Parenting advice: Handling middle school crushes
It’s February, and with Valentine’s Day around the corner, love is in the air. But when Cupid’s arrow hits your tween, things can get a little confusing. Just how should parents handle their tween’s crush? Here are a few lessons I’ve learned (and yes, some were learned the hard way) about helping kids navigate new […]
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 big game spot and poster
“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” blasts into theaters on May 5, 2017. If you missed the extended spot that aired during the Super Bowl, or you just want to see it again, check it out: From Marvel Studios: “Set to the all-new sonic backdrop of Awesome Mixtape #2, Marvel Studios’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. […]
16 delicious chicken drumstick recipes
Chicken drumsticks can be a delicious and economical way to feed your family and please a crowd. They work as a meal or as appetizers, and they’re always welcome at picnics and tailgates. Also, eating with your hands is fun and drumsticks are perfect for that. Here’s a roundup of some of my favorite chicken […]
9 Fun facts about PyeongChang, site of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games
Pyeongchang is a city located in South Korea and the world’s focus will be upon it on February 8, 2018,* the start of the Winter Olympic Games. Here are some fun facts about PyeongChang, South Korea. (If you’re looking for fun facts about the Winter Olympics and not the host city, click here.) + PyeongChang is […]
Fun facts about football and space exploration for the Super Bowl in Houston
The Super Bowl is in Houston, which is also home to the Johnson Space Center. NASA got in on the fun of the big game with the Space Bowl, which I was fortunate to attend this week. Here are some fun facts about football and space exploration that I learned at Space Bowl. * The crew on […]
February Stitch Fix Review
This post contains affiliate links, which mean I get a few cents when you sign up or make a purchase. It’s much easier to fight the winter blahs when a Stitch Fix on door step. I had fun with this latest fix, which had some hits and some misses. Read on to see what I got, what I sent […]
See the new Beauty and the Beast trailer with duet by Ariana Grande and John Legend
“Has the new adaeauty and the Beast trailer come out yet? Have you seen it?” my teen daughter asked as she walked in the door from school today. I have to say that this is the first time she’s been keeping track of a trailer release, which should tell you just how excited she is […]
Skier Robby Kelley shows what “never give up” looks like after crash
Yesterday, American skier Robby Kelley crashed just five gates shy of the finish line in the Schladming Night Race at the Alpine Skiing World Cup in Austria. However, he didn’t let that crash stop him from finishing the race. He walked back up the hill to where he fell and finished the race as the crowd went wild. […]
20 delicious peanut butter dessert recipes
Peanut butter is pretty amazing, and I am a huge fan of it. Did you know that it originated around 1000 BC when a peanut paste was first made by the Aztecs and the Incas? It wasn’t quite like the creamy peanut butter that’s commonly found in America today. By law, any product labeled “peanut butter” in […]
11 Fun facts about Winnie the Pooh
Today is Winnie the Pooh Day! It is also the birthday of his creator, A.A. Milne. Mine was born on January 18, 1882. I adore Winnie the Pooh. Always have, always will. In fact, growing up my nickname was “Pooh Bear.” We can keep that fact just between us, right? Thanks! In honor of Winnie […]