Function or Fashion: What do your teens wear to school in the winter?

My high school daughter left for school the other day in her sneakers…with feet of snow and ice on the ground!

Sledding, Physics and Helmets…All Part of the Same Equations

Don’t tell this to my kids – but my favorite place to sled as a kid was a hill in the woods behind a friend’s house. And, my second favorite hill was at the high school, Senior Hill, which ended at the driveway entering the campus. Talk about violating just about every sledding rule there is! If I only knew then what I know now.

Frostbite and Frostnip: what you need to know

It’s hard to tell what’s wearing on people quicker these days…the constant shoveling or the dipping temperatures.

Toys For The Season

‘Tis the season for gift buying!  Whether you’re a cyber-shopper or true adventurer, navigating your way through the maze of cars at the nearest mall and wall of people in the mall, shopping for kids is not always easy. Confounding [...]

Rosh Hashanah Musings 2011

Traditions embody so much of Rosh Hashanah that it seems fitting I republish this post each fall, on this day, as I have since the famous “tablecloth incident” occurred in my family 3 years ago.  And, before you ask…yes! I [...]

Preparing for Hurricane Irene

What a wild weather ride it has been in New England lately! First, we get one of the worst tornados of the area. Second, an earthquake occurs in the DC area and is felt throughout Massachusetts. Now, we have Hurricane [...]

When Skunks Invade Backyards

Let the Heat Wave Begin!

This was the temperature my car was reading yesterday:                     Here’s today’s temperature so far:                   Due to the humidity, though, the heat [...]

Ingredients for a Safe and Fun Summer

Summer safety tips on sun, dehydration and bugs.

4th of July Fireworks Best Enjoyed From Afar

Last weekend, we took our first road trip of the summer and had a wonderful few days. We enjoyed visiting relatives, exploring a new area, swimming, long walks, local cuisine, and ice cream that seemed to melt as soon as it was scooped. We even got to explore some museums and see some fireworks.