The Class Trip Parent

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Last week, I went on a class trip with Michael’s Kindergarten class. I didn’t know exactly what to expect with 22 kids on a pumpkin picking adventure. Thankfully, it was a fun day. I highly recommend that you volunteer to … Read More

The Good (Almost Always) Outweighs The Bad

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My friend Jo-Lynne does a weekly blog topic called “What I Learned This Week”. I usually have so much going on that I don’t participate regularly, but I’m glad that I get to share this week. What I learned last … Read More

Last-minute Halloween Safety Tips

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I normally post features on Fridays, but this week I’m switching it up (since Halloween is on Saturday). Have a safe week! Recently, I was in a Halloween segment on Better TV with Jennie (In Jennie’s Kitchen) and my good … Read More

Capture Halloween Memories In A Unique Way

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I’m really making more of an effort to take better photos of my kids. Right now, my primary tactic is to take a gazillion photos of every event. Inevitably, at least a few come out great. (That’s the beauty of … Read More

My “Good Hair” Date

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In my Date Night: Laissez le bon temps rouler post, I shared how my last “outside” date night with my husband ended up being a comedy of errors. One of the many things that I love about my husband is … Read More

Opting Out Of One School Fundraiser

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I mentioned last year how much I dislike school fundraisers on my Fundraising Drive post. Since I only ended up having to do one last year, it was alright. (Yes, it is the parents who do the fundraisers when the … Read More

Broke-ology (NYC) Giveaway

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Congrats to winner: Cindy As my regular readers know, I love the theater. That’s why I was delighted when I received two preview tickets for Lincoln Center Theater’s fall play Broke-ology. I took a girlfriend with me, because it wasn’t … Read More

Top Entertaining Tips from Wedgwood

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Photo courtesy of Wedgwood Jorge Pérez (of Wedgwood) • 250 Anniversary doesn’t happen every year – celebrate with us! • Your table is your label! Be creative and have fun. • You’ll always entertain in style with Wedgwood. • Love … Read More