Competition in its class: Honda Civic Si, Toyota Corolla S, Mitsubishi Lancer MSRP for model tested: $27,036Sporty, sleek and fun to drive, the 6-speed manual Nissan Sentra Spec-V originally caught my eye while on a retreat for the preview of the all-new Nissan Quest back in March. Immediately I got … [Read more...]
words for wednesday-self regard
"Everybody has a part of her body (or face) that she doesn't like, but I've stopped complaining about mine because I don't want to critique nature's handiwork... My job is simply to allow the light to shine out of the masterpiece." … [Read more...]
How can I make my Girl Love Sports?
It's finally sort of good weather, and we are trying to get the kids signed up for some summer activities. The last thing I want is these kids sitting in front of the TV or Wii all summer long, when it's sunny and gorgeous outside (hopefully).It's no problem with the Boy; all he wants to do is … [Read more...]
From My Closet – May 25th, 2011
I've been trying to shop out of my closet this spring as much as possible, and I find accessories are always a great trick. I recently bought some silk flowers to pin on lapels or t-shirts to add a little tszuj to make an outfit go from meh to merveilleux in about four seconds. In this case, the … [Read more...]
The Secret Sex & Online Vitriol
"Modern parenting my backside. They are nothing more than a pair of attention seeking, tree hugging, lunatics who should be put in strait jackets and thrown into padded cells.""How is it possible for people like this to exist, much less become a "couple", much less become parents? Apparently born … [Read more...]
Five Things Teachers Wish Your Young Child Knew How to Do
As a parent with children in elementary school, you probably often wonder, "how is my child doing?" Report cards only come out three times a year and the 15 minute interview that follows never seems long enough. You probably communicate regularly with your child's teacher through his/her agenda, … [Read more...]
Mom Entrepreneur: Sophia Grace
My story began December 2010, wanting to give my sisters and friends something more original and thoughtful for Christmas I set out to make them something unique. Something that would represent what mattered to us and that they would be able to keep for years. I found my inspiration in what I love … [Read more...]
The Finish Line
I passed my real estate exam! This year has been more than a little crazy: completely renovating our home, having a third baby, starting the real estate course when she was four weeks old, committing to an intense boot camp exercise regime at 6 o'clock in the mornings, totally changing my … [Read more...]
The forgotten child: My not-so-squeaky wheel
By: Cayla from Running, Recipes, and ReadingTonight I took my daughter, M, to Costco and bought her board shorts, a scrapbooking kit, and a few more things she really doesn't need. Why? Because that one hour we spent together at Costco is probably the most quality time I'm going to get … [Read more...]
Drama Teens
Teen addicted to Glee? Hand your stagestruck young adult one of these fun titles! Encore Edieby Annabel LyonPenguinISBN: 978 0 14 317741 8Audience: younger teen or tween girlsEdie's arrival in high school is, let's say, not smooth. It doesn't help that she has a sister who seems to be perfect, … [Read more...]
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