Archive for April, 2008

The College Process: Financial Aid Tip

April 26th, 2008 – 2:25 pm Posted by Bea

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 [...]

Educational tv anyone?

April 19th, 2008 – 3:56 pm Posted by Michele
Tagged as: Television

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.

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Onion Soup Mix

April 17th, 2008 – 2:57 pm Posted by Erin Steiner
Tagged as: Recipes

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 [...]

The Power of Reading

April 9th, 2008 – 6:33 pm Posted by LJ Dovichi

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 [...]

Eating Out With Kids - Should you or shouldn’t you?

April 9th, 2008 – 6:31 pm Posted by Lee Ann

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 [...]

Potty Trained!

April 2nd, 2008 – 4:29 pm Posted by Melissa

This week I have been celebrating my three-year-old daughter’s completion of the potty training process. It has been almost a year since she first she had shown interest in using the potty. As a matter of fact, she even had gone all by herself many times and was almost potty trained at [...]