Is there a secret to getting sheets crisp and wrinkle free? I have been stumped for years and have tried every trick, but nothing seems to work. My dryer even has a de-wrinkle setting but guess what, my sheets are still filled with wrinkles and creases. I do not let...
After September 11, 2001, the company I was employed at went through several phases of layoffs. I worked for a senior executive which unfortunately, made me the keeper of the cut list. One of my coworkers and good friends was on that list and I became very sad. I really...
Layoffs continue in Central Florida and again, they are way too close for comfort. As mentioned in my previous post, Coping Emotionally and Financially After Being Laid Off, the entire ordeal is draining! Even if you're not the one cut, watching coworkers and friends pack their belongings is heart wrenching....
I am a firm believer that parents should not have to sacrifice their sense of style when it comes to nursery furniture. My husband and I had an extremely difficult time finding something that met our expectations. We didn't want to settle for a crib and dresser, we wanted to...
I am a bit frustrated wondering how a business can run out of certain merchandise. While visiting our home state of Virginia, my husband and I couldn't wait to go to La Madeleine for a bowl of delicious Tomato Basil soup. It is our ritual to stop at the Reston...
I fully respect the position of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers to safeguard our airports, but do they have to act like such asses? On my flight out of Orlando, the TSA officer that was overseeing the security line ran into me with a cart filled with trays. She saw...
There was never a question in my mind about breast feeding my baby and my goal was to try for at least 6 months. My husband and I even went to a Breast Feeding 101 class so we would know what to anticipate. Despite the efforts, nothing prepared me for...
I find it strange that whenever I mention my son will be an only child, people give me the dirtiest looks and lecture me as to why he should have a little brother or sister. Why do people insist they know what is best for my family? My husband and...