Well, well, well...as if any of us needed an excuse to have a pizza party! But if you did, consider May 18, 2018 - National Pizza Party Day - your reason!
The 'half-Italian Princess' in me enjoys a great slice...
Empathy is something that means a great deal to me and its importance keeps making itself known in my world almost every single day.
In my role with Liberty Mutual, as a claims adjuster for Safeco insurance, empathy is...
Do you remember Book It? I don’t know about you but I wish there was a Book It for adults, where we could earn pizza for reading. Or maybe, since we’re adults, we could earn wine for reading. Yea,...
Before you plan your next vacation, have you considered staying in an alternative to a hotel? Staying in a privately-owned home that is available for short-term rentals is becoming increasingly popular, mostly because of AirBnb and VRBO (Vacation Rental...
Five years ago, when I heard that my sister-in-law was moving to Centerville, I remember thinking that the idea of moving back home was so lame. Don't get me wrong, I had a really nice childhood. I spent my...
As temperatures start to rise our clothing choices start to reflect those changes. Like many people, I like to take this time to evaluate my closet. The changing of the seasons is a chance for me to reinvent myself...
When we lose people - or even pets - we love, the pain is very real.
So real, it's almost tangible. We desperately need to still feel them around us. Add to that explaining it all to your kids when...
I remember walking through the drug store with my eldest kiddo looking for my favorite shampoo when it caught me totally off guard. If I had known, or been prepared about my reaction, maybe I would have avoided the...
Most of us have experienced the “mom dating” phenomenon -- or at least heard of it. You meet a mom at the park or story-time at the library or gymnastics. She seems cool, and she’s baby-wearing with the Tula...
Before you go jumping to conclusions, no, I did not recently join a nudist colony. Not to offend any of our potential nudist readers, but that's just not really my thing. Not even if you had asked me two...
Recently I saw a meme that made me burst out laughing: “Like a good neighbor, stay over there.” I really did laugh out loud.
But, I couldn’t disagree more! Since moving out of my parent's house 14 years ago, I...
Let’s face it: embarrassment is a fact of life. While some of us may get more easily ruffled than others, it happens to everyone. And embarrassment is never quite as magnified as it is when you are in those...
It takes a village to raise a child is a proverb which means it takes an entire community of different people interacting with your children in order for them to experience and grow in a safe and loving environment.
Growing up I remember hearing...
With summer right around the corner and schools getting ready to let out, many working moms are scrambling to find childcare. However, one aspect of babysitters you may not realize is that, legally, you do have to pay taxes...
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Summer Camps
Check out these amazing local offerings to keep your kiddos busy (and happy!) this summer.
