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Goodbye, old fridge! Moms, how many of you have been waiting impatiently for an excuse to get rid of an old appliance? You’ve put up with the noisy dishwasher or the hand-me-down clothes washer for all this time because they still work, but deep in your heart you long for the convenience of a […]
Spring Break is fast approaching AND (thanks to our elected officials) many of our schools are on different calendars this year. Thanks to the many children’s organizations who stepped up and will provide two camps this year! Here is your shortcut to the best Spring Break options. Here are the more obvious options: McWane Science […]
On Friday, February 21st, Apple released a software update for the iPhone and iPad. If you are like me, I tend to ignore the app and software updates until I need it. In this case, iPhone and iPad users should not delay! This update, while pushed with little fanfare, is important because it repairs […]
If you want to be in good shape for the upcoming holiday season, pick up outfits for Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas now while the selection is best. If you’re shooting for matching or coordinating outfits for Christmas card photos, you’ll need to get moving. Seasonal kids’ clothing features an ever-expanding variety of themes and colors, so you don’t have to settle for holly green or bright Halloween orange. There are […]
Here’s a handy diversion for your child: Teletales, a free audio recording of a children’s short story provided by the Hoover Public Library. Dial 205-444-7838 and hear a new story each week. This number is helpful for the wait at the doctor’s office, a long line at the checkout, or simple practice dialing a phone number. Save this number in your cell phone […]
and then there are the digital pics to sort… This Saturday, May 21st, has been designated by self-appointed end-times specialist Harold Camping as the date the world will end. So convicted is this guy that he has marshaled all his resources to warn others of the coming end. Although I’m not concerned that Saturday is the last […]
Spanx Headquarters, Buckhead It’s time to be thankful for all our blessings, big and small. So let’s take a moment of gratitude for a product that makes the big appear smaller by about one dress size: Spanx. Our moms wore girdles or underwear with panels and shapewear of all sorts, but those thick elastic bands […]
When my son came home talking about a “fie-ten,” I couldn’t make out what he was talking about. Had he been fighting at school? No. You want a fightin’ necklace? No. You mean Fi – 10, like with the number ten? No! It’s spelled ”P-H-I?” It was greek to me, alright. But Hibbett Sports knew exactly what he was talking about, […]
Ever wonder why there are no "Sexy Husband jeans?" Of course not. It's an oxymoron, like "short sleeve dress shirt. But we are on a mission to change that." Most of us moms got the memo about mom jeans and have studiously avoided the high waist, light rinse look that has become synonymous with frumpy […]
Even Santa would blush at this sleigh bed You know you’ve been curious…perhaps you have also seen the ads featuring auctions and special savings events for “World of Decor” (a furniture and accessory reseller currently housed in the old Linens & Things near Target on hwy 280). The ads have always caught my attention only for the fact that […]