I’m inspired to write this as my kids are finishing their last few hours of classes before Thanksgiving Break. I thought about writing it after Fall Break when I was most irritated about it. Our kids get a few breaks during the school year. I don’t really count the odd Monday off now and then. […]
Free Amazon Prime for College Students
Did you know that your student may be able to get 6 months free of Amazon Prime Student? There are some terrific benefits to giving the free trial a shot: Free 2-day shipping for all of those “necessities” that kids run out of like shampoo and deodorant. Or maybe even just some snacks and food […]
Starting the College Process (For Real)
Every day when I get the mail, it is full of flyers and catalogs from various schools. Most of them are for my senior, but a few are even starting to pop up for my sophomore. We have now officially entered the college process…and not just in the “that might be cool some day” way. […]
Do Your Kids Say the Pledge at School?
School has started again, which means the memes about the Pledge and prayer in schools are once again circulating on social media. We can agree to disagree on whether a “moment of silence” is a substitute for “prayer.” But the issue of the Pledge of Allegiance is one that really pushes my buttons year after […]
Feeling Like a Teenager Again
The title of this post is pretty darn optimistic, isn’t it? I feel like a teenager again!! I’m sorry to have tricked you, but it’s probably not what you are expecting. This morning as I was thinking about my typical day, I realized that I have an awful lot in common with my teenage self. […]
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