Are My Products Making Me Renewed and Radiant Enough?
Has anyone seen the commercials for “Dove ClearTone" deodorant and “Tampax Radiant” tampons? I caught these commercials on television the other night. I don’t know if they’ve been around awhile or if it’s just the first time I’m seeing them, but the message I got from these two ads was a) my armpits need…
The Birds, the Bees & Bye Bye Birdie
Last week we went to see the 7th & 8th grade production of Bye Bye Birdie at my sons middle school. I am particularly fond of this piece because, back in the day, I was one of the screaming girls in my 8th grades production of the musical. I remember how much fun all my friends and I had singing the songs during rehearsals, and how exciting the performances were. I felt that my …
Am I Renewed and Radiant Enough?
Has anyone seen the commercials for Dove ClearTone” deodorant and Tampax Radiant tampons? I caught these commercials on television the other night – I dont know if theyve been around awhile or if its just the first time Im seeing them, but the message I got from these two ads was a) my armpits need renewing and b) my tampon is not radiant enough. And isnt that just the way with advertising? To trick us into thinking that what were using isnt good enough/radiant enough/renewing enough and that next new thing will make our lives so much better!
Fifty Shades of Nutella
Im standing at the kitchen counter about to start dinner. I open the cabinet to round up the ingredients for this evenings meal and I see it, that seemingly innocent white-lidded jar, beckoning my attention.
I Was A Cereal Killer – One Mom’s Cautionary Tale
What have I done? I know my 11-year-old son is a capable child. He likes to help his dad out at the store and recently our neighbors hired him to look after their cats while they are away on vacation. He does well in school, is a brown belt in karate, loves to play everything from “Bach Minuet in G Major” to “Moves Likes Jagger” on the piano, puts his dirty clothes in the hamper (mostly), keeps his room fairly neat, is always up and dressed for school on time, is helpful, polite, and is never ever sick at sea.