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When I was little, and well into my teen years I hurled angry, hurtful words at my dad. ”You aren’t my FATHER” I would scream, when he’d try to parent me. And worse. As I grew older and matured, though, I started to see clearly and understand. My dad was my father. He is my Continue Reading …
With Valentine’s Day in just over a week, thoughts turn to love, to friendship, romance…family, friends…spouses. All normal. I don’t know about you but so many of the important people in my life are so intertwined with songs to me that I can’t hear the song without thinking of them, or see them without the Continue Reading …
Here it is- Thanksgiving week! I can’t even believe we’re this far into 2012. Time flies, I guess, when life gets busy. Does it feel like there’s a countdown to Thanksgiving and from that day until January 2nd, things are go, go GO nonstop? It’s exhausting. It’s draining. It’s fun and wonderful, too, of course, Continue Reading …
I recently took my first visit to the Bronx Zoo with my kids. We decided to go in the fall while the weather is nice and WOW was it fun. It was a really great time of year to visit the zoo. Most of the animals were out and about, nobody was too hot or Continue Reading …
Cool Whip Frosting is new, and oh my goodness gracious. It’s delightful. That’s right. Frosting. From Cool Whip. Cool Whip Frosting. Once you try it, you’ll start making up reasons to include the frosting in your grocery cart. I may or may not have decided that I should bake a cake today and frost it Continue Reading …
A few weeks ago, I shared how breast cancer has affected my life…and how it’s affected just about everyone’s life. One of the ways it’s affected me, and so many others, is the call to DO SOMETHING to help. One of the simplest ways that we can DO something to help is to participate Continue Reading …
Papi is back, and he’s ready to party! You’re invited to the ultimate celebration of friendship and family: Beverly Hills Chihuahua 3: Viva La Fiesta! Join Papi (voiced by George Lopez) and his two- and four-legged family, of the ever pawesome Beverly Hills Chihuahua fame as they move into a posh Beverly Hills hotel on September Continue Reading …
Thank you to Coupons are GREAT for compiling this list of FREE weekend activities each week!! Bank of America: Saturday March 3rd and Sunday March 4th Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders. You will find free admission at over 100 participating museums, science centers, zoos, and botanical gardens across the Continue Reading …
The holidays are here, for good, for bad, for everything in between. Much of the holiday season focuses on family and togetherness- but what about family who is far away? Family you haven’t seen in a long time? Family you haven’t yet met? Archives.com and WhitePages have teamed up to sponsor a really cool promotion Continue Reading …
There are many fun, free activities this weekend happening nationwide. JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store: Saturday August 13th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm – FREE Crayola Model Magic Event 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm – Fabric Crafting with Wrights & Jacquard (you buy the vase, they supply the embelishments) Kidtoons Films: Various times throughout Continue Reading …
