Childhood is full of magical celebrations, and almost all of them involve food. We're thinking chocolate and handmade cards on Valentine's Day, eggs filled with candy at Easter egg hunts, melting popsicles and ice cream cones at a 4th...
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and it's so easy to get overwhelmed, overstretched, and overspent even with all of the deals and steals offered by the places we love to shop. Here are some tips and...
For my plate, Turkey Day doesn’t revolve around the turkey. I like turkey, don’t get me wrong. But the sides served on Thanksgiving are what I really like to gorge on. Sweet potato casserole (with pecans, NOT marshmallows) and...
August 27th is National Just Because Day. I think this is a great excuse to do things "just because" for both kids and adults alike. Pay a stranger a compliment, eat all your meals al fresco, call up an...
February 28th is known as National Floral Design Day. I bet you didn't know that! Well, neither did I. However, I think it's the perfect day to buy flowers for yourself, a loved one, or a friend and enjoy...
Children are asked to write a wish list for gifts they hope to get each holiday season. They are told to focus on their wants and the consumer goods that will make them happy. As parents, we allow our...
Aside from the holiday season, June is the busiest month of the year for most of us. And by us, I really mean the moms. We are the ones either planning an event, or preparing to attend someone else's.
This year especially,...
My feeling of comfort associated with cooking was discovered as a college student preparing a meal after a particularly rough week of exams. I remember whipping up steak and mashed potatoes with carrots. The problem was that I overcooked...
I am a sucker for festivities, but one of my favorite holidays is the Indian festival of colors called “Holi.” Holi is one of the major festivals across the country and is significant for many reasons.
Holi marks the...
Spring’s just on the horizon, and with even a few warm days under our belts, it’s hard for most people not to feel the Luck of the Irish.
If my quarter-Irish heritage didn’t inspire me to look forward to Paddy’s Day growing...
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A Guide to Daycares, Preschools, Private Schools, & Tutoring Services in...
Education might be the most valuable thing we can provide for our children. With so many options out there, it’s hard to know what...
