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As a new mom, I was absolutely meticulous about filling out my son's baby book.  For months, I added (yes, added!) pages to the book because I simply had to write down every milestone and every cute thing he said or did once he began to walk and View Post

Sweet Valley Confidential-A Review

A few years ago while cleaning out boxes and boxes of books in my storage shed, I came across my massive collection of Sweet Valley High books from when I was a teen. I devoured these books as soon as they were released and had quite a sizeable View Post

R-E-S-P-E-C-T

Yesterday on the short drive to our family reunion, we passed by the local university, which has a big, stately flag pole front and center on the square.  My son loves the American flag and never fails to point one out anytime he sees one.  View Post

Home Run Hero

Yesterday my son played in, quite possibly, the hottest t-ball game I've ever sat through in my life. 100 degree weather...not a breeze stirring. The field he played at had hardly any shade. I had dreaded going to this game all day yesterday. I View Post

Infant’s & Children’s Tylenol Product Changes

 A few weeks ago my son was running a fever so my mom volunteered to go to the drugstore to get him some Children's Tylenol.  It's the one brand we have trusted since he was an infant to relieve minor aches and pains and reduce fever.  However, on View Post

Summertime Advice

May I offer you a little bit of advice for this summer, especially if you have children? DO. NOT. FORGET. THE. SUNSCREEN. I know.  Duh.  Right?  We joined the local recreational association this summer to have access to the swimming pool.  E.B. View Post

Remembering and Honoring Our Veterans

Today I am remembering and honoring all of our veterans, past and present, who have made it a privilege for me to live in our great United States of America. I'm thankful I can sleep sound at night knowing my family is protected at all times and View Post

Meaningful Mornings with Florida Orange Juice

I try to make our mornings as relaxing as possible around our home, but sometimes we are in a rush to beat the 8:00 A.M. school bell. Our routine starts each morning with me waking up at 6 A.M. and getting myself completely ready before I wake up the View Post

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