It’s amazing how many people we give gifts to during the holidays. If only we had unlimited funds and we could give generously to everyone on our list. The fabulous news is that you can give meaningful and appreciated gifts and do it on a reasonable budget. Read more.
“Is your mama a llama?” I asked my friend Jane. “No she is not,” Jane politely explained. “She grazes on grass and she likes to say, ‘Moo!’ I don’t think that is what a llama would do.”Written by Deborah Guarino and illustrated by Steven Kellogg, this sturdy board book is not only beautifully written and illustrated, it’s a fun preschooler animal guessing game. Buy it new on Amazon for $6.99.It is nearly impossible to get a teenager who has never before been required to do chores, to help out around the home. That’s why I think it is absolutely essential to start children very early to help out with the household tasks.
As parents, we have to remember that these little boys and girls will someday be in charge of their own households and it is our responsibility to prepare them for this. Here is how I recommend creating chore lists for your children and how to get them involved and excited about doing chores; yes - it’s possible! Read the rest »
By Betsy on 05/18/06 in Children, Clutter Busting, Columns, Editor Picks
Summer is rolling around now as we enter the month of May and the new race season is upon us. Time really does fly when you’re having fun! This year will be a non-race year for me and instead I’ll be focusing on my family and business development projects. Read the rest »
By Coach Troy on 05/18/06 in Health, Columns, Coach Troy, Fitness
A downloadable list of pantry essentials for the person who lives to cook.
Download here: a-well-stocked-pantry-uber-gourmet.doc
By Emily on 05/17/06 in Food, Tools, Eating with Emily, Food
Part III of III: Uber Gourmet
First came the Pantry Primer list - Emily’s basic, but essential pantry ingredients that are great for all kitchens whatever your cooking ability. Next up, the Pantry Professional list - for the person who LOVES to cook. Now Emily introduces - the Uber Gourmet - for the person who LIVES to cook. Building on the Pantry Professional list, the Uber Gourmet list includes specialty pastas, a variety of meats and fish, and tasty herbs and spices for the gourmet palate. Juniper berries, anyone? Read the rest »
By Emily on 05/17/06 in Food, Eating with Emily, Columns
Train slow and for long and ultra distance endurance events, and you’ll get slow and build your endurance. Train fast and focus on developing speed, and you’ll get faster. It’s all about ’specificity of training’… a key training principle. Read the rest »
By Coach Troy on 05/17/06 in Health, Columns, Coach Troy, Fitness
- keewaydin.org (memorialized in Michael Eisner’s camp)
- seagull-seafarer.org
- outwardboundwilderness.org (the granddaddy of active camps)
- spacecamp.com
- supercamp.com academic camps for ages 10-20
- supercamp.com (in Malibu CA ages 6-16)
- chelseapiers.com/camps.htm NYC’s spot for campers from 3-17
- campwalden.org/main.html traditional Adirondacks
- lohikan.com traditional camp Poconos
- sanbornwesterncamps.com (western camps in the CO. mountains)
- wbsurfcamp.com surfing camps in N.C., FL, Hawaii, and Costa Rica
By David on 05/15/06 in Children, Activities
