Big box stores were not a part of my childhood. If you wanted a calendar, a set of coffee mugs, a birthday gift, and a pair of winter boots, you had to shop at the local mall. There were no…
Category: Musings on Family
My Son Is the UltimateSkylandersFan #Skylanders
My son IS the ultimate Skylanders fan. How do I know this? He plays the game whenever he gets the chance. He talks about Skylanders all the time. He knows miniscule details about Skylanders that he tells us…and then quizzes…
Family Dinner Prep: Shop for Pork at Costco #PorkParty
Earlier in the week I told you about the great deals on pork at Costco. It’s also National Pork Month, so Costco members can find a sweet…uh…tasty deal on pork tenderloin and boneless loins. Until October 28, whole boneless loins…
Spending Habits Teen through Working Girl through Mom
As a teen I loved shopping with my best friend. We ventured in to our city’s shopping district many, many weekends. We browsed. We tried on clothes. We looked at clothes that were way out of our budget. We laughed…
Family Dinner Prep: Whole Boneless Pork Loin at Costco #PorkParty [Giveaway ends 10/29/12]
Did you know that October is National Pork Month? I must admit that I don’t keep track of National month of this or National day of this. So, for all of you out there who like me only realize it…
Teach Your Kids and Yourself at AT&T Mobile Safety School [Giveaway ends 10/20/12]
I read about the election. I form my opinions on the candidates. I talk to my kids about the election process. I’ll vote. But, I’m not bombarding your Facebook feed with my political views. That’s just not me. But get…
Finding Time in the Family Schedule
You look at the schedule. You gaze at it hoping to find an opening. An open space. A small corner where an activity can squeeze in. After a bit you realize that tweaking won’t work. Rearranging activities won’t work. Looking…
Don’t Sit on the Sidelines…Play Quidditch with Harry!
You can join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger in their magical adventures through the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Through Harry Potter for Kinect you can play as your favorite Harry Potter character and because of the…
Was There Anything Better Than Saturday Morning TV?
My mother wasn’t particularly strict about TV. I don’t recall earning TV time or losing TV time. The TV was on or it wasn’t. We watched TV when we ste dinner…my…
A Roundup of Musings from Me: Week of September 30, 2012September 30, 2012
So how are you this fine Sunday night? Me? I’m tired…exhausted even. My son and I had a Scouts camping trip. I know! I am shocked as you are. I’m not outdoorsy. I last took a hike…well, let’s just say…
