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November 2009
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Recently by PaigeTeen Violence is not a new phenomenon and not something that is limited to this generation of kids. Still, Teen Violence remains a major problem in our country. The best prevention - is, of course, the parents - (It always falls on us - doesn't it.) Lory Allison's book, Sydney's Vampire Diaries "weaves the warning signs of teen dating violence into a believable and infectious story familiar to many girls today even if they are not... Cynthia owns a store called Sweet and Sassy located in Highland Village. It is a salon, spa and celebration store for little girls (with a large retail area). From day one, moms from the neighborhood would come in and strike up conversations with Cynthia about how to start a business. Every one of the moms had great ideas and dreams but did not have a way or outlet to spread their wings...so, she started giving them that opportunity. Battle of the Bedtimes It continues. Bedtime has CONSISTENTLY been 8:00 for years - yet my kids groan and moan and beg for one more story, five more minutes of video games or just until the next commercial. I don't know when this was up for debate? By the time bedtime rolls around for me - I feel like I have been hit by a truck, and I still have emails to answer, lunches to make, and mail to go through. When I give the "Fi...
I don't remember exactly when I was given the green light to leave the house with lip gloss - but I do know that there was a lot of grumbling about it from my father and older brother. My mother served as the mediator betwee... Ok - fess-up! How many of you have reconnected with your ex via Facebook?? It's harmless - right? Afterall, the last time you saw him he had a mullet and wore parachute pants. Well according to my guest, divorce attorney Rick Robertson, socializing on social networks with former flames can be - shall we say - combustive to a marriage. So - tell me - what are your thoughts? Is a little flirting on facebook harmless or harmfu... I would hate to be interrogated on my television choices. It would be difficult to admit that my palate for television viewing consists of such shows like "Toddlers and Tiaras". But the truth is - I am giddy when I get to watch my TIVO-ed marathon of new episodes. Some would argue that more important than the diaper bag or the pacifier is the camera as a Mommy Must-Have. But what about those of us who have tendencies to cut-off tops of heads or cut-out Aunt Edna all together from the family photo. Dawn Attebery of Dawn Michelle Photography provided these tips for capturing those important memories through photographs. 1. Take shots from different perspectives. Positioning yourself highe... Not long ago, I was babysitting my niece and offered my help with some of her fifth grade math. It had been so long since I had tackled a word problem and I thought it would be fun to freshen up on my long division. Unfortunately, the teeny-tiny, pea-size space in my brain reserved for retaining such nonsense as the difference between an isosceles and an obtuse triangle could not be activated. I had simply shut down that section of my bra... First Day of Kindergarten The tears began at... Not long ago, I was babysitting my niece and offered my help with some of her fifth grade math. It had been so long since I had tackled a word problem and I thought it would be fun to freshen up on my long division. Unfortunately, the teeny-tiny, pea-size space in my brain reserved for retaining such nonsense as the difference between an isosceles and an obtuse triangle could not be activated. I had simply shut down that section of my bra... |
