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Celebrate Dad

Father’s Day is right around the corner. Fortunately, there is still enough time to handcraft a gift for Dad that he will cherish forever. Scrapbooks honoring the man, who helped give you life and guide you through the good times and bad, make a touching Father’s Day present. What’s more, they are not hard to create. All you need are a few photos of the special man in your life, as well as some embellishments and a little creativity. If you are stumped on how to arrange your layouts, consider honing in on certain aspects of your dad’s life. For … Continue reading →

Celebrate Your Irish Heritage This Week

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March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day, a day that is a big deal if you have Irish heritage. If you are like me, then you grew up very aware that some of your ancestors came to America from Ireland. Perhaps your genealogy research was how you first discovered your Irish roots. Either way, this week is a good time to explore more about the Irish side of your family tree. St. Patrick’s Day is on March 17th every year. This week is the perfect time to check out some bagpipe and drum bands in a parade, or in an Irish … Continue reading →

Celebrate Your Child’s Care Team

With all there is to do this holiday season, don’t forget about those that make a real difference in your child’s life. We send holiday cards to everyone we know, but often times we overlook people who have made a real difference in our lives – our child’s special care team. No matter what the condition is that your child has, chances are there is a team of people who help you to take care of him. There are doctors, nurses, nutritionists, child life specialists, home care providers, social workers, and specialists who have offered you support and guidance while … Continue reading →

Kung Fu Panda Coming to the Small Screen and Leno Preps to Say Good Bye

Go Po! “Kung Fu Panda” fans (and their parents) have reason to celebrate today. Nickelodeon is adding the high-flying, black-and-white bear to its afternoon line-up. The kids’ cable channel just announced that it plans to premiere “Kung Fu Panda: The Series” later this year. The show will be based on Po, the frisky martial arts panda, who starred in the hit 2008 animated film, “Kung Fu Panda.” Nickelodeon execs say the series’ 26 episodes will be animated in the same computer-generated process as the big-screen version. The decision to offer Po his own show was made following the success of … Continue reading →

How to Celebrate Good Times on a Budget

Think you can’t afford to have fun on your birthday, anniversary, or other milestone? Think again. The month of May is chock full of special occasions for my family. From birthdays to Mother’s Day, Memorial Day to graduations, there’s no shortage of celebrations in the coming weeks. Typically, I would be concerned that all of these “big days” would put a big dent in our family’s budget, but as I mentioned in my previous blog, fortunately these special occasions are yielding some major savings. My email inbox is filled with deals from hotels, theme parks, and restaurants offering freebies and … Continue reading →

Places to Have a Holly Jolly Good Time with Your Family

Tis the season to be with family and friends. Whether you decide to bond on the slopes or huddle together in front of the fireplace for a fierce game of Pictionary, the holidays are a great time to spend with loved ones. However, if you don’t know how to ski or you shudder at the thought of having to stay cooped up indoors all day, you might consider the following festive family-friendly options: CONNECTICUT At Christmas Town in Bethlehem, Connecticut, kids can visit Santa on the Village Green and sing along with carolers strolling along Main Street. Don’t forget to … Continue reading →

Staying Open to Good Surprises…as a Family

The other day, I wrote a little piece about how it seems to be that some of the best things happen when we least expect them. As a single parent family, we can get used to being braced for trials and troubles and forget that there are plenty of good surprises that come our way too. What about making a family practice to celebrate and notice those wonderful good surprises instead of just bracing for the troublesome ones? Okay, so maybe we would all love to win the lottery and surely a windfall of that magnitude would be a happy … Continue reading →

Celebrate Good Times

Thousands are celebrating in the streets of Ohio today after watching Robbie “Kaptain” Knievel make history last night. The son of the late daredevil Evel Knievel successfully jumped over 24 delivery trucks Saturday night. And what made the event all the more poignant is that it took place at the site of one of Robbie’s father’s most famous stunts. The 46-year-old daredevil told onlookers that he would need to be going 95 miles per hour at take off in order to successfully execute the 200-foot jump, which began from a three-story tall ramp. Despite narrowly missing the tip of the … Continue reading →

Finger Lickin’ Good Times on the Road

May is National BBQ Month and to celebrate I would love nothing more than to make a lifelong dream of mine come true. Regular readers of this blog know that I have fantasized of crisscrossing the country in search of the nation’s best ribs. But with gas prices nearing record highs it looks like my dream trip will be put on the back burner for at least another year. However, if you have the time, money and appetite there’s no stopping you from heading out to some of the country’s biggest cookouts. I’m not just talking about any ol’ barbeque; … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for January 28 – February 3

Last week Lyn and I said goodbye to January and welcomed February. Here’s what we wrote on: Monday, January 28 Internet Infidelity Leads to Attempted Hit A married woman tried to use Craigslist to off her equally married lover…who she’d met online. Successful Serious Discussions with Your Mate Lyn offers suggestions for setting a positive tone for starting serious discussions. Proxy Marriages Only four states allow these types of marriages, which don’t require both parties even be in attendance to wed. Tuesday, January 29 Personalized Gifts to Delight Your Valentine Once again I was shopping the catalogs and found items … Continue reading →