Parenting & Family

Oklahoma Mom Tells Her Humbling Tornado Story, and About Resilience of a State

Oklahoma Mom Tells Her Humbling Tornado Story, and About Resilience of a State

  Yesterday, an EF-4 (most likely an EF-5) came within 5 miles of my house.  My house, where our 7 month old son was sitting in the bathroom with his dad, after being sent home from daycare at 1 p.m.  I had gotten the call at 11:30 a.m. that they were going to close school, but [...]

Ask Doc G | Stopping a Thumb Sucker

Ask Doc G | Stopping a Thumb Sucker

  You know what’s really great about having Doc G as one of our contributors? She’s a real doctor (and not just one of those “I play one on the Internet” kind of docs) who genuinely cares about people and what they are going through. Doc G has a place on her website where you [...]

Food

Cinco de Mayo History + 5 Fun Drinks

Cinco de Mayo History + 5 Fun Drinks

  Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is more than just a day we hit local Mexican restaurants for cheap margaritas and great deals on food? (Sorry to burst your bubble.) Also, it is not Mexico’s “Independence Day” (as many believe). According to MexOnline: The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the [...]

Asparagus Nine Ways

Asparagus Nine Ways

  Did you know that Spring is the best time to get fresh asparagus? Yep, now is the time because we’re winding down on fresh asparagus season in some areas. If you’ve only had asparagus from a can (sorry, but yuck), you honestly haven’t tasted asparagus. Fresh asparagus is crisp and refreshing, nothing at all [...]

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7 Awesome Centerpieces for Mother’s Day Tables

7 Awesome Centerpieces for Mother’s Day Tables

| May 8, 2013 | 1 Comment

  With the upcoming Mother’s Day holiday, many of us will be hosting mom and others in our home for brunch, lunch or dinner. One great way to brighten up the mom’s day table is with a great centerpiece. Here are some ways you can add the pizazz without breaking the bank. And, for a [...]

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5 Mother’s Day Gift Mistakes You Do Not Want to Make

5 Mother’s Day Gift Mistakes You Do Not Want to Make

| May 6, 2013 | 1 Comment

  Mother’s Day is right around the corner, which means you should be giving some thought to what you’re going to get the moms in your life. (In case you didn’t know, it’s on Sunday, May 12th.) If you’re like many, you may be struggling with what to get those special women in your life. [...]

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Movie Review | Iron Man 3

Movie Review | Iron Man 3

| May 5, 2013 | 0 Comments

  We last saw Tony Stark in The Avengers, but he’s now back in an Iron Man-only movie, Iron Man 3. Although the film makes repeated references to events that happened in the previous movie, this film can definitely be seen as a stand-alone movie; for those that are familiar with the series, however, it [...]

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