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Dancing has never been my forte. For me, just being able to sway to the beat could be considered an accomplishment. So naturally, I’m amazed by anyone who can not only dance, but is so good they can entertain other people!...

Did you know that most of the dirt and germs we come in contact with on a daily basis get stuck under our fingernails and cuticles? This makes sense because we use our fingertips to touch objects all day long, including things...

The evenings and early mornings are beginning to feel crisp so my mind has turned to gardening in the fall. Upon the advice of my mother, I just planted broccoli, lettuce and cabbage. I also saw collards, cauliflower and kale...

Ah, the holiday of love.  In my house Valentine’s Day is like a War of the Roses versus the Not Roses.  My husband can’t stand Valentine’s Day.  To him it is a Hallmark holiday made up to encourage consumerism.  After all, he...

I sit here at my desk, trying to focus on typing an intelligent and witty column.  Instead, I find myself distracted every few minutes by the little movements and noises of Poppy, the adorable 3-pound wonder fast asleep on my...

So I had my baby! That’s right, about 1 month ago I took a hiatus from most of my writing to engage in the miracles of miracles and give birth. Things went great and we’re all settled in now with a newborn and a 2 ½ year...

This is the eighth in an eight-part series created for the amateur family photographer. These tips are simple, quick things you can do to vastly improve the photos you take. TIP 8: DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOU As the self-designated...

Ah, my son started preschool for the first time this month.  It’s been an emotional time for me (not helped by the fact that I am also in my third trimester of pregnancy with my 2nd, and have some hormones to contend with,...

Hello there Chapelboro folks.  I am so pleased to be writing to you over here.  You see, over at my other blog I have created a voice telling parents where to take their kids, restaurants great for children, and family friendly...