By Cheryl Maguire When my youngest child entered first grade, the questions began. “Are you going back to work now that your kids are in school all day?” “What will you do for six hours when your kids are in school?” You get the idea. After correcting the misinformation—it…
February is the month to celebrate love. Here are some gift ideas that will win over any heart! Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Anabolic androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse has a wide range of negative effects on the human body. Many of the well-known side effects of these drugs are experienced by the physical body of a user. Side effects include things like increased blood pressure, risk of heart disease, unusually oily skin, acne,…
By Audra Glidewell In order for struggling readers to become better readers, they have to READ, which is the last thing they want to do if they are struggling. Thus, it’s our job as parents to find ways to motivate them. One of the best ways to motivate all teenagers to…
Vacation Getaways without Kids (and without Breaking the Bank) By Rick Seaney / Contributor If you’ve been thinking about a getaway – without the children but feel a little guilty about the expense, check out these tips for a cheaper trip. They’ll work now and year-round. They’ll even work if you…
Fractional Ownership Can Make Your Dream a Reality by Dawn Bluemel Oldfield If a ski chalet, beach house, or other vacation home seems out of reach, there’s a hot trend in vacation homes to consider that brings those dream vacation properties within reach. Called fractional ownership, it’s a…
by Lisa A. Beach Warm, summer weather gives you more chances to hang outside with your pet, whether you’re playing fetch at the park, swimming in the pool, or going for a jog together. However, the heat and the humidity pose some special dangers for your pet during the…
Communities Work Together to Combat Domestic Violence by Alicia Wanek Years ago, I was in attendance at a community meeting when the speaker passed out a lipstick tube to everyone in the audience. Thinking it was a free sample, I was surprised to see that when I turned the…