Josh had Friday off for semester break and we were looking for something inside to do since the weather was crummy. I had seen that a new exhibit was arriving at the Milwaukee Jewish Museum and asked him if he would like to attend the opening of The Girl in the Diary: Searching for Rywka from the Łódź Ghetto at the Jewish Museum in Milwaukee with me. He just finished studying the Holocaust in American History class and was eager to see this new exhibit. How long will The Girl in the Diary
T-Mobile’s Magenta First Responder Plan
Have you ever needed the aid of a first responder? Those of you who have been following me since the early days might remember that Josh took a ride in an ambulance back when he was in Kindergarten. I'm sharing that story again thanks to our post sponsor, T-Mobile (who has a special discount program just for first responders). You know how you have those certain moments in life that you can remember clear as day even years later? I remember sitting at the computer down in the family room
6 Things That Are Harmful to Granite
I've mentioned that we are starting to plan our kitchen renovation. Every time I think I've picked out what I want and have settled on exactly what we will be doing, I learn a little more and change my mind. I've gone from tile floors to hardwood to vinyl plank. Now I'm second guessing my countertop selection. I had settled on granite figuring it is pretty much indestructible and needs no work once it's installed, but then my mom (who has granite countertops) suggested I do a little research.
Six Ways to Reduce Your Stress
Being told by your doctor that you need to reduce your stress level can be, well, stressful! (Ironic, isn't it?) But in reality, stress can take a real toll on our health. The Mayo Clinic cites stress as the cause of a number of ailments including high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity and diabetes just to start. I know that the frequency of my migraines goes u when I am under more stress than usual. Some stress is out of our control. Work situations may be stressful and we may not
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How to Stay Healthy while Traveling
Nothing can take the fun out of a vacation like getting sick. The combination of being off of your regular schedule, being on the go and probably not getting as much sleep puts you in a prime position for getting sick. There are several things you can do to help you and your family stay healthy while traveling. Wear an n95 mask on airplanes where the air is recycled. You will be breathing the ...
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Add Some Serenity to Your Travel with Sony
As someone who travels quite a bit, I find myself ...
Win A Dream Vacation with Apple Vacations
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Staying in Boston with a Teen : Things to Consider
Boston has long been one of my favorite US cities! ...
