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Out of the Spotlight

Like it or not, there are some seasons in parenting when one particular child seems to dominate the spotlight. This can be for both good and bad reasons. Take the example of a very good friend of mine whose 17-year-old daughter has put her family through quite a wild rollercoaster ride. It has been a trying time in my friend’s life, leaving her 14-year-old daughter to wonder where she stands in all of this. Then there is my family…my oldest son who just hit a milestone in life with turning 18. We are also preparing for his high school graduation … Continue reading →

It’s the Little Things

Does your home have a Little Things List? Mine certainly does. When we moved into our current home, there were 101 things wrong with it. We’ve fixed perhaps 50 of those, and the last 51 are smaller and less noticeable, but they’re certainly there: the leaky tap, the broken light fixture, the closet door handle that spontaneously falls off. I have a little things list, and this summer I am trying to cross them off faster than they accumulate, because these little things do accumulate. And when they accumulate, they make life a little more difficult in all of those … Continue reading →

Light Bulbs

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You might be thinking to yourself, “What is this post about?” I might have thought the same thing before a photographer friend of mine let me in on a little secret involving light bulbs and photography. Are you ready to learn the secret? First, a little background. Light has a temperature. It’s measured in degrees Kelvins (K). Just to give you an idea of some things you may relate to, normal sunlight is about 5500 K. Shadows are a bit cooler (meaning the light is a little more blue and is a cooler temperature at about 7000 K). And what … Continue reading →

Mine Pollutes Water in Nevada

I sometimes take our water supply and its purity for granted. At least I, like most Americans I think, assume my water is free of harmful chemicals. The people of Yerington, Nev., a community 65 miles southeast of Reno, have thought their water was contaminated for years, but only recently have they found proof. Peggy Pauly and her neighbors have blamed the abandoned uranium mine for the high levels of uranium in their water. Officials scoffed at the notion, but now, new government testing has finally shown there are dangerous levels of uranium, arsenic, or both in 79 percent of … Continue reading →

How to Determine Portion Sizes

I have mentioned that one of the most important things about the diabetic diet is portion control. While you get three meals a day and three snacks, you still need to follow proper portion control to remain within your diet. Now, if you are like me, you don’t have time to be bothered with a scale. I’ve bought food scales before, used them once or twice, and then put them up in the cabinet, never to see the light of day again. But, I got a very helpful sheet from the diabetic specialist that makes portion control easier. If you … Continue reading →

Home Blog Week in Review: December 8th Through December 14th

The tree is decorated and all of our holiday obligations are met. It is finally time to settle down in our home and enjoy the holidays. Here is a review of last week’s blog posts. December 8th Home Blog Week in Review: December 1st Through December 7th Today we finally made some real progress with decorating our home for Christmas. The holidays are here! You can expect many more posts about the holidays at home. Meanwhile, check out last week’s blog posts. December 9th How to Host a Yankee Swap If you don’t know what to do with that statue … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: November 2008

I hope that you had a good holiday with your little one(s). November went by so fast, it is hard to believe that december and the holidays are already upon us. Here are all of the blogs that we posted last month in the Baby Blog. November 1st Baby Blog Week in Review: October 20th Through October 26th As parents, we always worry about our children. It is so important to stay informed, whether it is an issue with BPA in plastics or baby clothing that is causing medical issues. Explore the posts in the Baby Blog for the week … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Week in Review: November 3rd Through November 9th

Has your little one been having fun with the leaves? My kids have, although I don’t expect the leaves to last must longer. Soon we will be moving on to Thanksgiving and the holiday season ahead. November 3rd Baby Names: Pay Attention to the Initials When it comes to baby names, initials mean more than you might think. Keep reading to find out why. November 5th Caffeine Linked to Underweight Babies Here is one more reason to avoid caffeine, especially if you are pregnant. A new study published in the British Medical Journal found that even a little caffeine during … Continue reading →

Halloween Candy—Yours, Mine, Ours

How many pieces of candy do you allow your children to devour on Halloween night? My parents had a strict seven-piece limit, which was imposed as soon as we returned home with our haul. Of course, that rule never sat well with my older brother, who devised his own counter-plan, whereby he stuffed as many snack-sized candy bars in his mouth as possible while roaming the neighborhood. So much for parental control. Ironically, once he became a parent himself my brother suddenly saw the benefit of placing restrictions on candy consumption. These days he allows his young son the privilege … Continue reading →

Baby Blog Month in Review: August 2008

Isn’t it crazy the way babies grow so quickly? It seems that you just get used to one stage and boom they are already into another. Tonight, were busy getting the household all set for my eldest child’s first day of second grade. My two younger ones are excited and want to start school, too. It will be a busy month. Don’t worry about the missing last week of blogs. I’ve gotten quite a few questions about where I have been. The Baby Blog tends to go on hiatus the last week of the month. That may change in the … Continue reading →