by Nicole Etolen | Aug 4, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
The majority of our trips this summer were less than an hour away, although we do have a 3-hour journey coming up for my brother’s wedding. Still, even though we may all be stuck in the car for just 60 minutes, sometimes that’s 59 minutes too long. Jacob...
by Audrey | Jul 11, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
You may have heard all the reasons why you shouldn’t apply for a store card. Usually, these reports are the result of a few people making irresponsible decisions with money. While there certainly are some legitimate concerns surrounding the use of any form of...
by Nicole Etolen | Jul 10, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
Summer is supposed to be all about having fun, splashing around in the water, and hanging out on the deck until the wee hours of the morning chatting with good friends. Unfortunately, it’s also about sunburn, heat stroke, bee stings, and itchy mosquito bites. It...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 19, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
Even though gas prices have come down a little bit since Spring, traveling far away for a vacation is still a bit expensive. Staying at home for vacation time is a great way to avoid over-spending, but really, how fun is it to just sit around in your own house for a...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 13, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
Summer vacation is supposed to be a time of fun, a break from the monotonous school year. Unfortunately, for many kids, it is also a time to completely forget a large chunk of everything they learned the previous year. Schools are forced to repeat information...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 7, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
I’ve been writing most of my life. In high school, I used to write really morose fiction that, quite honestly, would probably get me arrested into today’s “zero tolerance” over-reactive environment. I’ve written for a few small-time...
by Nicole Etolen | Jun 4, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
I have a confession: I’m not a huge fan of summer. It’s hot, sticky, and when you’re trying to entertain a kid, can be downright expensive. Within a few days of being out of school, my son will be starting with the “I’m bored!”...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 21, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
Selling something as major as an automobile can be a little stressful. Whether you’re planning to sell your car and use more public transportation in an effort to conserve the environment or planning to get rid of a second family car because you need the extra...
by Nicole Etolen | Apr 18, 2012 | Tips & Crafts
I think I’ve made it abundantly clear that when it comes to crafts, I’m the opposite of Martha Stewart. Put quite frankly, I pretty much stink at making stuff. During a trip to the shore last weekend, however,Jacob gathered up like a zillion clam shells...
by Audrey | Apr 9, 2012 | Kids & Family, Tips & Crafts
This guest post was provided by the childcare experts at Kiddie Academy. Now is the time to select a summer camp program for your children, says Claire Haas, vice president of education for Kiddie Academy, an educationally focused child care provider. Slots at...
