A Response to Life 101

On September 8, 2009 The Miami Herald printed an article called, “Life 101.” Subtitled, “What every child should learn before you let them fly the coop,” designated specific ages when certain logical life tasks need to be performed. The article separated tasks into “household, skills for…

The Thrill of Disguise

Last night we decided to walk around a local plaza. At the location of “Linens and Things,” a Halloween Costume Store thrives. We couldn’t believe the vast selection of yard décor that moves, makes sounds, and terrifies. We also couldn’t believe how much square footage the adult costume…

Invite Your Friends and Family

Winter weather will soon influence how much we go out and for what reasons. Staying in with family and friends to play games or watch movies makes a weekend evening an anticipated event! Check out this room for watching movies and playing video games!

Halloween Celebrations

Our son’s surprise 18th birthday party will be held on Halloween. If you plan on getting into the Halloween spirit this…

Magnet Holiday Cards for Us

With Halloween approaching so quickly, I began to think about our holiday card recipient list. The magnet…

A Future for the Doodling Child Artist

Whenever I see my younger daughter chatting on the phone and doodling all over whatever happens to be in front of her, I think about how vast is the art field. As a sixth grader she doesn’t concern herself with an ultimate career but as I watch each of my…

And the Bun Wins

Curious as to which hairstyle is most requested by brides? Do you know how to style your hair to most flatter your face, your wedding style and your wedding dress? Get professional advice and schedule a “practice” styling appointment before your big event!

Looking for the Unusual

Before you settle down for the long winter, perhaps you want to take a short trip and experience the unusual? If you…

Thank You Cards

As I looked at the remaining holiday cards from last year, I noticed that my thank you card amounts had dwindled. Even though…

Joyous Occasions

Where we live, many people practice the custom of studying for and then celebrating a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. Many of the children begin their religious studies in preschool with some area preschools providing an introduction to the traditions of Judaism as well as an excellent preschool curriculum.

Thanksgiving Prep

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Party Favors

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Mind and Body

As we rear our children to become strong and self-sufficient, we nurture both mind and body. Spend less than five minutes with your child/ren or student and watch this video to see strength of mind and body. How awesome!

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Amazing Wedding

One of my husband’s colleagues married this past Saturday night. He comes from Texas where a large community of physicians from India settled and reared their families beginning in the sixties and seventies. When we received the invitation, we quickly visited the bride and groom’s wedding website to…

Terrific Twins

Many books have been written about the experience of being an identical twin. Today, twin births are more prevalent. The book, One and the Same by Abigail Pogrebin reveals the author’s experiences of growing up as a twin.