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Congress-Don’t Leave America Hanging!
Written on 6 Jul, 2010 by Donna Norton
Congress, can you answer this question? When I heard that Congress had failed to pass the extension of unemployment insurance benefits last night, all I could think about was the question posed earlier this week from a mom in Indiana:... (Continue reading)
Notes from the shrink’s office
Written on 15 Jun, 2010 by Jenny the bloggess
Last week I had to go to see a new shrink and when I got there they gave me a giant packet to fill out so they could see how crazy I was but I couldn’t concentrate because I kept... (Continue reading)
Soccer: Tool of the liberal media
Written on 13 Jun, 2010 by Julie
I don’t like soccer. Unlike almost every other kid from my town, I never once played on a soccer team. While our high school soccer games were nearly as popular as football games (and far more popular than basketball or baseball... (Continue reading)
Twenty Interesting Things About… Titanic
Written on 3 Jun, 2010 by Ree
Here are twenty interesting things you may not know about the The RMS Titanic. (As will always be the case with this Twenty Interesting Things… series, please feel free to jump... (Continue reading)
Interesting Facts about Memorial Day
Written on 31 May, 2010 by Ree
Here are some interesting facts about Memorial Day—some you may know, some you may not!
* Memorial Day was was first observed on May 30, 1868.
* Memorial Day was originally called “Decoration... (Continue reading)
Snapshot of America in our theme parks
Written on 24 May, 2010 by workoutmommy
If you weren’t sure about the obesity epidemic of America, visit a theme park like Disney for the day. My husband and I were both shocked and saddened by the overall size of most of the patrons at Disney. It wasn’t... (Continue reading)
Not in My House
Written on 12 May, 2010 by Scribbit
You know I'm not a person who loves to gripe, right? Tell me you understand that please. Because really, I much prefer to focus... (Continue reading)
Notable Women Answers
Written on 6 May, 2010 by Ree
Here are the answers of the Smartypants Notable Women Quiz – Winners below!
1. Authored “The Feminine Mystique”. Co-founded National Organization for Women.
ANSWER: Betty Friedan
A Gift for All this Mother’s Day
Written on 5 May, 2010 by Sarah Newman
Imagine walking into a school and finding that all of the vending machines normally filled with candy bars, chips, soda and sweets have been replaced with baskets of fresh fruits and vegetables. We have an opportunity this year to make... (Continue reading)
When A President Visits
Written on 27 Apr, 2010 by Angela
So if you hadn’t heard the President of the US visited my town over the weekend for a short vacation. Just he and the first lady, the kids didn’t come this time. I love the fact that he chose our... (Continue reading)
Not every day is cancer.
Written on 22 Apr, 2010 by whymommy
Not every day is cancer. Some days, I play with the kids in the back yard, imagining pirates on the horizon, or dinosaurs in the forest, leading them on merry adventures that end with us collapsing together in fits of giggles. Some... (Continue reading)
Spotlight on Jamie Oliver
Written on 17 Apr, 2010 by Rolemommy
As a former chubby kid who still constantly struggles with her weight, I know all too well about the importance of eating right and staying... (Continue reading)
Nonfiction for Teens
Written on 5 Apr, 2010 by Melissa Wiley
Books my 14-year-old has enjoyed in recent months (and me, too, many of them): The Dangerous World of Butterflies: The Startling Subculture of Criminals, Collectors, and Conservationists by Peter Laufer. My first-half-of-the-book notes here. Fruitless Fall: The Collapse of... (Continue reading)
