The Ranks of the UnInsured Are Going Up
According to the Daily News, the ranks of the uninsured are going up. Read the article here: http://www.dailynews.com/search/ci_11240815?IADID=Search-www.dailynews.com-www.dailynews.comIf you are...
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Happy New Year!
Here we are in 2009! Seems as if "change" is the word of the year, although to me change is what I count while trying to scrape together money for groceries.But seriously, folks, this is the time of...
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Pancake Puffs Are Fun and Yummy!
Last year I asked for a Pancake Puff pan for Mother’s Day. DH thought it would be another one of those gadgets that would take up space in our tiny, already overstocked kitchen. No Pancake Puff pan...
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How To Save on Prescriptions
As many Americans struggle in the current economy it’s time to look at ways to make our dollars go further, especially in the prescription medicine arena. Here are some tips to save some money while...
View ArticleConfessions of a Toddler Mom
Check out my recently published content on AC:Confessions of a Toddler Mom: Toddler Mom Survival Tips
View ArticleConfessions of a Soccer Mom
Check out my recently published content on AC:The Confessions of a Soccer Mom
View ArticleSham-Wow ... WOW!
Check out my recently published content on AC:How Sham Wow Saved My Daughter's Rug
View ArticleInner Thoughts of a Toddler
There is nothing more exciting on the entire playground than a swing. Don’t even bother me about the stupid slide, I’m swinging.The most overrated word in the English language is “share.”Someone else’s...
View ArticleAn Only child
In my Child Development class last night we were told to break up into groups based on birth order - oldest, middle or youngest. I was the only only child. How ironic.
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Rooting Memories
Between the rising cost of groceries and the long stretch of summer ahead of me, I decided it was time to start a vegetable garden. Most parenting gurus suggest getting kids involved with growing...
View ArticleSins of the Mother
It is about six weeks before Beloved Offspring turns 8, and tonight he dropped his first F-Bomb. I blame myself and my Native New York mouth. But I still sent him to his room.
View ArticleGarden Update
Sadly, our pretty little garden got singed in the summer sun. So much for home-grown veggies this year!
View ArticleA Way With Words
The other night we watched Pinocchio. The Blue Fairy spoke to Jiminy Cricket, who blushed and got all flustered. Beloved Offspring #3 laughed at the screen, then turned to me and shared his amusement...
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Top 5 Trick or Treat Candy Alternatives
With childhood obesity on the rise it's easy to see why some parents and caregivers and most dentists cringe at the idea of a pillowcase filled with chocolates, gummies and sours on Halloween. Candy...
View ArticleFor the love of a pug...
Hey, our neighbor Maggie the Pug has been fighting cancer for several months now. She's doing well but as you can imagine this is an expensive fight! I set up a Cafe Press store filled with adorable...
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Guilt-Free, Gluten-Free Desserts
Learn how to burn fat, reduce sugar, lose weight and more with gluten-free, low glycemic recipes and how-to's that will have you looking - and FEELING - great! Lots of extras added!Click Here!
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Anybook Reader is a great tool for special needs kids
Just in time for going to back to school, I had the chance to review the AnyBook Reader by Franklin Electronics. You've probably seen those adorable recordable books at Hallmark and other stores. The...
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ThinkFun educational games help special kids learn and play
Most educators and therapists know that learning and therapy that is presented in the form of play is much more effective and engaging than straight drilling. Toy company ThinkFun knows this and has...
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Top 5 Halloween candy alternatives 2012
Childhood obesity is now called an epidemic, and many special needs kids have very specific dietary needs so lots of parents and caregivers, not to mention dentists, cringe at the idea of a pillowcase...
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Napoleon's Macarons are gluten free and heavenly
A while ago I wrote an article about gluten free foods and mentioned Napoleon's Macarons. As we once again descend into holiday madness I just wanted to give another shout out to these amazing little...
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Halloween costumes for special needs kids 2012
Head on over to my Examiner site to read the updated Halloween costumes for special needs kids 2012. Pediatric Safety asked if they could run my Top 5 Halloween candy alternatives article - check all...
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Mac and Cheese with a healthy boost
Isn't it gorgeous?? Found a great recipe today thanks to Ellen Seidman and her great blog, Love That Max. This is Macaroni and 4 Cheeses, and after reading the recipe I headed out to get some...
View ArticleLooking back on my special needs child's year
As the year draws to a close it’s a great time to appreciate the achievements your child has accomplished during the past twelve months, no matter how small they may seem to others. It’s also a good...
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Following my heart and not selling out is all well and good, but at some point I would like to be out of debt. This year my resolution is to get smart about money and vanquish my bills. There is...
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