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Paige: June 2009 ArchivesBefore I walked down isle, I was bombarded with sage words of wisdom from well-intentioned family and friends. But, after the honeymoon phase wore off, I realized that many of these marital proclamations were nothing short of myths. As a result, I have debunked some of the most common marital myths. And They Lived Happily Ever After To spy or not to spy - this is a question many parents are asking when it comes to their kids. Clint David, attorney with David, Goodman and Madole, wrote this commentary to give us Not-So-Perfect Parents some insights into the dilemma of whether to spy on our kids Not-So-Perfect Parent: Books prevent the Summer Slide We call it the "lazy days of summer" and we are right in the HEAT of it. I had hoped to lose myself in some sort of beach read - but instead found it easier to lift a remote rather than lift a book. Still, summer isn't over and I could still squeeze in a few novels. You see, I want to add more to my personal reading list than soup labels and Pier One catalogs. I also want... Every day, we hear about people who are being conned out of their all savings believing in money ventures that are just too good to be true. For those of us on the outside, it's easy for us to judge the victims. I mean, after all, if they just used a little common sense, they would know that an annual 15% return on an investment defies logic. They would clue-in that wiring $10,000 to some "official" in Nigeria is not going to release millio... Last night's conversation with my nephew William: William: "It's really cool to see you on TV everyday Aunt Paige!" Me: "Thanks William. I really enjoy it" William: "You are going to be on TV for a really long time!" Me: "You think so!? I hope so!?" William: "You will until you get old and then they'll fire you and then.... you'll become a director"
I sat on one twin bed and the boys on another. The floor between us was filled with imaginary alligators. We had to keep the balloon in the air and away from their treacherous teeth. Back and... I am all about FREE. Never before have I been as determined to buy ten jars of peanut butter just to get the eleventh one free. Sure, I am having to store pantry supplies in the toy closet - but still, every penny counts. Thanks to Charles Horton, CEO of FastBucks Holding Corporation, I can use my new FREE obsession through a book he is giving away called "The Smart Little Saver". When I say, "Giving Away", I mean really giving away... Don't get me wrong - I appreciate my husband. However, there are things about the male species that are - shall we say - annoying to the point of pulling out hair out! So in honor of father's day, I submit this article:
My husband refuses to change the toilet paper roll. He is of the opinion that as long as there ... |
