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Jun 17, 2011

Ric Elias had an amazing story about "changing" after he survived the Miracle on the Hudson landing.  Listen to his audio.

Jun 14, 2011

While school (public school) is pretty much free, camps, vacations, afternoons at the movies, and ice cream runs aren't. Summer can be expensive! Here are seven websites that offer discounts that can help save you some cash this summer:AAA If you have a AAA card, but never think about it except when you're in need of roadside assistance, think again. Your card will get you discounts at a variety of theme parks, museums, zoos, and hotels.

May 24, 2011

A devastating tornado destroyed the southwest Missouri city of Joplin during the weekend.The death toll from Sunday's twister was raised to 116 Monday afternoon, but the city said rescue efforts Monday led to the discovery of seven survivors. Much of the city was leveled, and many Missourians are now homeless and lost their possessions to the storm.Below is a list of some non-profit agencies and ways viewers can respond to Sunday's disaster: By Text Message

May 12, 2011

Helping your child master these simple rules of etiquette will get him noticed -- for all the right reasons.Your child's rude attitude isn't always intentional. Sometimes kids just don't realize it's impolite to interrupt, pick their nose, or loudly observe that the lady walking in front of them has a large behind! And in the hustle and bustle of daily life, busy moms and dads don't always have the time to focus on etiquette. But if you reinforce these 25 must-do manners, you'll raise a polite, kind, well-liked child.- Manner #1

May 9, 2011

"Rules of Usage for Facebook and Phone" contract. Because we pay the bills in this house, we get to decide how the phone and internet are used. But why a contract? Well, I've found that clearly stating expectations in writing works really well with our kids. Plus a printed and signed document gives us all something to refer back to if he should ever "forget" the rules.  Rules of Usage for Facebook and Phone/Texting 

Apr 22, 2011

You may have heard this before, but it’s still fun to put the high gas prices in perspective. Diet Snapple 16 oz $1.29 ... $10.32 per gallon

Apr 15, 2011

More and more footage keeps surfacing. This could perhaps be the most terrifying video yet- http://theweek.com/article/index/213658/japan-the-most-horrifying-tsunami-video-yet

Apr 11, 2011

Learn what to eat when you’re feeling stressed, cranky, sad and more.  While that tub of ice cream in the back of the freezer may be what you crave when you’re feeling blue, there is a long list of other (healthier!) foods that can cure a grouchy morning or a stressed-out afternoon.

Apr 5, 2011

NEED A RIDE?  THE BEST CARS FOR YOUR TEENAGER  You'll get plenty of opinions about the best vehicle for y