When Your Toddler Becomes A Child is my first guest post for Parenting Diva. It outlines some of the signs that tell you that your child is growing up. See if you recognize any of them.  read more »

So you want to give a Chanukah gift that doesn't contain lead or dangerous magnetic parts, won't be recalled, has some Jewish content, and is so much fun to play that all of a sudden you've equated Jewish and fun in everyone's mind. Your kids grow up to love being Jewish. All because you bought the right Chanukah present this year.

Ok, maybe that's a big wish. But I might be able to help.  read more »

I took my grandsons to see the new movie ENCHANTED the day before Thanksgiving. It was cute, with plenty of laughs. The boys were still talking about it last night.  read more »

I am having a bad day, I need to vent, Do not pity me because my life is actually great, I just need to Vent... This happens to me a lot when I feel Human. I was not raised to believe in Faith and to think that everything in life I receive is a result of my dedication and hard work.  read more »

Hideaki Asada bought his second radio-controlled helicopter in two months last week. The first one broke after his 8-year-old son, Keito, crashed the toy during landing.

"This one is just for me. Keito has shown he can't be trusted yet," said Asada, 39. Dad likes to fly the 15-centimetre (6-inch) chopper at night, after a long day in the accounting division in an IT consulting company.  read more »

This is a poem that I wrote today while feeling frustrated with dealing with the house and the kids. Enjoy! ...

THE PASSING

Rushing
bellowing
clutter
discord

Struggling
overwhelming
tension
surreality

Anger
frustration
discontentment
rage

How much can come to pass
before serenity spreads her peace?  read more »

Everyone knows the story of Cinderella. There are a few things about the story that I would like clarification on.
1. What happened to Cinderella's Father? I know he died, but how?
2. Do you think her father knew what Cinderella's step mother was really like?
3. Do you think her father treated her better than her step sister's?  read more »

I have never thought this would happen but it is true I agree with Senator Clinton. Please check out this link http://www.kidsandcars.org/  read more »

My mother stopped by the house early this morning. She got here in time for Pet hour. Pet hour is an hour every morning in my house where we all gang up on our pets. One walks the dog while the other cleans the Rabbit cage while the other cleans the kitty litter box, Then we move on to changing the Iguana cage and feed the fish.  read more »

At the risk of sounding like my grandmother--what is wrong with kids these days?  read more »