My daughter, who I’ve been writing about in this column for over ten years now, just got her drivers’ permit. I took her to the DMV yesterday and watched her take her written test. We high-fived and jumped up and down when she passed. And then we went driving around a parking lot. My baby is not a baby anymore.
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I love January 1. I like to pretend that it really is a new day, different and set apart from the rest. That I truly can walk into a new year with a sense of anticipation, and a relief that the past is fully behind me, in deeper, purer ways.
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Helping your family get and stay healthy isn’t always easy. It’s tough to get your family away from the television and computer screens and find places for you to get active together.
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We’ve read our share of the “For Dummies” series of books, to which we hold much praise for. So when the opportunity presented itself to receive a copy of the book, “Dog Photography for Dummies,” we jumped at the chance, and gave the honor to our doggie reviewer, Bailey, at BaileyBeGood.com. Bailey is an 18-month-old Belgian Shepherd mix. The following review is told from Bailey’s point of view. ![]()
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We’ve never used an immersion hand blender before, so we were very excited when we had the opportunity to review this product.
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Deciding what children are entitled to versus what they should feel responsibly for — it’s a difficult topic for most parents and families. most kids value stuff and “want it now.” From grandparents spoiling their grandchildren, to friends who constantly brag about all the things they receive, it’s definitely a difficult task to help children gain a sense of self-esteem, self-ownership, self-sufficiency, and a general understanding of how the world works.
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For this review, we enlisted 2 doggies at one of our partner sites, BaileyBeGood.com. Bailey is a 17-month-old Belgian Shepherd mix, and Nala is a 13-year-old American Eskimo mix. The following review is told from Bailey’s point of view. ![]()
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Thanksgiving doesn’t have to kick-off a month of unhealthy eating for your family. The holiday season provides the perfect opportunity to make healthier choices for your family meal. Try the following tips to ensure a healthy and delicious Thanksgiving meal
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As parents, we know that staying in touch with our children is sometimes a daunting task. In today’s world of technology, cell phones make it easier for parents to communicate with their children. If your child has a texting phone, you can keep in touch with your children without anyone else even knowing what you’re doing.