The Boy just got his first summer job and immediately declared he would save fifty percent of every check. As admirable as this idea is, I know my child. His only experience with money comes from withdrawals at the Bank of Mom and Dad. The Mister and I have been proactive in encouraging the kids […]
National Popcorn Day
Given the circus brewing in Washington DC, how appropriate that the day before the inauguration is National Popcorn Day? I prefer my popcorn with butter and salt. Lately I have been popping it in a teaspoon of olive oil and experimenting with different toppings. Parmesan cheese was a hit with The Boy. I was partial […]
Trick-Or-Treating Safety Tips
From the candy to the costumes, trick-or-treating is a highlight of the season for kids. Halloween is the one night of the year when kids venture out and enjoy themselves by the thousands. Parents may take the opportunity to give their kids a little more freedom than they normally would. Unfortunately, whether or not parents […]
Babybel Cheese: Small Package Huge Flavor
My aunt used to joke that when The Boy came to her house, she had plans to stand at the entrance to her kitchen, barring him from her food. Watching him devour dinner, I completely understand! It’s not just because he eats everything but “thank you please come again” it’s that track season has started […]
Come Together
Summer 2016 is a wrap! The shops on 69th Street were bustling with parents catching last minute deals for school uniforms, the school supply section at Target has been combined to a small bin, and Netflix has some programs for families to savor the last few lazy days of summer. What’s your back to school […]
How to Save with Groupon Coupons
How does school begin in less than a month, (unless you are one of the states that has already started the school year)?! I swear it feels like I was just packing The Boy to head to Boy Scout camp at the beginning of July. As back to school commercials take on a frantic pace, you may be […]
Help Your Child Disconnect
4 Tips For Helping Your Child Disconnect From The Electronic World Ever since Nintendo made the Pokemon Go video-game app available, young people, The Boy included, have been exploring their communities with their eyes firmly fixed on their smartphones and not on the wonders of the world. If endless hours spent capturing imaginary creatures seems […]