Category: Family Life
East Coast Earthquake 2011
If you haven’t heard, a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit the East Coast of the United States around 2 p.m. today. The earthquake’s center is in Virginia, but it was felt in Washington D.C., New York, Boston and as far north as Connecticut.
The Today show had an episode back in March with tips on how to […]
Hurricane Irene
Ah, the joy of hurricane season is upon us here in south Florida. Hurricane Irene is now a category 2 hurricane and it has decided to make a visit somewhere on the east coast of the Untied States. The predicted track takes the storm anywhere from Florida to Virginia between Friday and Saturday. The U.S. […]
Sunday Coupon Preview
Find out what coupons will be in tomorrow’s newspaper! Check out the coupons Sunday Coupon Preview This Sunday there is only 1 insert from Smart Source. Coupon include savings on Act, Brita, Claritin, Clear Care, Clorox, Dannon, Dole, Excedrin, Glade, Wisk and Yoplait yogurts. Target will also offer a few coupons for Keebler cookies, Eggo […]
Thank You Teachers
Today we went to school to pick up our supplies and get the necessary paperwork that is needed for the first day of school. I find myself not wanting the summer to be over. The kids and I have had so much fun that I am kinda sad to see it come to an end. […]
Amoeba present in rivers
I just read a very sad story of a 16-year old girl that died after being infected by an amoeba in Brevard County, Florida. They believe that the amoeba could have entered the teen’s body as the teen swam in a nearby river. The girl got a very high fever and was vomiting. Once they […]
Michaels Family Craft Club
Michaels, one of our favorite craft stores has created a new program. The Knack club for kids and parents that promotes creative family fun through in-store events and projects that can be done at Michaels or at home, with the August 13 introduction of Family Craft Night. We are so excited because we are always looking for […]
Sex Advice from Dr Oz
We are big fans of Dr. Oz and on a recent episode of extra he gave some tips he suggests on how to improve your sex life. Dr. Oz noted that one of the main reason people are not having sex is because on of the partners snores which keeps the other person awake. I […]
Perseid meteor shower of 2011
Perseid meteor shower of 2011 is here! Now, I have to admit I am not the usual start gazer but, we recently took a trip to Yosemite National Park and had an evening under the stars with a Yosemite guide. It was amazing and now, I find myself more interested in the night sky. Every year […]
Buying an Alarm Clock for my Toddler
Getting up in the morning is not easy on any of us – well unless you are 3 year old then you seem to wake up before the sun very often. We need to find some way to let our toddler know that it was not time to leave her room till the sun came […]
Need a 2 minute break to relax
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