Raising adolescents is not an easy gig. That may be the understatement of the year. But you don't have to do it all alone, and there are some great online resources that offer help whenever you need it. Here are some of my favorite online resources for parents of teens and … [Read more...]
11 reasons to love going to a White Sox game
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...]
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