Posted: August 15, 2023
Ah, Summer! As a kid, few times of the year bring more joy. But for parents, all that unstructured free time can bring its own share of struggles. When you were growing up, summer probably meant spending more time outdoors than inside. It meant swimming, bike rides and games of pickup basketball. Today, however, many children are content to replace those activities with television, video...
Posted: August 14, 2023
It’s college move-in time. For many, this is the first time students will be living away from home and moving into a smaller space. It might even be the first time sharing a room—and a bathroom—with someone. With a roommate and limited space, if you’re a soon-to-be college student, you might be in for a wake-up call.A college dorm room isn’t just a bedroom anymore...
Posted: August 14, 2023
Not all of us are so fortunate to live the “dream life” like the famous doll, cartoon character and now major motion picture star Barbie©.But imagine if you could? This summer’s blockbuster, “Barbie,” hit theatres July 21. Bringing in a record-setting $155 million in the opening weekend alone proves that many of us would love to spend a day in those pink high-heeled shoes.Barbie’s AssetsIf...
Posted: August 11, 2023
As the mom of a son in college 9 hours away, there are a lot of logistics around getting your kid packed up and off to college safely.I am obsessed with checklists on my phone. I keep lists of groceries, Netflix shows I need to watch and everything else under the sun. So, of course, I use my handy checklist for what to pack. But...
Posted: August 9, 2023
To a dog, there’s nothing more exciting than going for a ride, having the window rolled down and feeling the wind in their ears. However, when the car stops and owners run a “quick” errand, what can happen to your pet is dangerous. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), hundreds of pets die in hot cars each year....