One of my favorite pastimes is going to the movies. I love watching movies, and I especially love watching them at the theater. There’s just something about it that I… love. Anyway, now that I live with my sister and her 9-month-old, I don’t get to go to the movies nearly as often as I used to. The logistics are just too complicated. I don’t have a problem going to the theater by myself, but it just doesn’t feel right to tell my sis, “Hey, I’m going to the movies, see you later,” and then leave her at home with the baby. And finding a baby sitter for the occasion is not always cheap or convenient. So, when Star Trek hit theaters, I was in a pickle. Of all the movies ever made, Star Trek ones are my favorite. Yes, I’m a nerd, I know, it’s hilarious. Anyway, I was determined to see Star Trek at the theater. Fortunately, my sister wanted to go see it, too. The problem? Our scheduled baby sitter was sick. Big problem. We ultimately decided to go with a rather risky plan: We would see the latest show available and hope the baby would sleep through it. Read the rest of this entry »

With the economy becoming more volitile by the day, consumer confidence is getting shakier. One never knows from one day to the next if his or her job will be there, if there will be anything left of investments and even how to survive each day. Are there things that you can do, even as a hardworking citizen with a moderate income? Absolutely. Read the rest of this entry »

This week sees just one recall — batteries used in radio-controlled toy helicopters. Read the rest of this entry »

This week sees just one recall – personalized pacifiers. Read the rest of this entry »

This is a great family craft because everyone can do it. Small children will have fun with it because often they are learning how to set the table, how to help out at mealtime. Everybody has their own chair at the dinner table (or the kitchen table in most houses…).

Children can make placemats for the whole family, designing them with some of the materials to look similar in design so that they match each other.

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