2008 Top Picks – Video Games for Tweens

UPDATE: For this year’s (2009) selections, click here. ___________________________________ My family loves video games.  My obsession began back in the 80s with Mario and Donkey Kong (and yes, I even played Pong).  It continues today with my iPhone applications, particularly Wurdle and Tetris.  My entire family now shares my fondness for technology, gadgets and video [...]

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Rushing Off to Shop…

After eating so many delicious Thanksgiving treats (including a scrumptious pumpkin pie with freshly whipped cream), we just had to get some exercise. (click cartoon image to enlarge)

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Happy Thanksgiving!

All the best to you and yours on Thanksgiving.* ___________________________ *click on the turkey stirring the gravy to get to a word search on Nickelodeon’s website!

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Twilight is a Delight

I heard all the hype but was not expecting much from the Twilight movie (based on the books by Stephenie Meyer). After a friend of mine bought the book for me and handed it to me saying, “You have to read this book.  It’s fantastic!” Soapbox Girl and I read the first book in the [...]

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Some Days You Just Need a Good Cup of Coffee…

The holidays are here again.  Long lists of things to do, gifts to buy, and meals to prepare.  I find myself wishing for about three more hours in each day.  In lieu of the realization of that wish, I sleep less and drink more coffee. I’ve read many articles about how the “Latte Factor” eats [...]

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What Does it Take To Be Successful? Practice, Practice, Practice

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22425001/vp/27831448#27831448 If you have about 5 minutes, listen to the above video with Malcolm Gladwell’s explanation of success and the importance of sometimes overlooked factors.  If you just want to hear Gladwell, skip to about three minutes in (2:50 to be exact). Sensible, well spoken, smart.  I couldn’t have said it better.  And I love [...]

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Fall Leaves

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When Big Companies Miss the Mark with Moms – and Meet Twitter

Don’t you hate it when people carelessly or inadequately complete a task? For example, when your kids miss most of the crumbs on your table and claim to have wiped it clean or when the woman cutting your kid’s hair makes it look like a helmet head instead of that stylish Jonas brother’s ‘do? Or, [...]

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Creative Food, Good Conversation and Family

I love good presentation.  I especially appreciate food which is aesthetically pleasing. Recently we had the pleasure of dining in a fabulous restaurant…with our kids. Gasp!  I know, many people believe kids simply have no place in certain five star restaurants, but we believed they were ready. I’m happy to say that they made us [...]

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Looking for a Great Carafe?

Have you ever been to a restaurant and noticed a serving piece that you wished you owned and used in your own home?  Last month, while enjoying a delicious breakfast with my family, I saw this carafe: and asked the waiter if the restaurant sold them or if he knew where I could buy one.  [...]

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