Learning to Drive: Five-Hour Course

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When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links.When relevant, posts are sponsored or contain affiliate links. My last major goal of the year is to learn how to drive. (As a background, you can read my 12/31/07 post, I … Read More

Reminiscing on New Baby Days

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A couple of days ago, a good friend of mines gave birth to her first child, a son. She texted me from the hospital to let me know that the baby had arrived and to thank me for my support. … Read More

Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

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September is Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month. As parents, it’s important not to overlook this aspect of our kids’ total well-being. Following are seven tips from The American Academy of Ophthalmology that can help to ensure that your children … Read More

Active Life Outdoor Challenge

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Released yesterday (September 9th) by Namco Bandai, Outdoor Challenge is the first game to be released in their “Active Life” series. It has a lot of different fun, fast-paced games that really give your whole body a workout. If this … Read More

Happy (Early) Grandparents Day!

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This year, National Grandparents Day, which is observed by millions of people throughout the United States, will be celebrated on September 7th. This holiday was originally created to encourage grandchildren to focus on the wisdom and heritage that their grandparents … Read More

Works-For-Me Wednesday: Preschool Commute Question

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Today, I have a question for you… My dilemma involves Michael’s commute to preschool which begins tomorrow. My family lives in Harlem (in the 140s). Michael’s preschool is in midtown (the 40s). That’s almost a 100 block difference. By subway … Read More