September 2008
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Kitchen Nightmares: Season 2, Episode 5
The Black Pearl is the name of Johnny Depp's boat… oh wait, that's not what this is about! The Black Pearl is a struggling seafood restaurant in New York City that needs Gordon Ramsay's help in order to become a success.
There are three owners at this restaurant. Not necessarily PARTNERS, they each own [...]
Jon & Kate Plus Eight 09/29/2008
This week's Jon & Kate Plus Eight centered around the enormous amount of emails the couple gets. I could not imagine getting between 400-600 emails a day with questions about the family.
They tried to answer as many as they could during the 30 minute show and they really picked some great ones to showcase. I [...]
Finding Time For Family
Our family, like yours, is busy. Once the school year starts, everyone begins their activities, homework, school play practice, you get the idea. One of the things that my husband and I regularly do with our girls is an on purpose “Family Time.” Each Family Time is themed a different way, and each child has [...]
Homeschooling the Hyperactive
Hi, my name is Nan and I have a hyperactive child.
Here he is.
Oh wait a minute… that’s a kind of dated picture.
Here he is…
I love this child dearly. But this child is not fond of sitting at a desk. He’s not fond of having to look at books because it requires that [...]
Dry Skin? Why Your Soap May Be the Culprit.
Starting to wonder why your skin is so dry even though you are applying lotion everyday? Not only does the type of lotion you use affect your skin, but so does the type of soap you use.
If you use regular bar soap you know that your skin is tight, dry and sometimes itchy. Not only [...]
The Importance of Laughing With Your Baby
Image by Alexander N
Laughing and relaxing with your child, particularly babies and toddlers is essential in developing a healthy bond between caregiver and child. Studies in child development have proven children whose parents or caregivers do not interact with them and play with them, as well as speak to them do not develop the language [...]
How do I love thee reusable bag? Let me count the ways
How do I love thee reusable bag? Let me count the ways…
I love thee for thy strength and durability and convenience.
I love thee for thy carrying ease and saving grace thee provideth our environment.
I love thee with a determined passion that I shall never again place my organic blueberries, low fat milk, and Ben and [...]
Dating Your Spouse
My Hubby and I recently had a "date night". Before we became parents, we had date nights regularly. Our dates were simple, usually a home-cooked dinner with candles followed by a movie on the couch.
Since our little one arrived (16 months ago – gulp), we have had only a few evenings out without her. Our two [...]
