This is kind of a hard post to write because I have to first expose one of my worst traits–I am highly critical of my kids. I try to keep it in check about things that I shouldn’t care about (like the color of their lipstick or the ripped leather on their boots) but I […]
School Breaks Should Be BREAKS
I’m inspired to write this as my kids are finishing their last few hours of classes before Thanksgiving Break. I thought about writing it after Fall Break when I was most irritated about it. Our kids get a few breaks during the school year. I don’t really count the odd Monday off now and then. […]
Free Amazon Prime for College Students
Did you know that your student may be able to get 6 months free of Amazon Prime Student? There are some terrific benefits to giving the free trial a shot: Free 2-day shipping for all of those “necessities” that kids run out of like shampoo and deodorant. Or maybe even just some snacks and food […]
Starting the College Process (For Real)
Every day when I get the mail, it is full of flyers and catalogs from various schools. Most of them are for my senior, but a few are even starting to pop up for my sophomore. We have now officially entered the college process…and not just in the “that might be cool some day” way. […]
Do Your Kids Say the Pledge at School?
School has started again, which means the memes about the Pledge and prayer in schools are once again circulating on social media. We can agree to disagree on whether a “moment of silence” is a substitute for “prayer.” But the issue of the Pledge of Allegiance is one that really pushes my buttons year after […]
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