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Remembering September 11th – That Fateful Day
Today is a heavy day for many. I’m getting ready to head to Pepperdine University to visit the 9/11 Memorial and pray. I will never forget my close call that day. My children ask many questions, and my oldest knows how lucky we were to secure seats at on the first AA flight out of JFK. There are no ordinary moments. Here is my family’s story…
Autism and The Good Doctor
I’m really excited by all of the TV shows out there now that have characters with autism. The Big Bang Theory (even though the show doesn’t acknowledge that Sheldon has autism or Aspergers) Parenthood (no longer running, but available on Netflix) Atypical. The A Word. Claws. The Bridge. And, The Good Doctor. I’m especially pleased…
Ways To Use A Tablet As A Family Hub
This post is in partnership with Huawei and written by Jen Rattie. As our kids have grown older, managing their schedules plus our own has been challenging for my husband and I. We have tried many ways to organize all our activities – post-it notes, wall calendars and even a family organizer binder. None of…
Olive Oil: DIY Natural Make-Up Remover
Is olive oil in your make-up bag? It’s been two years since we launched our online store selling eco friendly bags and in that time I’ve worked hard to go green in many areas of my life beyond just reusable bags.
Mother’s Day True Tales
Mother’s Day grosses $21.2 billion in consumer spending and it's now the third largest dollar holiday behind Christmas and Valentine’s Day. The top three expenditures are restaurant meals, flowers, and cards, according to the National Retail Federation. But it turns out, moms don’t always want flowers, a cute card, or a meal out with the…