In today’s world with the technology that we now have, children have more ways than ever to play and learn. Kids are no longer restricted to board games, toys, and playing outside. Many kids are learning to use computers at a younger age. Today, most households have at least one computer and parents... read more

Finding a travel destination that is fun for kids is both easy and hard at the same time. There are so many places to choose from that it can be difficult to decide which one you would rather go to. If you are looking for something a little more unusual in the southern California area, Legoland may... read more

Going to Las Vegas is often thought of as an adults only excursion. Many people have the impression that if you take your children to Vegas, there will be nothing for the children to do and will thus be a boring trip for everyone. This is not the case. There are plenty of things for families with... read more

Key West has long been known as one of the most romantic destinations in the United States. It is located at the very tip of Florida, at the end of a long row of islands. There is no major airport, so pretty much the only way to get there is by car which gives the island a somewhat secluded feel.... read more

Life looks so much different about 12 years after starting a family. It’s scary. Remembering my teenage years, I recollect girls getting pregnant at 15 and having no real concept of the magnitude. I remember make-out/sex parties (as a simply innocent bystander, you must realize…) that give me... read more

My city has instituted a new ban on smoking-well, sort of a ban, in certain places only. Does that make it any less of a ban? At first, the idea was that it would include all facilities such as the workplace, bars and restaurants, and even hospital grounds. Now, after much hoopla and hollering, it... read more

I have to share a funny (ish) story. Have you ever had a hungry garbage disposal?  This morning, around 6:20, when I’m usually settling down to write for an hour before heading to my “real” job, I was in the kitchen merrily rustling through the fridge, looking for stuff that had date... read more

Attempting to keep on a path relatively free of regional happenings, I try to steer away from writing about what’s in our newspaper. But this morning I can’t resist commenting on an article in today’s press about a local situation… A little league coach was convicted to 6 years in jail for bribing... read more

Being a mom is probably the most rewarding thing I have ever done in my life. However, it has certainly wrecked havoc on my body! The baby belly just won’t seem to go away and the stretch marks will be around forever. Gyms certainly don’t make transitioning from flabby mom to fit mom easy,... read more

Everyone has friends. However, some can really be considered acquaintances. An acquaintance can be considered a “casual friend”, or someone you are comfortable doing impersonal activities with, like someone you can take in a movie with or accompany to the beach on some weekends. With an acquaintance,... read more