Want to lose extra pounds by burning calories but hate diet food and strenuous exercise? Listed below are the easiest ways to burn an extra 300 calories throughout the day. 1. Dance: Join aerobics classes near you or just tune in to an exercise playlist in your favorite music app and dance a bit at… Continue reading
Category: Relationship
How to determine your puppy’s personality type
Here are some tests that will tell you your puppy’s personality type, that is, if he is submissive, dominant, or normal: 1. Hold the puppy a few inches off the ground. Now you must observe the reaction of the puppy. If the puppy has a normal personality, it will settle into your hands after fighting… Continue reading
When learning is not easy
From the moment we discover that we are expecting a child, our minds and hearts are overflowing with hopes and dreams for them. My son will be the most beautiful, brilliant and talented little person who has ever walked the Earth, right? And they are that for each of us! But sometimes, we discover that… Continue reading
Simple Christmas Tradition Ideas for Moms
Christmas traditions are something that we all cherish and remember throughout our lives. Take some time this year and create new Christmas traditions with your family. I’ve put together a list of twelve easy Christmas tradition ideas for moms. 1.) Use the theme of the 12 days of Christmas and give inexpensive gifts to your… Continue reading
Book Review: Confessions of a Teenage Baboon by Paul Zindel
First, a baboon is defined as “any of several large African and Asian monkeys that have long, square snouts and usually short tails.” I first met Paul Zindel in his famous novel, The Pig Man, and although I have a vague recollection of the story, I firmly remember how much I liked him then. So… Continue reading
Assisi – Italian hilltop city worth a visit
It’s not hard to tell when you’re approaching the popular Umbrian town of Assisi – its 13th-century basilica stretches along the top of the hill, dominating the skyline for miles around. Although this area was known in the Middle Ages to people in the Middle Ages as ‘Hell’s Hill’, today thousands of people – art… Continue reading
Michael Vick’s Workouts and Diet Revealed to Return to the NFL!
Despite his legal troubles, Michael Vick is an incredible athlete. He was one of the most explosive and exciting players in the NFL. After spending nearly two years in prison and out of soccer, he has returned to a serious exercise routine to regain his explosive speed, incredible stamina, and incredible overall athletic ability. His… Continue reading
Christmas holiday party ideas
Let’s all try something new and exciting this holiday season. I recently helped a couple in Florida who wanted to do something out of the ordinary this year for the holidays. I suggested a Christmas party in the neighborhood. Of course, this would only work if you live in an area where the weather is… Continue reading
Do "Moms" and "Potato" Define parenting differently?
When a parent considers their role to be a “job” This seems like an interesting question to me. Has it ever occurred to you? Have you ever found yourself thinking “this is the hardest job I’ve ever had”? Well, it didn’t occur to me until I had an honest conversation with my husband last month.… Continue reading
Bully Busting 101-Part 6
Bully Busting 101 Part 6: Martial Arts When a child, adolescent or adult is bullied, they often run to the nearest martial arts school. Too often, martial arts schools are: (1) incompetent; or (2) full of bullies who like to practice with newcomers. Sometimes the school is so strict, like many mixed martial arts (MMA)… Continue reading