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Why I Love School Uniforms

Aug 20th, 2010 | By Admin
Why I Love School Uniforms

by  Julie Cole  My kids don’t go to private school, but they were part of a pilot project that introduced school uniforms into the regular school system. I soon realized that uniforms are a hot debate topic for parents, teachers and administrators. So what do I think? In short, it is one of those little
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Top Ten Tips for Tightwad Mamas

Jul 22nd, 2010 | By Admin
Top Ten Tips for Tightwad Mamas

by Julie M Green Let’s face it, kids are expensive accessories – even more expensive than the 52-inch LCD TV and the Jimmy Choos you and hubs have respectively been lusting after.  It’s estimated that within the first year of life alone your darling progeny will cost in the region of
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Shut Up and Eat Already!

May 19th, 2010 | By Admin
Shut Up and Eat Already!

by Maria Lianos Shut Up and Eat! Tales of Chicken, Children and Chardonnay is Kathy Buckworth’s latest book, in stores now. It’s a hilarious take one of my least enjoyable duties – feeding my picky kids.  Having to prepare three meals a day plus snacks can cause any mom to lose her marbles. The witty Buckworth,
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It Sure Ain’t Easy Being Green

Apr 22nd, 2010 | By Admin
It Sure Ain’t Easy Being Green

By Julie M Green I’ve never really thought of myself as green, per se. In high school I belonged to a local group called the ‘Green Team’ but only because a couple of my friends were in it, and at the time REM was all the rage. My parents aren’t exactly eco warriors, although they
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Listed

Feb 23rd, 2010 | By Admin
Listed

By Kathy Buckworth My name is Kathy, and I am a list freak. In fact, if you read my column regularly, you’ll know that I’m Queen of the Bullet Point.  It’s how I often write, it’s how I usually talk, and frighteningly enough, it’s the way I think.  Here’s why.
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Toy Store

Aug 4th, 2008 | By Admin

By Maria Lianos For the umpteenth time today, I have either stubbed my toe, tripped, fallen down or slid on one my kids’ toys. They are everywhere! I’m already clumbsy as it is and accident-prone so the fact that the family room floor is strewn with toys, along with the rest of the house, doesn’t
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