Written by Anya President Obama is scheduled to leave Washington on Thursday night and fly to Copenhagen, Denmark to assist with the final pitch to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on behalf of his beloved adopted hometown. The IOC is scheduled to make a decision on October 2nd as to which fortunate city will be awarded hosting duties of the 2016 Olympics. In … [Read more...]
Perfect Uses For the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
Written by Samantha My favorite cleaning product is hands down the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. There are no harmful fumes- (no more headaches) and they're reusable. I cut them in half to get more life out of them. I keep one in my kitchen and one in the bathroom- after its served its purpose on the counter tops/sinks it becomes the floor eraser (great for sticky spills). … [Read more...]
Before I Turn 30
Written by Liz My birthday is at the end of September, so this time of year is always a pensive one for me. Since I am about to turn 29, I naturally started thinking of things I need to do before I am 30. Here is a basic list I came up with…. … [Read more...]
The Criminalization of Prayer
Written by Samantha Both the Principal (Frank Lay) and the Director of Athletics (Robert Freeman) at a Florida high School in Santa Rosa County are facing the possibility of fines, jail time and the loss of their retirement benefits. Why? During a luncheon to honor financial contributors for the school's athletic Field House, Principal Lay reportedly asked Mr. Freeman to … [Read more...]
Practically Perfect Chocolate Cheesecake
Written by Samantha Recently I made this deliciously simple chocolate cheesecake for my family and it was a huge hit! What makes it practically perfect? * It's quick, easy, and requires no water bath! * It has one less package of cream cheese than most cheesecakes- no sour cream, and no heavy whipping cream which = less fat. … [Read more...]
Taylor Swift’s Stolen Moment
Written by Nancy Congrats to Taylor Swift who won "best female video" at the MTV VMAs yesterday. Little did anyone know Kanye West would bum-rush her on the stage, grab the mic and add his two cents about Beyonce's video just after Taylor began making her acceptance speech. … [Read more...]
Star Crossed- Interview With the Author!
Reading is my escape from the real world- work, laundry that demands to be put away, dinners that have to be cooked, appointments that have to be scheduled. It’s nice to get away from it all- if only for a few moments. When I choose a book I look for something fun, something that I can really enjoy- something that will have me laughing out loud. … [Read more...]
Review: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman
Written by Jennie The subtitle of this book, originally published in 1997, presents the story in a nutshell: "A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures". … [Read more...]
Ode to Netflix
Written by Liz I have a new love in my life. It has revolutionized how I live and my day to day activities. It is more than just a tool- it is a lifestyle. This love…. Is Netflix. … [Read more...]
Stay At Home Mom ???
Written by Barbara Mountjoy Some time ago, I noticed a new term in the e-lists and blogs I was reading regularly: SAHM. Frustrated, I looked up the term (I love Wikipedia!) and discovered its meaning: Stay At Home Mom. … [Read more...]