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I loved their home. Everything smelled older, worn but safe; the food aroma had baked itself into the furniture. — Susan Strasberg Do you (or did you) feel this way about your grandparents’ house? I can still remember the faint aroma of Coke, Wonder Bread, laundry running, sneaking my grandma’s Mary Kay makeup… and [...]
I am the oldest of six siblings: there are four boys and two girls in the Allen family. I’ve already told you 100 things about me — maybe you’d like to learn about my siblings? My brother, Gregory, is married to Rose and has three kids. In high school, he was in jazz band. He [...]
It’s Groundhog Day! Do you believe the legend of Punxsutawney Phil? Will there be six more weeks of winter, or not? I’m at Mom It Forward today, with three ways to get you through the next six weeks (and avoiding the “winter blues”) if the cold and snow hangs around. Read more here.
How do you get your kids excited about reading? How do you make reading fun for your kids? I’ll help you get started with 5 ways to help your child learn to love reading at Mom It Forward. Read more here.
How are you spending the first few days of the new year? I’m over at Mom It Forward with my first post of 2012 where I explain how I’ll be spending my time. Here’s an excerpt: I tend to avoid making “resolutions” at the start of every new year. Instead, I choose one word that [...]
The holidays should be a time of peace and enjoyment. Here are five tips to help you enjoy your holidays without the excess to which we’ve grown accustomed. Save Money Holiday Shopping written by Kelly Kinkaid for the centsible life, a blog where motherhood and money meet. TOP TIP: Don’t forget about budgeting for charity gift [...]
If you feel like you are ‘all work and no play’ these days, you’re not alone. With so much going on, how can we really maximize the time we are spending engaging with our kids, especially those parents who are flying solo? I’ll give you five ideas to do just that. Read more at my [...]
