Five Tips to Spot a Giveaway Scam Play it smart while you hunt for deals online There are thousands of giveaway opportunities available online, but most people don’t know how to tell the scams from the real thing, so they miss out. These simple clues will help you sort out the crooks and spammers, so… read more »

I am completely unsure of how I found time to go to the library and book store much less to actually read a book, but I have some how. In fact I’ve read quite a few books thus far in the summer. My to read pile is much larger, especially now that Borders is going… read more »

Every day I see people wearing things they “shouldn’t” be wearing. Too tight, too short, too low, too…..much. I saw this quote from Emma Watson that made me so happy. “I find the whole concept of being ‘sexy’ embarrassing and confusing. If I do an interview with photographs, people desperately want to change me –… read more »

I was driving my kids to the store last week when my 5-year-old daughter suddenly piped up from the backseat. We were not talking about anything particular, and unrelated to any prior conversation that morning, my daughter asked me a question. She wanted to know where people came from. Specifically, she was trying to understand… read more »

I remember learning to create a flip chute as an undergraduate in college studying early childhood education. They are so easy to make and can literally be used to review every skill. Who knew a simple juice or milk carton could become a fun way to learn? Materials: 1 quart size juice or milk carton… read more »

With the news that knock-down price stores are booming during the recession – even in traditionally wealthy towns – it’s clear that the nation’s love of saving money is truly live and kicking. Of course, for many households this is not just a bit of fun – it’s a serious business. With the cost of… read more »

Etsy.com shopkeepers can devote all or a fraction of their time to this “place to buy and sell all things handmade, vintage and supplies.” But whether selling full or part-time, every shopkeeper must have his or her own benchmarks for success. Here are five marks of a successful etsy shop, gathered from shopkeepers and delighted… read more »

I am hearing so much about a particular debate lately, that I really wanted to give my two cents. This seems to have been going on for quite some time now, and I can honestly say that I just don’t get it. What is going on with the Working Moms Vs. the Stay at Home… read more »