As a young girl in school in England, Oxfam was a charity staple. My school would often have a sponsored walk or bake sale with proceeds going to Oxfam. Oxfam helped children and families in third world countries. The years…
Chef’s Requested Codes
At the TypeAMom Conference, I learned about Chef’s Requested meats. I’m dying to try them. Here’s a coupon code for $ off any 8 oz. Chef’s Requested product, $1 off any Steak-a-licious Box, and more! Click Here. A review to…
Children, Entertainment, Family, family fun, holiday, holidays, Kids, memories, Musings on Family, preteen, Preteens, vacation
Must See Attractions in DC with Preteens and Teens
When the children were young a trip to D.C. was a no-brainer. The zoo or the Museum of Natural History were our top picks. When my son was born we widened our net to include sights that every person living near D.C.…
Education, Giveaways, Moms, Musings on Family, Musings on Giveaways, preteen, Preteens, prizes, teen years, Teens
Dove’s Thank You for Making a Difference — A Must for Preteen and Teen Girls
As the mom of a preteen AND a teen girl I am amazed at how much girls are influenced by negative talk and ads. Just one comment from a friend or frenemy(!) about their outfit, looks, or weight, and a girls’ attitude…
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Musings on Thanksgiving
As a former foreigner, I now claim Thanksgiving as a my holiday. As a child Thanksgiving was celebrated intermittently. When in America, do as the Americans do. As a freshman in college, far away from home I was taken in…
Thankful
Today is a day I am thankful for my husband. He doesn’t really understand what I do, but he supports me. He doesn’t blink at the boxes coming in to our house. He doesn’t ask why none of the boxes contain…
