I’ve always considered myself good at recycling. Most weeks there’s twice as much in our recycling bin as there is in our garbage can! But I’ve realized that most of this comes from the kitchen. I took a couple of minutes to gather just some of the products we currently have in our bathroom right […]
Clever Girls
10 Must Have Items Before Your Holiday Guests Arrive
The holiday season is such a busy time, especially for moms, as preparing our homes for kids on winter break and out-of-town guests lies almost solely in our hands. There are so many things on my to do list this week that my head is spinning! These are some of the must-have items that I’m […]
When is the right time for children to begin wearing contact lenses?
I remember when I first started wearing contacts, more than 20 years ago. I was almost 14 years old, nearing the end of my 8th grade year. I didn’t like my glasses at all and had gone through several pairs in the 4 years since I first started wearing them, most of them either broken […]
Rescuing a dog will change your life
We rescued Pepper from a nearby shelter last summer, just two weeks after our previous dog, Midori, had passed away. Some people told me that it was too soon to get a new pet, but I felt like it was the right thing to do. I desperately missed having a dog around, and would spend […]
How to Raise an Adult [book review]
This week, I’ve been reading the book How To Raise An Adult, written by Julie Lythcott-Haims and published by Henry Holt and Company. Yes, another parenting book. You know I have a penchant for self-help titles! I believe we should all be on a constant path to self improvement, and there’s no easier way to […]
What’s for lunch? Wendy’s salads
It’s lunchtime… what to eat? I’m a big fan of Wendy’s salad offerings, and because there’s a location about a mile away from my house, I tend to stop in quite often. Sometimes my husband will even surprise me by coming home unexpectedly with a big salad, a baked potato, and an ice cold Diet […]
