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I’m all for traditional fruit salads. Just give me a bowlful of my mom’s classic combo of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, watermelon, grapes, and cantaloupe and I’m satisfied–especially when she spreads her famously delicious creamy whip across the top (with a smidgen of brown sugar). No question about it, tartness and sweetness are a match made […]

As I got a little older, I had to become realistic with myself and come to terms with the fact that I would never play in the NBA. I wasn’t big enough, strong enough, fast enough, or just plain good enough to play at that level. I lacked the physicality it takes to be successful

The Lego Group manufactured their first toy bricks in 1949. However, Legos are far from being a thing of the past. From far off lands to film-inspired sets (The Millennium Falcon, need we say more?), this company has done more for the young, creative mind than most toy companies could ever hope to. Even The

Errands: all parents have a list of them to get done. But they can become a total hassle when you have to bring the kids along. Some children may be fine with it, while others view the experience as torture and see fit complain the whole time. Just like that, a list of three or

His friends, family, everyone is there to wish him a happy birthday. But how do you give him a day that he’ll remember forever, a party he’ll never forget, when you’re more worried about how you’ll pay for this week’s grocery bill or next month’s utilities? Here’s how to plan the party on a budget:

Why does the self-esteem of today’s kids seem to be falling?   We’re so obsessed by measurable outcomes in terms of quantifiable achievement in our kid’s lives these days, that I think we’re generating a huge problem in terms of their feelings of self-worth. For example, we praise high grades and high performance and frown

Mega Cool Mama is run by Angela Concha who, just as her blog name states, is one Mega Cool Mama. As a Spanish teacher, active blogger, author, and mother of three, her dedication to her family is evident in her fun posts on cooking, playing, and crafting—all for the kids of course! “I put a

Tis the season to begin baking! What would the Holidays be like without the intensive and extensive hours spent in the kitchen prepping for celebrations of seasonal cheer? Cookies are an intrinsic tradition. Every family has their favorites whether it’s green sugar cookies cut in the shape of a tree or Grandma’s secret gingerbread recipe.