Quick Holiday Fashion
The scent of Thanksgiving turkey and all the trimmings will be filling the house with delicious scents and memories. It is such a special day with family and friends so, darlings, our attention is also directed to the age old female question of “what shall I wear?” Casual is usually the choice, but all […]
School Holiday Spirit
This week the schools will be full of holiday spirit. I remember those days from a child’s memory and a parent’s memory, as I am sure do you. As a child in school, I loved the Thanksgiving season. We drew Pilgrims, Indians, turkeys and cornucopias filled with all kinds of fall bounty. Our reading lessons […]
Thanksgiving Gratitude
This Thanksgiving, teach your child to be grateful. Teaching children to say “thank you” is important, but truly instilling a sense of gratitude is another matter entirely. Gratitude goes beyond good manners, it’s a mindset. Gratitude benefits everyone on a basic level. Gratitude can increase happiness, self-esteem, hope, empathy and optimism, but gratitude must be […]
Thanksgiving Happiness
Sometimes I like to share some of life’s great secrets with my students. Now, before the more experienced of my readers gets their fur up because these kids aren’t having to roll down a college hill and break a foot learning what life is about, let me assure you I keep the important stuff, like […]
Thanksgiving; Something For Everyone
I was wondering what you think about stores opening on Thanksgiving? Don’t you believe that it should be family time and leave the shopping until Friday? Many things have gone by the wayside and waiting to shop appears to be one of them. Personally, I like to spend Thanksgiving in a turkey stupor but it […]
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Thanksgiving
It’s beginning to look a lot like Thanksgiving. The weather is cooperating with lower temperatures and lots of moisture in the air. Visions fill my head. I smell the turkey and pumpkin pies. I see a table flowing over with harvest food. I see corn, beans, potatoes, sweet potato casserole, cornbread stuffing, oyster soufflé, broccoli […]
Holiday Stress
As adults, we are very acquainted with holiday stress. We experience it every year. While the holidays are enjoyable, they can be very stressful for some, if not all, of us. We forget that our children are not immune to the stress of the holidays, simply because they do not buy gifts, decorate or entertain. […]
How Long Do Real Christmas Trees Last?
I know that a lot of people are putting up their Christmas trees and I would love to go ahead and decorate mine as well. The problem is that I have gotten a real tree for the past few years and my family really enjoys the real tree smell. I know that some people put […]
Nanoblur
Darling, just browsing through the cosmetics at Walgreens, not looking for any one special thing, I discovered a most remarkable treasure. The name of this amazing product is Nanoblur. When I first saw the product I picked up the package to find out more about it: it was designed to erase fine lines and smooth […]
Toys for Christmas
With stores beckoning us to begin Christmas shopping, it is time to consider toys for those special children on our list. When making your selections, safety should always be a consideration, as well as age appropriateness. The following list is certainly not all inclusive, but rather a sampling of toys that will entertain and educate. […]
Hunting
It’s November and for some reason hunting is on my mind. Maybe it’s because of the song about the goose getting fat that keeps playing over and over in my head. Or maybe it’s the cooler weather, or the wild turkeys that seem to be out everywhere. All I do know, is that the images […]
The Canine Wind
I’m not normally a sensitive fellow, but there is a double standard going on at my house, and it’s starting to get to me. The dog passes gas every time she jumps onto the bed or the couch. She pays no attention to what she’s done. There are no guilty looks or apologies. Nothing, not […]
Advice for Getting a Journalism Degree
I am a high school junior and am interested in studying Journalism in college. What advice do you have for getting into the best school? It is nice that you already have a career direction at this early stage in life. My best advice would be to take the ACT early and be sure to […]
After the First Grading Period
After the first grading period, you may find the grades are not what you expected from your child’s school work. It is time to become your child’s advocate, as something is probably wrong. You must first determine what is wrong. Are your goals wrong? Does your child understand the material? Is homework, or lack of […]
Pain and the Nightshade Family
As the temperature starts to drop, aches and pains become more prevalent. But did you know that eliminating certain foods could reduce joint and muscle pain and inflammation. Solanaceae species or more commonly called the “deadly nightshade family include tomatoes, potatoes, (except yams and sweet potatoes), all types of peppers,(except peppercorns like black pepper), eggplant, […]
Memories of Biltmore
I have certainly enjoyed the fall colors this season. I have many memories associated with fall, but a special memory is of a trip, with friends, to Biltmore Estate in Ashville, North Carolina. It was fall and the colors were beautiful. I had been there in the summer, but this was my first fall trip. […]
