Summer barbecue season can be taxing on weight management. Many start grilling around Memorial Day; others tend to grill year-round. Regardless of when you start, has the smell of roasting pork five miles away driven you crazy, or has your uncle’s famous Clam Bake made you feel like a beached whale? Whether you experience barbecues like these or not, picnics […]
This is a subject near and dear to my heart just because I am a father who is hopelessly crazy about his children. Yes, I admit it, I admit it, I am a loving father! I can’t help it. I have four kids, each with different personalities (surprise, surprise) and only one of them doesn’t really care much for writing. […]
How often have you seen this happen during the holidays? Parents have spent a small fortune on the latest and greatest toy. After a few smiles and giggles, the parents take the toy out of its huge box and proceed to put it together. Meanwhile, the boy finds the box quite fascinating. By the time the toy is fully assembled, […]
How do parents find a good school? Public schools are not only crippled by dozens of bad ideas, but schools seem intentionally designed so parents can’t understand what’s really going on inside the classroom. It is probably more practical to be alert for danger signs that can be seen from a distance. Here is a checklist of the top eight […]
I think one of the biggest sins of modern society is that people almost never touch money. They use debit and credit cards, write checks, pay bills electronically, and send gift cards, but rarely touch or use cash. I remember going to a cashier at a large department store and placing the item I wanted to buy along with the […]
Introduction “Good morning, students,” Crabapple greeted M, standing front and center of the orderly classroom. A crowd of more than 30 students responded, “Good morning, M’s Crabapple.” She continued, “First we’ll take roll.” She then proceeded to call and mark each student as they responded, “present.” What followed was an explanation of the proposed lessons for the day. Blackboard work […]
Although little is known about the actual origins of Valentine’s Day, it has always been a day that celebrates love. Modern convention dictates that flowers, jewelry or candy be given to honor someone special, while the oldest traditions of Valentine’s Day involve an exchange of handwritten notes or cards between lovers. To remember when Valentine’s Day was celebrated in a […]
You are making an incredible decision if you want your children to learn Spanish. Scientific studies over the years have explained the benefits of children learning Spanish, and only a select few parents take the time and care to help their children in this process. Some of the benefits of teaching your child Spanish include: Higher scores on standardized tests […]
Doing laundry is one of those chores that you will do all your life. You produce clothes as a baby and continue to do so throughout your adult life. I believe that all adults, whether they are men or women, should know how to do laundry. Even small children can help with the laundry. Start by placing laundry hampers or […]
Genre: Contemporary romantic comedy Average Smashwords Rating: 5 Stars My rating: 1 star The dispute started on the first day of kindergarten when Ethan put dirt in Arin’s hair. He followed them all through school, even through college. But when Ethan and Arin get jobs at an advertising company working together, as the “Dream Team”, it seems that they will […]
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