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What Would You Do Differently If You Were Rich?

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Recently, the question has been posted on the forums: “What would you change if you were rich?” Many of the respondents claimed that they would use the money in some very responsible ways. I wondered what I would do with a lot of money. Would I still try to live frugally? Would I change the way I spend my time during the day? Really, it’s hard to say. But this is what I think I might do… 1. Pay off debt This was the same thing that nearly everyone listed as their number one priority. We still have a bit … Continue reading →

Why People Make New Year’s Resolutions

The custom of making a New Year’s resolution goes back farther than you might think! According to History.com, the ancient Babylonians are said to be the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. They were also the first to hold recorded celebrations in honor of the new year, which, for them, began in mid-March when the crops were planted. There was a 12-day festival known as Akitu, when the Babylonians crowned a new king or reaffirmed their loyalty to the reigning king. They also made promises to the gods to pay their debts and return any objects … Continue reading →

My Son the Soccer Coach

When I signed my daughter up for soccer I had no intention of coaching. I have never been a coach much less played organized sports. The last thing I am is athletic. I saw the box I could check on the sign up form to be a coach. Silently, I laughed at the idea of me coaching any sport. Being the YMCA, they need volunteers to make some of their programs successful. For me this was simply not the right volunteer opportunity. But then my phone rang and everything changed. The woman on the other end of the phone told … Continue reading →

Top 7 iPad Apps for Dyslexics

Once my daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia, I went on the search for educational tools that would aid my daughter in learning to read.  Dyslexia is not a roadblock yet it does change the course of how you teach your child.  One of my favorite new homeschool tools is the iPad.  The sheer amount of educational apps can be overwhelming.  So, I want to share my top picks that have helped my daughter.  The apps will not only benefit a child with dyslexia but any child learning or struggling to read.   1. Dyslexia Quest- $1.99: The Yeti Master will … Continue reading →

Madison is More Popular Than Betty

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What’s in a name? More than you might think! Genealogists at FindMyPast have reviewed data about names that were taken from the U.S. Social Security Administration and compared the popularity of names from 1940 to the names of children today. A popular name, that is no longer as common, could reflect social changes. Parents who are seeking a name for their newborn frequently take inspiration from one of two sources. They might select a name that has been passed down through their family for generations, or name their child after his or her grandparent. Or, parents might look to popular … Continue reading →

Tips for Trips to the Zoo

Summer is the time for ice cream, beaches, and trips to the zoo. My three year old gets so excited about going to the zoo. She thinks it is one of the best ways to spend a summer afternoon. Just knowing we have planned a day will cause her to ask, “are we going to the zoo today.” everyday until the day arrives. It can be unnerving so I normally wait until the day before to spring it on her. She talks about seeing the polar bears, giraffes, and lions. She gets all of us excited to go. Then it … Continue reading →

Money Really Doesn’t Grown on Trees

One of the hardest things about being a single mom is having to say no so much. When you get divorced you learn quickly that if you don’t stand your ground the kids will walk all over you. Even if you’ve been the softie in the past you learn to stand up and say no. The kids don’t like it, and at first it may seem to make things worse, but once they learn you mean it, life just gets better. It’s always made me sad to have to tell Hailey no about things she wants that I just can’t … Continue reading →

The Courage to Love Movie Review

The story of Henriette Delille is anything but ordinary. Based on a true story, The Courage to Love explores a little known time in Lousianna’s history. When the “Americans” were a threat to the way of life, and free women of color were openly kept by rich white benefactors. The children of such matches, known as Quadroons (if they had a quarter of non-white “blood” or Octaroons (for an eighth) where prepared by their mothers to attend balls, where their suitors would pledge their keeping for a year or a lifetime. The law forbad the marriage between persons of mixed … Continue reading →

I Would Do It All Again

If you had it to do over again, would you? Raising kids is hard, there is no doubt about it. I remember sometimes thinking if I had really known what this was like, I might have made a different choice. Usually that was when I was walking the floor for the third night in a row with a teething baby or when my teenager seemed to hate me and everything I stand for, but it all worked out. For every moment that you think, “What was I thinking?” there are a million more that let you know there is nothing … Continue reading →

Marvel Introducing Line of Superhero Storybooks

When Disney bought Marvel nearly a year ago, many fans were torn as to whether this would herald a new era for the company or a disaster for one of the leading comic book institutions. One thing no one questioned, however, was why the Mouse House was interested in Marvel. Disney wanted a property for boys as prolific as its Princess and Pixie lines for girls, and Marvel provides that in spades. For the most part evidence of Marvel’s new ownership hasn’t been that obvious, at least to the more casual viewer. The most notable change was over the San … Continue reading →