Around Town: Thanksgiving
There's more to Thanksgiving than stuffing your face!Staten IslandNovember 21Native American Social: The Real Thanksgiving - 1pm. Share traditional Native American comfort food with a presentation by Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe. This event will feature facts related to the 1621 Plymouth colony and the Wampanoug people, avoiding the mythology that surrounds "the first thanksgiving". http://

Froot Loops are good for your kids?
Well. They're better than they used to be.The Kellogg's Company has made a renewed commitment to nutrition as part of their effort to make their food healthier, so that their customers will have healthier choices. In kids cereal, that seems like a bad idea. (For an established brand, that is.) I grew up with Apple Jacks and Froot Loops, and I'm pretty sure that no one was particularly concerned

My Precious Kid Review, Coupon and Giveaway
I'm so excited to be hosting a giveaway for these incredible products. And better, that there will be SIX winners. That's right! Six winners in all!Okay... I shouldn't get ahead of myself here. Let's talk about My Precious Kid.Based in Oregon, My Precious Kid was founded by Kay Green, a Christian homeschooling mom whose ideas about ID tags for her own kiddos soon grew to the over 150 product

One Fine Season by Michael Sheehan Book Review
Michael Sheehan's writing debut is mostly a winner. The story has a sad beginning, made sadder by the real-life tragedies that inspired the main character; but Danny Grace, and his killer pitching arm are a winsome combination.It helps that the book is populated with so many interesting and likable characters. Josh Sizemore as the aging catcher and mentor; Johnny Flint, the philosophical

You Know You Grew Up In The 80's if:
I was forwarded an email today that I've just gotta share (Thanks, Nina!)Kids - you have no idea!You Know You Grew Up In The 80's if: 1. You used to buy cassette singles… and still have some stashed somewhere… 2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton 3. Girls wore biker shorts under their skirts and felt stylishly sexy.