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Christmas Unplugged

Forget about dreaming of a white Christmas this year, most parents I know are hoping for an unplugged version of the holiday; a Christmas void of blaring televisions, raucous radios and vociferous video games. How likely are you to enjoy a genuine silent night this Christmas? If you want to know how to make your dream a reality, take some advice from the Bear family. In The Berenstain Bears’ Old-Fashioned Christmas, Brother, Sister and Baby Honey Bear get a taste of what the holiday was like pre-TV, when they travel to Grizzly Gramps and Gran’s house. After rolling up in … Continue reading →

Unplugged: Day 1

Today marks the first day we are going unplugged. The Unplugged Experiment means going completely off TV, video games, and internet for the kids and only semi-completely for me as I work online and have some blog business to do. However, I will not be visiting social media sites that do not pertain to work or project related endeavors. Day 1: I already broke the rule about only using social media for work endeavors. I was on and a friend commented to me and I responded. Other than that, I have been a good girl. I got my work done … Continue reading →

Going Green in the Bathroom 2

Making eco-friendly choices is not just about buying organic. There are so many things that you can do to reduce your impact on the planet. The bathroom is no exception. Previously, we covered going green in the bedroom and going green in the kitchen. Now we can examine one of the most frequently used rooms of the house. If you missed the first part of this article, click here: Going Green in the Bathroom. Go Low Flow Installing low-flow toilets and fixtures can greatly reduce the amount of water that you use. There are low-flow toilets, shower heads, and bathroom … Continue reading →

Great Green Reads

Earth Day’s mission to increase environmental awareness means very little to young children, unless you make it relevant. Fortunately, there are a slew of kid-friendly books available to drive home the importance of preserving our planet.  The following affordable titles prove that you don’t have to spend a ton of green to go green: The Berenstain Bears Go Green “Going green isn’t hard to do. It’s good for the earth and me and you, too!” Who better to show kids how to take care of the earth’s precious natural resources than the Bear family? After all, the cuddly clan not … Continue reading →

Be an Engaged Parent

Let’s face it, it’s the 21st century and technology has taken over our lives. You want to lose weight? There’s an app for that. You want to learn how to cook? Don’t worry there’s an app for that. You’re ready to get back into the dating world? Never fear, there’s an app for that too. You can find just about anything you need to know online and many of us spend our days doing just that. Have you checked your email today? How about Facebook? How many texts have you sent? How many calls have you made? Needless to say, … Continue reading →

On This Day in History – February 13 – February 17

Looking for fun ideas for your homeschool this week? Give these a try. February 13th – on this date in 1991, the original manuscript of Mark Twain’s Huckleberry Finn was found. Read excerpts of this story aloud, or, if you have younger children, tell them a simplified version. Lash together a raft of sticks and thread, and float it in your bathtub. February 14th – of course today is Valentine’s Day, but many other important things of note have taken place. For instance, on this day in 1920, the League of Women Voters was formed, which changed the face of … Continue reading →

Making Paper Dolls: Vintage, Modern, and Invented!

Paper dolls are a lovely way to celebrate a rainy day! With a book or a stash of paper dolls and their clothes, small children can have hours of fun doing pretend play and making clothes and houses for their dolls. Since paper dolls and doll books are very much a part of centuries gone by, sometimes they can be difficult to find in stores. Look online or explore these paper doll books. Where can you find paper dolls? Paper dolls can be found in the oddest of places! Check the library to see if there are books of paper … Continue reading →

Is Your Child Becoming a Couch Potato?

In a world that is as technology driven as ours, it isn’t uncommon for kids to rely on electronics to keep themselves entertained. If you are like most parents, you worry about the amount of time your child spends in front of the TV every day. You want to get them active, but you may not know where to start. Here are a few tips to help you in your quest. Set an example for your kids. After a long day at work, it’s tempting to crash in front of the TV for a while to unwind, but if you … Continue reading →

Amazing Science Education Apps

I am probably the last person in my city to have an Ipod. At least, it seemed so. But my Ipod-free world is no more. On Sunday we traipsed into the local electronics store and used a whole whack of gift cards to buy an Ipod Touch. Now, officially this is so that we can use Facetime to communicate with my husband when we are away from each other. Unofficially? Well, let’s just say I went a little crazy on the apps last night. Particularly those of the nerdalicious variety. Let’s face it: apps are cool. They’re wee little programs … Continue reading →

Insurance For Bizarre Forms of Art

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Usually, when I tell people that I write about insurance, people yawn. Insurance is not a topic that most people would describe as exciting, but I try my best to make it interesting. If you look around for a while, you can find information about some truly bizarre insurance policies. Truth can be stranger than fiction sometimes, even when it comes to insurance. Most people have heard stories about celebrities that get an insurance policy on a body part. Troy Polamalu, NFL player for the Pittsburgh Steelers, had his long, flowing, black hair insured for $1 Million dollars by the … Continue reading →