD. [...]
Creative New Year
Here are two ideas for bringing in the New Year with a little DIY style. Sweet Sugarbelle What better way to celebrate 2012 than with cookies inspired by cookie expert Sweet Sugarbelle? If you’re not familiar with her blog, go — right now — and check it out. This blog is a virtual cookie lover’s [...]
Coping with Christmas without children
It is the first work day after Christmas. Things should start to get back to normal now – and I’m glad. Don’t get me wrong. I loved all of my presents. I loved the rich food and conversation of family and friends. I loved listening to my favorite radio station as it transitioned to Christmas [...]
Refocusing Christmas
How did you do on saving money this Christmas? Did you blow your budget? Are you dreading the arrival of bills in your mailbox instead of holiday cards? We are raising three munchkins on a pretty tight budget. Here are a few things our family did this year to help refocus our Christmas: Each year, [...]
Christmas break with the kiddos… look no further than Pinterest for inspiration
The last school bell of the year has sounded. The kids are all yours for a few weeks. Sure, there are a couple holidays in there, but it mark my words. It won’t be too long until you hear the words, “I’m bored!” There’s a solution out there. And it is free, gloriously free. And [...]
Support Local Businesses and Save Money
Earlier this season, Heather Hilscher from the Facebook group: Fresno Frugal Finds tossed out an idea. She wanted to support local small businesses, artisans, and independent consultants in the valley, while still saving money Christmas shopping. She began by inquiring on her Facebook group page and sought out businesses willing to offer deals to her [...]
Insurance worth every penny
The number of young Americans ages 19-25 lacking health insurance has shrunk by 2.5 million since President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul took effect in September 2010, it was reported this week. As long as we could prove my daughter was still in school, my company insurance would cover her (with me contributing to the [...]
How I Ruined Christmas
I’ve always comforted myself with the impression that I am an excellent mother. Sometimes I slip up but, most of the times, I’m right on the money – spot-on, Cracker Jack, all-that-and-a-bag-o’-chips. Perhaps my most shining moment was the year I ruined Christmas. My son Max was a brilliant 8-year-old. He was known in the neighborhood as little [...]
tell me about the day she was born
Congratulate me! Seriously! I am now the grandmother Mi-ma of two perfectly amazing, gorgeous grand daughters. Born last week on 11-22-11 was our beautiful palindrome, Fallon Elizabeth. OMG! She is gorgeous and perfect…just like her big sister is. Oh, and OMG…her mother is so amazing!! Seriously, I couldn’t be prouder of my darling daughter #1…and [...]
Tips On Tipping
The holidays are upon us and we are all feeling a little bit pinched in the wallet, no? We are all looking for ways to save. Good. A little frugality never hurt anyone. But let’s not save at the cost of etiquette. Recently I was out at a local sports bar with a friend and [...]
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