No matter the season or the reason, children love to have gifts. Some people may think that getting kids birthday gifts doesn’t require any creative thinking. Surely, they don’t know that today’s children are quite picky about the gifts they receive and sometimes express their opinions on the selection of gifts. You have to consider […]
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an ice cream to lose weight? As summer approaches, it seems natural to want to enjoy an ice cream cone or a cone of your favorite ice cream. However, if you are trying to lose weight, it is difficult. Most diets suggest that you cut out all junk […]
I can remember all the teachers I have ever had. I have their names written down, from kindergarten to college, in case I forget. However, the list itself continues to remind me of my experiences with each one, forever reinforcing my memory. I learned to write things from my favorite teacher of all, Dr. Harm […]
It’s hard to believe, but another Christmas has come and gone. It comes very slow but it goes very fast. I guess I’ll never understand This Christmas was probably the most unusual I have ever experienced. When I was young, I remember those first Christmases; they were so slow to get here. I think during […]
Ever wonder why a particular diet works well for some people but not others? Well now we know! Finnish scientists recently discovered that the molecules that cover the surface of blood cells and determine the blood type of each person are energized by different nutrients. In other words, certain foods are better suited to certain […]
My mother, Martha Scolnick Larris, has been gone for 15 years. Memories of his unexpected appearance throughout the year … his impressive vocabulary, his love of sales, his incomparable matzo balls! But it is in spring, when I spend more and more time in my garden, that I think of her more often. The fact […]
When is it a frog toy, not just a children’s frog toy? When is Polly the Traveling Frog! It is true that it is a stuffed animal and yes, it is a frog, but it turns out that it is also much, much more. Let me start at the beginning, because as we all know, […]
1. Advertise! A study by the National Association of Realtors revealed that 92% of buyers use the Internet to search for a home. Make sure the open house dates are available through Zillow. With more than 130 million visits per month, Zillow is a great place to start. 2. Invite your neighbors to an aperitif […]
Have you ever put a hole in the wall? My earliest memory of damaged drywall is when I was a child. My sister and I were jumping on the bed. Right before my eyes, my sister crashed into the wall leaving quite an impression. To say that my parents weren’t happy is an understatement. When […]
All teachers need an easy-to-use system to help them stay on top of endless pages of markup, verification, and work. Plan as carefully as you can and, if you don’t already have one, develop an organizing system. It is truly amazing how much paperwork and qualifications are required during the first year. It’s easy for […]