Happy Batman Day! In honor of the occasion, here are nine facts about Batman, who is also known as the Dark Knight or the Caped Crusader or Bruce Wayne. (See more on the Bruce Wayne name below.) 1. Batman first landed on the scene in 1939 in "The Case of the Chemical … [Read more...]
Facts about Vitamin E and why your body needs it
My daughter was enjoying a snack of apple slices with peanut butter this afternoon and, as she munched, she read the nutrition facts on the peanut butter label. She asked, "What does Vitamin E do for you body?" I thought for a moment, and realized that, other than thinking it … [Read more...]
10 frosty and fun facts about ice cream for National Ice Cream Day
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! Sunday is the perfect day to do so because it is National Ice Cream Day! In honor of the occasion, here's a bit of information about National Ice Cream Day, my new favorite holiday, and some fun facts about ice cream: * In … [Read more...]
Are the benefits of taking a vacation really worth it?
Summertime often means time for vacations! But when you're the mom, that can mean a whole lot of work. Have you seen the article in The Onion proclaiming "Mom Spends Beach Vacation Assuming All Household Duties In Closer Proximity To Ocean"? It's hilarious, and it hits a little … [Read more...]
7 facts about only children from Lauren Sandler’s “One and Only”
One and Only: The Freedom of Having an Only Child, and the Joy of Being One by Lauren Sandler examines the myths and truths about only children and why parentsShe points out that people always ask, "When are you having kids?" They never ask, "When are you have a kid?" She's an … [Read more...]