Category Archives: Kids

Is Mike Jeffries A 21st Century Sneetch?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

“Why you gotta be so mean?” — as Taylor Swift would put it. Here I’m referring to Abercrombie & Fitch’s CEO, Mike Jeffries, and wonder how the man can sleep at night. It’s not like he’s on some edgy health … Continue reading →

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“No More Hurting People.” How To Bless Boston

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

In honor of the child victims of the terrorist attack in Boston on April 15th — and I can only think of how invaluable our support is in helping the entire community recover and come back stronger — this post … Continue reading →

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Rocking Out Women’s History Month

Posted on March 23, 2013 by

Who says you aren’t good enough? They have no idea! 2012 Australian Paralympic Team Champion, Kelly Cartwright climbed Mt Kilimanjaro with her prosthetic leg in 2009. Who says you’re too young? But they cannot take your courage! On Oct. 9, … Continue reading →

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Bless Me, Ultima Opens Nationwide Today, 2/22!

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

I read the (once banned) book, written by Rudolfo Anaya, when I was about 19 years old and dreamt of what it would be like to see it on the big screen. I think I remained in the ‘Ultima zone … Continue reading →

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My Kind of Heart Attack

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

If I can help make anyone smarter, healthier, safer, and laugh at the same time, I’m all in! February is American Hearth Month. Be good to your heart and never stop celebrating the joys of Valentine’s Day! My Valentine surprised … Continue reading →

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Saturday Mail And Best Valentine’s Day Movies

Posted on February 11, 2013 by

No Mail on Saturdays? A 150 year tradition is now scheduled to end. After losing $16 billion in 2012, and as part of a deficit reduction package approved by President Obama, the postmaster general announced that Saturday first class mail … Continue reading →

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Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Happy Dia de los Magos Reyes (Day of the Magi)!  I personally feel like I’ve been showered with Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. I’ve been , astonished, spoiled, surprised, loved, and leveled in the most enchanting ways through a series of … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Christmas 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by

Thoughts To Honor Our 20 New Little Angels From Newtown, CT                      And Their Heroic Protectors I did hug my children in gratitude last night. And I prayed for those families … Continue reading →

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Best iPad App For Kids

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

The Noah 360 App – Best Christmas Stocking Stuffer! My grandson can’t get enough of it. Kids don’t want to put it down. And I, their young, playful grandma, LOL, have so much fun playing it with them! There are … Continue reading →

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Stronger Than You Seem

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

…there is something you must always remember. You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. but the most important thing is, even if we’re apart. I’ll always be with you. [sic] – Pooh … Continue reading →

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