The White Sox provided my family and me with complimentary tickets to a game. All opinions are my own. There are a ton of reasons to love Chicago in the summer - the lake, the festivals, and the baseball. I love that Chicago has two teams, and this weekend we headed to … [Read more...]
3 great graduation speeches that are meaningful to both students and parents
Jim Valvano said that there are three things everyone should do every day: laugh, think and be moved to tears. I'm a huge fan of graduation speeches, in part because the really great ones cover all three of those bases, with a healthy dose of motivation thrown in for good … [Read more...]
How I became a contestant on Jeopardy! and how you can, too
If you’re one of the 12 million people who watch the show each week and think “I could do that!” or just want to get some insight into the show, consider becoming a contestant! It's not terribly hard and if I can do it, so can you! I have had two in-person auditions and got the … [Read more...]
10 simple tips to reduce food waste this Earth Day (and every day)
It happens in households across America on a daily basis. Someone opens the fridge, peers inside and declares there is absolutely nothing to eat. Not long after that, fruit that is far past its prime, something moldy and expired condiments end up dumped in the trash. Americans … [Read more...]
The library: Where your kids can expand their horizons and skills for free
Happy National Library Week! While I'm a fan of libraries and think they are pretty great places every week of the year, this year marks the 60th anniversary of National Library Week, which began in 1958. Libraries aren’t just places to borrow books or study, though they're … [Read more...]
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