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We all know what paint and a paintbrush can do. But paint is by no means the limit in the world of art. Jelly Belly beans—that’s right, jelly beans—have become one of the most internationally-celebrated art tools out there. In Shanghai China, a 39-foot-long art piece made of 629,000 Jelly Belly beans set the Guinness […]

Reflecting on past events is an essential part of the Christmas season. Along with contemplating the birth of Jesus, I appreciate the opportunity to remember family celebrations, memorable opportunities and gifts. One priceless gift, given by my teenage sons to my husband, still fills my heart with motherly gratitude. And although this scene has probably

  1.      Monsters Inc. Source: Pixar With John Goodman and Billy Crystal, hardly anything can go wrong. Then you add Pixar and we have magic. This movie was one of my personal favorites as a kid. Not only does it take away the fear of monsters in the closet, it teaches kids that’s it’s better

Brad Pitt-  With six kids, Pitt certainly wins our award for busiest father! His three adopted children, three biological children with soon-to-be wife Angelina Jolie, and rumors of twins on the way, keep this famous dad busy. But he doesn’t let anything stop him from spending time with his family, even if it means taking

With so many enticing distractions today, it’s easy to see why our teenagers are leaving the dinner table behind.  When we manage to get them to sit for a family meal, it’s often with distractions in tow. Like it or not, friends greatly influence our kids, often exerting a tremendous amount of peer pressure.  We

Working at my grandparents’ place was always magical. Growing up, my sisters and I would often receive invitations from our grandparents to come over to the ranch and spend some time helping outside. My grandpa was what you’d call a workaholic, and my grandma always had several projects going at a time. When I was

This is the second article in our series about bullying. Check out Understanding bullying. In today’s technology-dependent society, bullying has extended beyond the playground to the virtual realm. Cyber bullying is teasing, harassment or otherwise inappropriate behavior that happens over the Internet in the form of e-mails, instant messaging, chat rooms, message boards and other

This is the third article in our series about bullying. Check out Understanding bullying and Understanding cyber bullying. Speak up “The best way to help children not become victims of bullies is by teaching them some bully-proofing skills,” says Dr. Schwartz. He recommends teaching them strategies to appropriately stand up to bullying and teasing such

The selection of eco-friendly products is growing. While it’s nice to have the option of reducing one’s carbon footprint, choosing to be eco-friendly can be expensive. Sometimes the product is one-hundred percent worth the money. But if you want to save a little cash, here’s a list of eco-friendly devices that anyone can make. The

Summer nights are longer, and a cool respite from the heat of the day. And of course–no school!  With so much beautiful weather to enjoy and plenty of time to enjoy it, it’s no wonder there are so many fun things attributed to summer nights. Here are some suggestions to help you and your family