Thoughts from my High School Reunion
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Have you been to your high school reunion yet? My class recently had its 15 year reunion, and I was really dreading it! In fact I actually didn’t decide to go until the day before! I was having a lot of fun connecting on facebook, but I was pretty much terrified at the thought of [...]
What teachers REALLY want
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Originally posted Dec. 10, 2009
How would you feel if your boss gave you a reindeer mug full of starlight mints or a bottle of heavily-scented lotion for Christmas? Exactly, that’s what I thought! Unfortunately, more often than not, these are the types of gifts parents give their kids’ teachers and childcare providers. I know this [...]
Park Dads: An Overview
Thursday, September 9, 2010
By: Mary Brady
I’m a stay-at-home mom to my 4-year-old daughter and as such, I am always searching for ways to get out of the house and into the world. I would love to say that I take my daughter on fabulous hikes, informative museum trips and culture-packed jaunts to the big city on a [...]
A Newborn’s Conversation with God
Sunday, May 9, 2010
A baby asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?”
God said, “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”
The child further inquired, “But tell me, here in heaven I don’t have to do [...]
UPDATE: Flaw in Facebook Privacy Settings
Thursday, April 29, 2010
It has come to my attention that there is a serious flaw in Facebook’s privacy settings. I thought I should share this information because most people think that if they have their privacy options set to “friends only” that—as the name implies—only friends can see their posts. But that’s not the case anymore. In fact, [...]
Take a look at Maternity Clothes: Then and Now
Monday, March 22, 2010
Over the weekend, I headed to the maternity store to pick up a few stapes for my wardrobe and I was amazed at how much different the jeans are than what I had just three years ago. It got me to thinking about the advancements that have been made since my mom’s day, when her [...]
The Average Parent Throws a Baby Shower
Friday, February 19, 2010
I have to say that I really love blogging and sharing my experiences as a parent with so many great people. Since I started this endeavor, I’ve had the opportunity to build some really interesting and impacting relationships. Outside of communicating with all of you, one of my favorite parts of the job is that [...]
Land a Legit Work-From-Home Job
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Back in October 2009, Woman’s Day magazine put together an informative piece about working from home. In “8 New Ways to Work from Home” they gave some really great ideas for us average parents to earn a little extra cash on the side. The only problem is that the article left me wondering how to [...]
Glyde Makes Buying and Selling Online Safe and Simple
Thursday, December 10, 2009
I love making a quick buck by selling old books and movies online, but sometimes it can be a hassle. I have to get the right sized shipping envelope, pack it up and then head to the Post Office or UPS store to get it out. I always have a plan to get that done [...]
Holiday Gift Guide: 10 Great Gifts that Give Back
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Every Christmas I feel like my heart strings are pulled in several different directions. I want to buy presents for the people I love, but I also want to give to charities that help causes I care about. Unfortunately, my budget is painfully low, so you can see my dilemma. This year is going to [...]





