My daughter's high school recently switched to a "nearly paperless" registration process. I still have to write out a bus-transportation eligibility form, but all other registration is done online. That's supposed to make it easier. Faster, even. But when I tried to register my daughter for the coming school year, it took me three times Continue Reading
ArchivesFebruary, 2011
28FebWeird Holiday Monday: Proxy and Potty Edition
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26FebBe a Savvy Blogger!
Do you have a blog? Whether you blog about family events, your favorite recipes, craft projects, sports, homemaking or entertainment, you probably are always looking for easy ways to help out the audience you already have as well as gain new readership. Our very own Coupon Widget can help you with that! You can choose Continue Reading
25FebHole in the Wall Gang
Planning to rob your neighbor's house? Be careful what you use as your entry point. My local newspaper detailed the antics of one petty thief who thought it would be a good idea to steal some jewelry and electronics from his neighbor's place. Since they lived in townhouses, they shared a common wall. It was Continue Reading
25FebDon't Try This at Home
If you're walking down hallways in the dark, sometimes things will pop out of nowhere and trip you. Even if you're not starring in a horror movie. I had to learn this the hard way. More accurately, I had to learn this the stupid way. Some of the Cub Scouts were working on a music Continue Reading
24FebForecast Calls for 4-Percent Retail Growth in 2011
Retailers Expecting Bounce-Back Year in 2011 by Doug Desjardins While retailers are still wary of predictions about a retail recovery, new numbers from the National Retail Federation (NRF) provide the strongest indication yet that a retail rebound has arrived. The Retail Sales Outlook report released by the NRF in February calls for a 4-percent increase Continue Reading
24FebBlack History Month
Are you a history buff? Then you probably love it when a whole month is dedicated to the study of a certain aspect of history. Each February, the month is dedicated to learning about Black History. It's not just for school kids anymore, though schools are very busy during February helping children learn about African-Americans Continue Reading
24FebTying the Knot? There's an App for That
There is no shortage of planning options for couples who want to organize an upcoming wedding. You could go with a paper-and-pencil wedding organizer, which were just coming into fashion when I got married a little more than 20 years ago. But now, it's very easy to take wedding planning to a whole new high-tech Continue Reading
23FebWindshield Hazards
A trip down a local highway after a recent snowstorm got me thinking about what some drivers apparently don't think about: their windshields. If you don't notice your windshield, that's a good thing. That means it's not dirty, covered with something, or broken. Back to that drive down Route 130: I observed another driver tailgating Continue Reading
23FebOne Day at a Time
I've figured out that in order to get a book deal these days, you've got to have a blog in which you promise to do something for a whole year and write about it every day. It's like a paper version of a reality show, and I've got to admit that I'm hooked. In the Continue Reading
22FebHigh in Fiber
For a while now, I've known that Lucky Charms are made with whole grain. It says so right on the box. I'm guessing that doesn't include the marshmallows. It's not like anyone eats the cereal part of Lucky Charms anyway. That's just there because no one can get away with marketing a box full of Continue Reading