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Give the Gift of Safety

If you are looking for a creative gift for a teenager or a babysitter you may consider giving her the gift of CPR/First Aid training. This is a great skill for any person to have. If you have a home daycare provider, she needs to re-certify every year. This is a thoughtful present that can save her some money. If you have a teenager that baby-sits for you on a regular basis, or a family member that baby-sits for others, this can be quite beneficial. You can consider giving the First Aid/CPR package to your home daycare provider. You may … Continue reading →

Hospital Crosses Line

Note: When I originally wrote this article, there were no statements available except from the mother and father and those that represent them. I looked up several articles to do this blog. The hospital and the police department have now added statements to the story in backing their position. I obviously am concerned about the health and safety of babies. As a result of ‘new’ information, I have changed this blog and am adding a follow up blog on our own story of hospital staff bullies. Look for it soon! I’ve written an incendiary title and I know it. This … Continue reading →

Scrapbooking: Put a Butterfly on it

My friend Grace is a die-hard quilter. Her work and the work of her compadres is beautiful, and every project seems to come out a masterpiece. “Don’t you ever make a mistake?” I asked her. “Sure we do. We just put a butterfly on it,” she answered. I looked at her with no understanding whatsoever. She went on to explain that they weren’t necessarily mistakes, but occasions for butterflies. Her appliqués were often not planned, but cover-ups! The same rule applies in scrapbooking. They’re not mistakes, they’re opportunities. In the example here, I screwed up the title. I tried to … Continue reading →

Destinations for Hitting the Slopes

More and more families are learning the value of the family ski trip. In addition to great exercise, ski trips prepare families for future years of enjoyment while spending time in a winter wonderland. My family and I are avid skiers so I wanted to share some of my favorite destinations with you. If you have never skied before, a few days of lessons and everyone will have a ball. First, I love Squaw Valley in the state of California. With more than 4,000 acres of beginner and intermediate runs, Squaw Valley gets our vote for an excellent destination for … Continue reading →