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 1984, President […]
Info for parents about Auditory Processing Disorder
I’m over at Chicago Parent sharing what parents need to know about Auditory Processing Disorder (APD). Dr. Jennifer Gagesch of the Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center shared some info for parents about Auditory Processing Disorder : * APD often occurs along with ADHD or ADD, as well as dyslexia and they all originate in the […]
5 facts you should know about the Disney Vacation Club
On our last visit to Walt Disney World, we saw Disney Vacation Club kiosks pretty much everywhere, but I wasn’t quite clear on how it worked and didn’t have time to figure it out. Fortunately, I met Kate Melody at the Disney Social Media Moms On the Road event last month. She is the DVC […]
Why you should tell your children family stories
Do your kids know where you went to high school? Have they heard the story of how their grandparents met? Do they know the national background of their family, such as what countries their relatives lived in before arriving in the United States? Turns out that knowing such things, and most importantly, knowing them through […]
5 best drinks at Trader Joe’s
Staying hydrated is an important job in this summer heat. But if we’re being honest, sometimes plain, old water gets a little boring. Trader Joe’s is one of my favorite stores, and they have a wide variety of drink options to keep things interesting. Our family favorites that keep our taste buds happy, with suggestions […]
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 close to home? When I asked a […]
Celebrate the 4th of July with 4 popular patriotic songs
Hope you have a fabulous 4th of July! Spotify released a list of patriotic songs that were most streamed last Independence Day. The list shows which song was most popular in each of the 50 states. See what song was most popular in your state last year here. Lee Greenwood’s God Bless the USA was […]
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 only child herself,and […]
5 Favorite Festive Fourth of July Ideas
Crazy that it’s July, isn’t it? Of course that means that Independence Day is a few days away and it’s time to prepare. Here are five fun and easy Fourth of July ideas from around the web that can make your celebration especially festive and patriotic. 1. Yard Stars Last year “painting” stars in our […]
My Other Ex: Women’s True Stories of Leaving and Losing Friends
I was thrilled to be included in the anthology The Herstories Project: Women Explore the Joy, Pain, and Power of Female Friendship edited by Jessica Smock and Stephanie Sprenger. My essay was a very small way to pay tribute to and express my gratitude for the friends who stood by me, loved me and supported […]