Going to San Jose del Cabo – The other side of Cabo

When you think of Cabo, or Los Cabos, you might imagine celebs at the Palmilla Hotel, or the cruise ships lining the coast and shuttling passengers to and from the mainland. In March, Spring Break students take over this sunny coastal town in Baja California, Mexico. A fleet of glass-bottom boats waits to take tourists [...]

A Mother's Open Letter to Miley Cyrus – Guest Post

Dear Miley Cyrus,

My family has been a huge fan of yours since the day you began your Hannah Montana — we were hooked and just loved your music, show, lyrics — all of it! The most memorable day was when we all went dressed as Hannah Montana (wigs and all) to see your 3D movie! We saw some warning signs that your content might not be kid-appropriate for more than a couple years, but we kept an eye out — surely, ultimately, our job, not the media's…

Clone Wars Adventures – Video Game Review

I consider myself a Star Wars® fan and I enjoy online gaming so I was interested in playing the new Star Wars® Clone Wars Adventures® game online. This game from Lucas Arts and Sony Online Entertainment is rated E10+. This game is definitely a step up from Petville and Farmville. It puts itself in the arena of Cartoon Networks’ Fusion Fall online game for youths age 10+. The base level membership is free with options to upgrade to a paid subscription to access exclusive content. You can also purchase in-game items through credit card, PayPal® or through your cell phone’s SMS (text messaging service).

Guest Post – Spring cleaning tips from organizing expert Tina Murphy

To kick-off the spring cleaning season, and as a special treat for my blog readers, I asked Tina Murphy to share her favorite tips on how to conquer this stressful seasonal ritual. Tina is an interior decorator and organizing expert who has been sharing her expertise with those of us who are organizationally challenged for [...]

Got Yard Signs?

During election time, candidates in our area set their sights on prime pieces of land — not for personal investment, but for personal use nonetheless — our front yards.