When you think of eating out in Washington, DC, the first thing that probably comes to mind is a ‘power lunch’ at a steakhouse on Capitol Hill. A power lunch is a working lunch at which people of influence discuss work or other important issues. My idea of a power lunch isn’t sitting around schmoozing […]
Archives for August 2010
Disney Interactive Studio’s video games
A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of being invited to special preview of Disney Interactive Studio’s newest video games. My girls and I tried out Guilty Party, Disney Sing It Family Hits, and Disney Sing It: Party Hits. Below is a description and a short review of all three. Keep in mind that […]
What do these celebrities have in common?
So what do these celebrities have in common? They can all be found at Madame Tussauds in New York City. Read my review of this attraction at Mom Central Travels.
Egg recall
Eggs, like meat, poultry, milk, and other foods, are safe when handled properly. Shell eggs are safest when stored in the refrigerator, individually and thoroughly cooked, and promptly consumed. The larger the number of Salmonella present in the egg, the more likely it is to cause illness. Keeping eggs adequately refrigerated prevents any Salmonella present […]
Time doesn’t heal all wounds
52 weeks ago, on a beautiful Sunday morning in mid August, my aunt Annie passed away from colon cancer. I don’t usually get hung up on dates… but it’s hard not to once you’ve lost a loved one. It’s been said that ‘time heals all wounds,’ but this isn’t the case at all. The wounds […]
Our backyard picnic party! Summer fun.
As the days grow shorter and it’s not quite as hot, the realization has set in that September will be here before we know it, and Miss Maya will be starting school. Hence, I find we’re spending more and more time outdoors, trying to soak up every last second of summer. A summer birthday means […]
