Today, I headed down to the French Quarter in New Orleans to take advantage of the beautiful weather and spend some quality time with the family. While the area is normally bustling with activity, it was like a whole other world today as preparations for both Mardi Gras and Super Bowl XLVII took over the … Read more
The winner is #23 Jen Q. Congrats! My husband and I were high school sweethearts, so we have been together for over 21 years (wow, has it really been that long?). Each Valentine’s Day, he brings me a single red rose….sometimes in person, sometimes left on my pillow and other times I have found it … Read more
It’s no secret around here that I am a huge advocate for Pampers. Both of my daughters wore Pampers throughout their diaper wearing years starting with the Newborn size Pampers Swaddlers. I have always loved the quilted softness of Swaddlers as well as the stretchy overlapping fasteners which provided a perfect fit for both of … Read more
Owning an aquarium can be a dreadful proposition to many moms and families. Who wants to add one more cleaning chore to an already busy schedule? Changing water, removing debris, cleaning filters, adding another item on the budget list, headaches when things go out of control are all compelling reasons not to foray into this … Read more
With so many television commercials targeted at kids during the holiday season, I can’t even begin to count how many times I heard the sentence, “Mom, I want that!” In trying to raise fiscally responsible daughters, I tried explaining the value of money many times only to be met with blank stares generally followed by … Read more
You are no stranger to finding homes to rent. You know all about lease agreements and requirements, dealing with neighbors and filing maintenance requests with a landlord. You know how to get your security deposit back. What you don’t yet know how to do is find a home to buy. Buying a house or condo … Read more