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Category: Parenting

  • On Tummy Rumbles

    The 12 y.o.: So what do you want to go as for Halloween? The 9 y.o. (while playing Nintendogs & Cats): The stomach’s talkin’. When the stomach’s talkin, the brain…

  • It’s sad that my mother has to teach ME about technology. It’s just sooo…wrong. The 12 y.o. (who sometimes wishes her mom was a fashion designer rather than a digital…

  • U.S. Education Spending & Student Performance vs. The World {INFOGRAPHIC}

    via mat.usc.edu The US spends the most money per student, securing a 99% literacy rate yet we are in the lower third of the tables for Math, Science test scores.…

  • On Overheard Backseat Conversations

    The 9 y.o.: I’m sorry. The 12 y.o.: For what? The 5 y.o.: #Winning.

  • 10 Cost-Free US Government Actions for Job Growth

    The President says we must create more jobs, yet in the next breath he claims the Government cannot create jobs. One of the main roles of Government is to provide…

  • Which Business Sectors Are Having The Best 2011?

    via columnfivemedia.com Most profitable businesses in 2011 and those seeing the highest revenue increases over 2010 are not the same.

  • How To Detect Counterfeit Money {INFOGRAPHIC}

    via columnfivemedia.com Detecting counterfeit money is more art than science. Despite sophisticated measures by the government, technology advances faster for criminals to take advantage of small business owners and consumers.

  • Slow Cooker Bolognese Sauce

    Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef 1 medium onion, chopped 8 cloves garlic, minced 3 (14 oz) cans chopped tomatoes, drained 3 (8 oz) cans tomato sauce 2 (6 oz) cans…

  • On Evil Vegetables

    The Mom: Well, the good news is that this is the last of the zucchini from the garden. The 9 y.o.: Yay! Woohoo! I’m SO not a fan of zucchini.…

  • Crusts are just handles for sandwiches. The 5 y.o.

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