Getting Away Without the Kids

Should you go away without the kids? Heck, YES! Here's some tips on doing it guilt-free.

We Need Another Word for Happy

I don't just want my kids to be happy.

CP and Honors and AP, Oh My!

Advice from an upperclassman ... there is no substitute for perspective.

Guilt — A mother’s constant companion

What is with the maternal guilt? I've had it. My days are too busy to add guilt to the equation! Let's throw it all away.

Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro Dressing

    FOUND!   My new favorite salad and homemade dressing!   Avocado, Cilantro, Lime Juice, oh my!  This recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser in the comfort of your own home or as an amazing dish to bring to your next social gathering ( I’m always looking for those)! So simple, so fresh, […]

Top Most Expensive Colleges Worth Every Penny

Did your school make the list?

Not Your Typical High School Prom Queen

I was very touched by this story so I wanted to share it. It’s about a high school student in California who was recently crowned Prom Queen. Whether they admit it or not, many girls dream of being a prom queen but most wouldn’t even expect to even be nominated.  Zarifeh Shalabi, a high school senior in Fontana, CA, was one such girl. […]

Babies & Dogs 101

Dogs and kids have been immortalized in movies and on television for decades.  Whether you remember the Petey from The Little Rascals, Lassie and Timmy, Benji, Beethoven, or Clifford the Big Red Dog, the images of kids hugging and kissing dogs are burned in our minds.