So, the thing is I am feeling a little guilty. I know, I know, whats new Im like the travel agent for guilt trips. Right now Im feeling a little guilty because I am so madly in love with my little Smiley Jane, who turns two-years-old today. I mean, REALLY crazy about her. I cant kee ...

1. You reheated the same cup of coffee three times this morning. 2. There is always one more person in your bed in the morning, than there was the night before. 3. You cant imagine life without the Cartoon Network. 4. The lock on your bathroom door is purely for decoration After all, ...

Nature loves clutter. Just think of all the stuff that drops from trees, washes in on the tide, or is blown by the wind into your backyard. Birds molt, animals shed, snakes slither out of their skin, and they all just leave it lying there to rot into the earth. Follow any two-year-old ar ...

Which favorite toy pastime is fun for all ages and makes adults nostalgic for their childhood Hula-hooping, of course! Stock up on inexpensive hula hoops and try your hander, hipsat these silly games. 1. Hula Hoop Contest: Challenge your mom, dad, best friend, and even your little brot ...

Finding out that a child has been born with a disability, or that a previously healthy child has suffered an injury or disease that causes a disability can be the most traumatic moment in a parents life. Shock is usually the first thing people experience. It can temporarily paralyze yo ...

A few years ago Miranda M. became a widow. After a short time her grandson (her only available relative) persuaded her to move across several states to be closer to him. He located a nice retirement apartment where meals, housekeeping, and transportation are provided. By using her sma ...

"Dear Happy Guy, "I just don't understand men. Last night I was sitting at the kitchen table, when my husband wandered by with a glass in his hand. "I asked him, 'Is that a triple-coconut-cream-of-pickle-juice spritzer with a dash of chili powder you're drinking' He says, 'Sure. Wha ...

Before summer vacation turns into a boredom fest, sit down as a family and make a summer anti-boredom list. Write down a mixture of long overdue chores that youve been meaning to get done, along with goals and dreams that youve always wanted to accomplish. Dont leave out the fantastic! I ...

Some time ago I received a gift from both of my children. It was spontaneous and had nothing to do with Fathers day. Yet, at the same time it had everything to do with Fathers day. My son, Kai, - he was 17 at the time - was attending a private boarding high school in Colorado. While we ...

Many people buy a house then have to move within a few years, due to divorce, relocation or financial difficulties. Without any equity though, it can be nearly impossible to find buyers and you still have realtor fees to contend with. There is a simple, easy way to have your payments tak ...

Are you looking for fun projects to do, but are short on supplies The answer is simple: Shadows! Shadow Tag Turn an ordinary walk to the mailbox into a lively game of shadow tag. Its played much the same way as regular tag, except that instead of tagging a person, you tag the persons ...

Ah, the good old days. If you are a baby boomer, like me, then you probably remember how important it was to rush to the bank on payday. You had to get there before the teller lanes closed so that you could have your cash allowance for the week. Otherwise, if you needed cash you had ...

If you opened a credit card statement recently and were pleasantly surprised to find that your minimum payment due was lowered, dont be so quick to jump for joy. What may appear as a small boost to your monthly budget is actually the rock that can weigh you down in debt for a lifetime. ...

The Federal Trade Commission launched its much anticipated Do Not Call Registry on June 27th, several days earlier than the announced July 1 debut. The FTC reported that they were receiving as many as 1,000 registrations a minute at their website, www.donotcall.gov. As of Tuesday, July ...

Youve just opened your credit card bill and attached to your statement you find a convenience check included. It may already be filled out with a dollar amount such as $300, $500, or even $1,000. Your mind fills with ideas of what you could buy with this instant money. A new summer w ...

At some point every child asks that all time famous question. Can I have a pet While owning a pet fosters responsibility and compassion, some children are just not ready to help take care of a pet. It is a huge responsibility and one that must be given careful thought. There are many th ...

Dorothy lost hers. I forgot mine. My wife broke hers. I speak of shoes, of course. So why are we all smiling Dorothy is that sweet little girl who broke in that bustin' bronco of a tornado, landing in Oz and inheriting magic ruby slippers from a dead wicked witch. For most people, ...

The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are common in most children. Most children misbehave, act silly and day dream. So what, then, is the difference The child with Attention Deficit Disorder exhibits these behaviors in a constant and extreme manner, often interfering with th ...

I ran a contest in "Your Daily Dose of Happiness" to see how people define happiness. I was stunned to discover that I am the only person who defines happiness as an extra helping of cheesecake. There were other shockers, too. We know that money can't buy happiness ... except, of cours ...

(NC)It seems once again men and women have a difference of opinion. This time the Mars vs.Venus debate is over the ideal gift for Father's Day. A recent survey, by RadioShack Canada, shows that while women want to keep Dad organized and on track this Father's Day, men are more interested ...