The deadline for me to choose a college is approaching fast. In fact, everything has to be postmarked by May 1st. Last night I finally decided which college I wanted to attend, Northeastern, but then Cornell threw a twist into the situation. Originally, they were not offering any financial aid; however, my parents filed an appeal, and Cornell called us today to say that I could postpone sending out my decision until May 9th because they were going to look into my appeal case. The only problem about this is that Northeastern needs to know May 1st, or I may…

Are you looking for some entertaining, yet not brain-numbing television for your preschooler? There is a great article about a problem solving show that is sure to please both you and your child. To read this article, visit our sister site, Couch Tuber to read the review….

I’ll be completely honest and tell you right off the bat that I am not a gourmet cook. I frequently make dinners that consist of baked something and side dishes that come from boxes or cans. I have found, however, a few “shortcuts” to seasoning and adding flavor to meals that would otherwise be bland variations on the same theme.

Enter: Onion Soup Mix.

Dry onion soup mix has to be one of the best innovations of all time—especially for lazy, time/energy crunched cooks like me. Usually all you need is to place the meat (or vegetables) in…

I love to read and when I had my son, I stocked up on lots of children’s books so I could impart my love of reading onto him. When he was three months old, we started with cloth picture books, the ones that crinkled and beeped with chewable corners. I would patiently turn the pages and make up stories for the pictures while he mauled the book with his hands and mouth. At six months, he quit trying to eat them, so we moved on to board books. He would sit in my lap and rapidly turn the pages, faster…

Should parents dine out with their kids or not? While many adults prefer to dine out without children in the restaurant, parents are more likely to bring their children along when they eat out. With three children of my own, I am a staunch believer in the entire family dining together. There are occasions when my husband and I have a rare meal out alone, but more than ninety percent of the time, our family eats together, at home and in…