Stories

Remember when you and your best friend alternated weekend slumber parties in grade school? Now it’s your kid’s turn! There are several things to keep in mind as you organize and execute the sleepover; hopefully, as you read along, you’ll see that this special night in your child’s life can be exciting for you both! […]

A Visit From Saint Nicholas (‘Twas the Night Before Christmas) by Clement Clarke Moore This story is a Christmas staple. One of original sources of our modern-day depiction of Santa as a jolly, bearded man in a red suit, “A Visit From Saint Nicholas” tells the story of a man who’s spying on Santa as

For too many of us, breakfast has become nothing more than a routine, an automatic gesture we perform after rolling out of bed. Some of us go so far as to skip it altogether. But that’s no way to treat the most important meal of the day! Here are some delectable ways to jazz up

There are simply no other affordable options for most families. We don’t get to set life’s clock. We don’t know if or when we may need help. But looking at what most people need, we can conclude that our aging parents will likely need care in some form before the end of their lives. You

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.

If the first thing that comes to mind when you think avocados is “fat”, you’re right to an extent. Avocados do contain more fat than most fruits. However, the fats found in avocados are both unique and diverse, providing your body with the “right” kinds of fats. In addition to this, avocados are rich in

  Many full-time workers contemplate returning to school. However, there are some people who completely nix the idea because of the time commitment involved. For those truly committed towards seeking an education, personal and professional goals will supersede any concerns about working full-time while in school. The key to successfully living a stress-free life while

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

I have to confess, until a few days ago, I had not given a single thought to trick-or-treaters. For the past few years I’ve doing the college version of Halloween which consists of trick-or-treaters not coming to my dorm room (this has the bonus of keeping any candy I acquire). My parents’ house does not