Five Tips for a Happier Family in 2009

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Psychotherapists Marilyn Kagan, LCSW, and Neil Einbund, Ph.D. are authors of Defenders of the Heart: Managing the Habits and Attitudes That Block You from a Richer, More Satisfying Life. They gave me the following five tips for starting some new … Read More

“Happy Birthday” Martin Luther King Jr.

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Happy Birthday, Dr. King. Thanks for being a dreamer! To learn information about the 2009 King holiday events across the nation, visit The King Center. Also, Barack Obama has called for a national day of service to take place on … Read More

A Historical Week

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Next week will hold two very special days. On Monday, the 19th, the country will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On Tuesday, the 20th, the country’s first African-American president (Barack Obama) will be celebrated on Inauguration Day. What an … Read More

Marketing Minute: Why I Heart method

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Earlier this week, I had the opportunity to work on a promotion with one of the top sellers among natural cleaners, but I declined. Here’s why: I’m totally committed to the method brand of natural cleaners. It’s not like I … Read More

All-Time Favorite Pork Shoulder (Recipe)

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At the end of 2008, we had a potluck dinner party. One of our friends (who is a professional chef) made the most delicious pork shoulder that I’ve ever tasted. I’m not a huge fan of “the other white meat”. … Read More

Public School Policy Problem

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Like many other NYC moms, I received a postcard from the NYC Department of Education in the mail yesterday. It listed key dates for Kindergarten admissions. Basically, families need to apply in person between January 12 and March 2 at … Read More

Family Finances

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At the end of each year, my husband and I review the prior year and make plans for the upcoming year. We do this separately at first and then together. Finances are one of the areas that we cover. The … Read More