Guest Writer

I often wondered which was worse for the environment, Black Friday or Cyber Monday? I also often wonder if those “deals” that are advertised are really worth all the effort. I imagine there are a lot more people getting in…Read More

This Thanksgiving I feel like I have so much to be thankful for. Of course, there’s the usual—my health, the health of my family and of course, I’m thankful in general for my family. This year is unique, though. As…Read More

Once Halloween wraps up, it’s only a matter of time before the holiday season is in full swing. This means days filled with shopping, decorating and cooler weather. The drop in temperature and weather conditions can sometimes take their revenge…Read More

Illegal immigration is a hot button issue in the United States right now. A major reason is the poor economic conditions we are currently suffering. Often times, a bad economy has many people turning to illegal immigration as the problem.…Read More

Almost everyone who has been to our house over the last 12 years has their own story to share about Snickers. He greets everyone who comes through the front door with a few jumps and a bunch of kisses. Often…Read More

A lot of parents who are choosing a more natural approach to parenting, are also choosing to homeschool their children. Based on what I’ve heard from those parents, the many of them feel almost forced into homeschooling because of other…Read More

Halloween is right around the corner, which means it’s crunch time to find that perfect costume and to start getting ready for all of those spook-tacular parties. When it comes to bringing something for a holiday, I’m not as creative…Read More

Every September when the kids go back to school, so many parents who I know talk about the countdown to the first illness. It seems inevitable that kids will begin passing germs and viruses amongst themselves with the start of…Read More

A couple weeks ago, one of my co-workers left an article on my desk for me. She gave it to me after I mentioned having a friend whose child was displaying behavioral issues. The article (actually a case study), written…Read More

A few weekends ago I was invited to my friend’s family reunion party in Massachusetts. The house where the party was held was a 40-minute drive away from civilization on a beautifully renovated property tucked away in the Berkshire Mountains.…Read More