By: Janice Johnson-Plumer It seems like everyone has a smartphone. I can’t get enough of the latest gadgets and apps. But what is so smart about it? Do you really utilize your smartphone the way you should? I am always on the go as I am sure as most mothers are. Here are some of … More My Favorite Apps
By: Sandra L. Churchill With eagle-eye precision, our oldest daughter slips a turquoise blue piece into place, finishing a much-anticipated sky section of a vibrant Peanuts scene for her Charlie Brown fanatical mom. We pushed closer to the scene before us, nearly elbowing each other into place as we jockeyed for position to complete our … More Puzzle Time: Piecing Together Family Memories
By: Rachel Venura I love a bargain. There’s nothing that gets my adrenaline pumping more than getting a good deal on something. I love shopping at Kohl’s and seeing how much I saved at the bottom of the receipt. And what’s even better than a great bargain? Getting something free! Even though they tend to … More Fun For All!
By: Martianne Stanger Mark your calendars. September 22 brings a little-known observance in honor of some humungous animals – elephants – a day which can lead to big-time fun and learning. For several years now, our family has enjoyed Elephant Appreciation Day at Buttonwood Park Zoo, where we visit the elephants, Emily and Ruth, do … More Elephant Appreciation Day is Coming!
By: Heather Desmond O’Neill As September approaches and I gear up to head back into my full-time job in a local public school, I’m reminded of my first day back to work as a mom: I was dressed and on my way to work for the first time in 6 months and as I pick up … More Working Moms
By: Anne Marie Holloway His crooked smile gleamed as his big brown eyes held a steady gaze on mine in the rear view mirror of the mini-van. I had been caught – no doubt about it – and had some quick explaining to do… It started off as a wonderful poolside visit from my dear … More Mom Said What?
By: Mary Morris So it is now almost mid-August and I am thinking my middle school student should be nearing completion of her required summer reading and math packet. As she was leisurely enjoying a snack last night, I start with my Marine checklist (yes, I am the daughter of a U.S. Marine –couldn’t you … More The Dreaded Math Packet
By: Sandra L. Churchill It’s a bit awkward to lump my husband and me into a group of people that we’ll refer to as “oldies but goodies.” When did that happen? There are days I still feel like a teenager… Oh, well, there’s a silver lining in everything—memories, shared experience with a whole class of … More Oldies But Goodies
By: Rachel Ventura As most of you know, child care is a huge deal. From parents who work full time and need full time child care, to parents who like an occasional night out and only require a date night sitter, the need is huge, and can be daunting. Finding someone, or some place, that … More Child Care
By: Tanya Pimental It cannot be true that it is already August. I am in complete denial that I have a pile of back-to-school clothes sitting on my dresser. There is still so much fun to be had, but the days are dwindling. It was tough for school to go so late this year. We … More Shortest Summer Ever
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