We adopted a dog at the end of August. Two days prior to receiving him, I had no plans, ideas, or thoughts about having a dog - and yet, here he is. We adopted him from a family who could no longer keep him - if we hadn't brought him ...
If you have young children, and by “young,” I mean kids under the age of twelve, chances are you have little art things hanging around your house. Most of those “little art things” in my house are broken crayons, and thanks to the ingenuity of another mom on one of ...
So we all know the mantra of the green movement: Reduce, reuse and recycle. A recycling container downtown Ann Arbor.Seemingly everywhere are green containers that are designed for recycling products, and many people have green tubs in their garages for sorting recyclable materials. But what if ‘reusing’ and ‘recycling’ meant ...
Last week, I promised to share my whole wheat bread recipe, but as I contemplated writing this article, I realized that I should probably explain myself a bit and elaborate on why I do things the way I do. Home-baked whole wheat bread I am, above all, frugal AND nutritionally-minded. ...
As I continue down my path, I am privileged to make observations about myself and figure out who I am a little bit more. Most have this opportunity, but many don’t take the time for navel gazing introspection. I’ve been blessed recently with the time to think and ponder and ...
Note: This is a 2-part article on saving on utility bills and economizing; the first part ran on 11.18.09 Experts say that caulking around windows (inside & out) is an effective way to cut down on drafts and cold air that leaks in through an older or improperly-set window. We ...
Note: This is a 2-part article on saving on utility bills and economizing; the second part will run on 11.25.09 One thing I notice as both a working-parent and as someone who tries to be responsible with her budgeted cash is that so-called economic "experts" cannot seem to agree about ...
I’ve recently rejoined the ranks of the working stiffs - and by that, I mean the ranks of the non-freelancing working stiffs. It’s been quite a few years (12, to be exact) since I worked in Corporate America. The job is great - it’s steady work from a busy employer, ...
My husband and I took last Friday to head to the Renaissance Festival in Holly and had a fantastic time. I have wanted to go for years, but hadn't gone - with only the usual paltry excuses. But Brendan & I had such a great time at the Saline Celtic ...
As a homeschooling family, we tend to follow the schedule of the public school system with one exception: when the material is done, we break for summer. Last year, that meant pulling out the calendar and letting our son count up the number of day until he wanted to be ...
Today is Sept. 11, 2009. It is eight years after the tragic events in Manhattan, Alexandria, and a field in Pennsylvania. Time has a way of healing old wounds, but sometimes I wonder if time hasn't healed them as much as it's filled our minds and hearts with "more current" ...
One of the few comics I still read is One Big Happy, by Rick Detorie. The kids, Joe & Ruthie, never grow up and never lose their innocence. Their parents are average parents of average means, trying to instill their values and manners in their kids. Who doesn’t do that ...
Brendan got his first bike when he was 3 - and we bought it a size larger than was recommended for a 3 year old so that he would get some growth-room out of it. Fait accompli. Until this year - our child has shot up so much in height ...
I'm delighted and honored to be a contributor to AnnArbor.com, but by way of introduction ... I was born at U of M and have lived all of my life as a devoted Wolverine, even when there was intense pressure from the fans of That Other University Southeast of Us. ...
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