2009
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GLEE Recap: Ballad, 11.18.09
The Synopsis
Mr. Schuester splits the Glee Club into pairs to sing their favorite ballad, but when one kid gets sick, he's forced to step in and winds up in a sticky situation. Meanwhile, Finn and Quinn have to face the music when they have dinner with her parents. (Fox.com)
The Soundtrack
Lean on Me (Bill Withers)
Endless Love [...]
Using Your Blog to Benefit and Support Mothers
"Mommy Blogging" is such a nebulous term. I think it mostly means women, who happen to have children, who write on the computer sometimes. Like me. Like you. Dads are welcome. Or childless women. See how nebulous it gets? But blogging can have a tremendous impact on those we know when we work [...]
Top Ten Kitchen Toys Under $25
I'm a bit obsessed with kitchen tools, toys and gadgets. I love things that make my life easier, can be multi-purpose and won't break the bank. I also know how hard it can be to shop for that favorite chef in your life, or get that first time home owner the perfect housewarming [...]
Family Activity: The Twelve Days of Christmas
I know what you're thinking, "Sarah, it's barely November and you're talkin' to us about Christmas already? Put your holiday spirit on hold until after Thanksgiving, please." Bear with me, though – because I've got a pretty awesome Christmas activity that requires a bit of pre-planning. You'll be grateful I gave you a head start [...]
Thanksgiving Fun Day 2
After two months at sea on a ship similar to the one above the Pilgrims reached the new world. Explore their journey and the ship they sailed on at Scholastic's The First Thanksgiving Student Activities site.
"The 1620 voyage from England to America was more than 3,000 miles and beset by autumn storms.
Learn what it was [...]
Exploring Thankfulness
"Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some." –Charles Dickens
Fight the Frump: Quit Wearing Ugly Shoes!
Ok, ladies, I need to confront you about something serious. Because I have been seeing you in the grocery store and the mall playplace and even for goodness' sake at CHURCH, and some of you are wearing very. ugly. shoes. And from this moment on, you cannot claim ignorance, because I am telling you that [...]

