I started my career as a paralegal at “‘the” law firm in south Florida. Our offices were located on the island of Palm Beach. I ended my career as the membership and marketing…
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Giving: A New Kind of Shopping Spree
One of the feelings I hate is what I’ll call the after-Christmas glut. It’s a little like that feeling you can get after a Thanksgiving feast: I reeeeaaally ate too much. I…
Homemade Carpet Spot-Cleaner: Easy and Cheap
My carpet and I have a pretty close relationship, considering that between the dog and a few preschoolers, I scrub it at least twice a week. MomBlogger Jenn Dyer and…
A Simple Meal
Kristina walked into our yard selling overpriced magazines. She explained that she was from the inner city and the organization she represented gave her an opportunity to “reach her goals.” …
The Eternal Value of Scrubbing Your Toilet
I’m sure it has crossed your mind at some point: This toilet only gets dirty again. My kids wear their clothes and toss them in the hamper (or don’t) again. These beds…
Powerless Ike
This weekend we spent a great deal of time watching the weather as Hurricane Ike pounded the Texas coastline. Pictures of ravaged homes and floating debris made my gut twist….
Is it that Obvious?
At our house, if my toddler uses the toilet, my preschooler gets a jellybean, too; we want him to encourage his brother. On one such occasion, I told the eldest…
Mom and the City
by Paula Dumas Balance has officially gone Hollywood. Did you catch The Today Show interview with Sarah Jessica Parker a while back? She was asked if she would consider doing…