On my recent trip to Virginia, I became quite observant of body language and how people respond to certain gestures...mainly a friendly smile. I couldn't believe the amount of people who just don't smile let alone make eye contact with others. I was amazed that my first friendly encounter was...
I have been a Stay At Home Mom (SAHM) for a year now and the most annoying thing I have experienced is the amount of telemarketing calls that flood my telephone! My number is registered on the Do Not Call Registry; however, they still come in! Most of these calls...
My husband and I shop at Whole Foods for groceries and the other day we witnessed something that really grossed us out. If you have been to a Whole Foods, you already know they have nice displays and typically let you sample some fabulous foods. If you are not familiar...
Today is the anniversary of the 9/11/01 tragedy and I am sure we can all remember exactly where we were when we learned about the terrorist attacks on the United States of America. I remember being dazed and confused trying to comprehend how someone could intentionally kill thousands of innocent...
A friend sent me an email containing life lessons written by Regina Brett, a columnist for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. I hope you find them as valuable as I did. "To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 45 lessons life taught me. It is the most-requested column I've...
What is wrong with people? A stranger in a Georgia Wal-Mart warns a mother to shut her crying toddler up or he'd do it for her. He wasn't joking either, he struck the littler girl multiple times in the face. I couldn't believe this story when I read it on...
Let's face it, one way or another our lives are being impacted by the current recession. Small changes can make a difference when it comes to saving money. Here are a few EASY money saving tips from The Unemployed Mom. Stop Eating Out! Going out to eat is expensive! Despite...
Yesterday, I blogged about my efforts to try to save a steer that was running around on a busy road. Unfortunately, the steer was hit by a car; however, he did survive with only a slight limp. The story gets even funnier... Remember I mentioned I was 6 months pregnant...