Category Archives: lifestyles

How to keep little girls, little girls a little longer

With the increasing sexualization of young girls in the media, “parents are re-examining the toddlers-and-tiaras Disney princess craze and whether little girls become little women too soon.” Short of sequestering them from the media, how do we protect our young … Continue reading

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Person of Interest

Have any of you see the new tv show called Person of Interest? It’s about these two guys, Mr. Finch (Michael Emerson) and John Reese (Jim Caviezel). They are able to see if something BAD is going to happen in public government camera’s … Continue reading

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Sugary Drinks, Greatest Source Of Added Sugars

I had no idea that there was so much sugar in all this stuff. Check this out. What do you give your kids to drink? Do they drink a lot of pop, juice or these “vitamin” drinks? I know when … Continue reading

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Firms to charge smokers, obese more for healthcare

I’m kind of wondering how you’ll all feel about this. Do you think you should pay the same for your insurance than those around you that are really living unhealthy lifestyles? More and more companies are starting to do this … Continue reading

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5 Tips to More Energy

I wanted to share this with you. I found these very good and easy idea’s. From The Oprah Blog

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Ruth Madoff

Did any of you happen to see the Ruth Madoff interview with her son Andrew on 60 Minutes Sunday night? I found it to be very sad. I find her to be a very sheltered woman and extremely naive. Here’s a small … Continue reading

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Infomercials

Do you enjoy the thrill of a purchase from an infomercial, QVC, HLN? Here is an interview with someone who’s addicted to it. Sue wrote this post about “As seen on TV” but it was so long ago I thought … Continue reading

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Telephone Protocol

Here’s the million dollar question for today. It’s about returning phone calls. Most of us have “caller ID” I’m sure so you know most of the time who called if you were away from the phone. Most of us also … Continue reading

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Cell Phone Spies

According to a Harris poll, half of us are cell phone video spies, quick to pull out the phone whenever we witness someone in an embarrassing, or compromising position/activity/article of clothing. Are you a spy? And, if so, what is … Continue reading

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How does this happen?

When this happened the other day, there were a lot more upset people than I thought there would be. I hate news stories like this about animals and most times I have to leave the room or turn the channel. … Continue reading

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Language immersion schools

What do you guys all think about this? I do know quite a few Canadian parents who chose to immerse their kids in French schools but I’m not familiar with all of these languages. What a huge choice. What other languages … Continue reading

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Texting or phone call?

31% of cell phone owners who use text messaging prefer to be contacted by text, rather than voice. Does this describe you? I’d prefer to text if I really just want to tell someone one thing and don’t necessarily want to have … Continue reading

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Does the apple fall far from the tree?

What do you think about this? Does the “apple fall far from the tree?” Do you believe in “a chip off the old block?” Are you a lot like your family? Do you see the same “type” of people in … Continue reading

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Roman Polanski inspired by SKL

SKL wrote this one day last week and it just got hidden in the talk of the day but after I went back and re-read it, it made me want to talk more about it. Do you young people even … Continue reading

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Beach Behavior

What was the worst beach behavior you have ever seen? Is it a beach fashion faux pas–like speedos, white see-through bathing suits, or thongs? Or bad beach and pool etiquette like blasting loud music, littering or smoking? What gets on … Continue reading

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Girlfriend Getaway

Nearly 1 in 4 women have gone on a girlfriend getaway, and more than half want to do so in the future. Have you ever, and if so, where did you go? What did you do? How much FUN was … Continue reading

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Future Disappointment?

I haven’t written a personal post in a very long time. I do need an honest opinion, but please be nice. 🙂 I was talking with some of the other baseball moms at practice yesterday. We were talking about what … Continue reading

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The New Graffiti

I was browsing around the web the other day, and I came across these before and after pictures: The statue, entitled “Solace  in the Wind”, stands at one of the harbors in Wellington, New Zealand, is just one of many … Continue reading

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The Height of Frivolous

Imagine a childhood so horrid that, when you reached adulthood, you felt justified in filing a lawsuit against your mother for “bad parenting”. Your childhood must have been pretty bad, right? Maybe she beat you – and not just a … Continue reading

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What do they do up there?

Every single time I see this it really makes me smile. It could have been us. Do you have good memories like this?

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Are you good with money?

When it comes to money matters, what is your greatest fear? Are you good with money? Who handles your money and does the bill paying? What are people’s biggest worries? Here’s a poll on what worries most Americans. Inspired by … Continue reading

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Georgia’s shocking ads

Parents in Georgia are split about the appropriateness of a set of shocking new ads aimed at raising awareness of Georgia’s rising childhood obesity rates. Do you think these ads will do more harm than good? Watch the clip. Do … Continue reading

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What is your “American Dream?”

According to a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair survey, the “American Dream,” is NOT the white picket fence home. The ultimate dream for the majority of Americans, is to provide their child(ren) a better life. How would you describe the American dream?

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Flirting to get what you want

A whopping 85% of British women admit they flirt in order to get discounts on everything from gym memberships to travel agencies to the local bar. Are you a flirt? If so, what have you gained and/or gotten away with … Continue reading

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Luck? Fate? Sharing?

The lucky guy who scored the Mega Millions winning ticket said someone deliberately cut in front of him and bought a ticket, just before he purchased the $319 Million winner. He attributed winning the jackpot to ‘the fickle finger of … Continue reading

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