The History of a Delicacy: Lobster

The History of a Delicacy: Lobster

Lobster is hands down one of my favorite meals, yet this expensive delicacy is definitely a special treat given its serious price tag. So, it’s really hard to imagine that lobster was at one time considered a poor man’s meal. When European settlers first came to North...
Time to Shine

Time to Shine

  I think it’s safe to say that right about now, every parent in the world is appreciating their kids’ teachers on a whole new level. Many of us saw the hilarious viral video of the ranting Israeli mom who, just days in, was completely overwhelmed by...
Social Distancing

Social Distancing

It’s hard to believe that a month ago we were cheerfully celebrating Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekend, barely 2 months into a brand new decade, which offered such hope and promise.  Many of us were on winter break or taking advantage of a long weekend with...
Little Things Create The Best Memories

Little Things Create The Best Memories

  When I think back to my childhood, some of my most vivid memories are of simple things such as sitting next to my grandmother as she sewed a blanket for my teddy bear, or lying in the grass with my mom on a summer day, describing the shapes of clouds in the...
GOAL – PLAN – ACTION!

GOAL – PLAN – ACTION!

The New Year is an about fresh starts and new beginnings, resolutions and setting goals. As adults, we reassess our lives and create a plan for the coming year, yet kids are often left out of this process. But who says that kids can’t get in on the action, too! In...
Bring Back Basic Manners, Please!

Bring Back Basic Manners, Please!

Holy Lack of Decorum, Batman! What has happened to children’s manners these days? When Fred Astaire said, “the hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any”, I wonder if he was looking into a crystal ball. Our society seems to have lost its...