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Single Parent Vacations
I haven’t taken my daughter on a vacation in ages so I recently started searching travel websites for reasonably priced single parent vacations to see what was available. I quickly realized that it’s hard to find good deals when there is only one adult involved. Most travel websites have great deals that are based... »
Tips For Planning A Family Vacation!!
Want to take a trip with the family this summer? Well, better start planning NOW!! Here are a few tips to help you along the way: -Decide on a budget and stick with it! - A family vacation should be fun and relaxing so make sure it doesn’t break the family budget! (What good is a... »
Flaimahmy Wants To Know: Did President Obama’s Address Inspire You?
President Obama’s State of the Union Address on Wednesday January 27, 2010, ending remarks were, “We don’t quit. I don’t quit. Let’s seize this moment, to start anew, to carry the dream forward and to strengthen our Union once more.” These times have certainly been tough on most. Many families have struggled. Obama spoke about the... »
Help Haiti!
As you probably already know the nation of Haiti was rocked by a devastating earthquake on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. The 7.0 magnitude quake is estimated to have affected more than 3 million people. Eyewitness to the devastation, Friendly Grandoit says, “The Capital looks like a war zone. I am lucky I live on... »
Collaborative Earthquake Relief Effort for Haiti
Collaborative Earthquake Relief Effort for Haiti Hibernian Hall 184 Dudley Street Roxbury , MA Saturday January 16: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (formal program to follow) Receiving Food, Clothing and Monetary Donations (Direct to Relief Organizations) Come join and help us on Sat Jan 16 at Hibernian Hall between the hours of 10am-6pm to donate of Food, Clothing and Monetary Donations... »
Got Gift Cards? Use Them!
Gift cards are like cash in your pocket. If you received gift cards for the holidays, get the full value from them. Remember to: - Keep your gift cards where you won’t forget them, i.e., with your credit cards, in an envelope labeled “gift cards,” or in your bill paying file so that you have... »
Online Shopping
In store shopping has always been therapeutic for me, spending an entire day cruising the isles in search of a bargain. I always saved online shopping for items that I knew are not generally sold in stores. But, I have seen the light when it comes to online shopping. There are a trillion online... »
FM Local: “Butterflynauts” and WISE – “Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer”
Kids, exciting things are happening on the International Space Station. The first ever, Monarch and Painted Lady, butterflies in space emerged from their cocoons on December 2, 2009. Also, don’t forget the launch of the “Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer, (WISE), from Vandenburg Air Force Base in California on Friday, 12/11/09, at 6:09:33 a.m. Pacific Time. WISE... »
Flaimahmy Recommends: Luray Caverns
Wow! Woww!! Wowww!!! Wowwww!!!! Wowwwww!!!!! That’s how a sixteen-month old described a recent tour of Luray Caverns. She was right. This is an amazing place. The entire family will enjoy the view of staglactites and staglacmites as they take the self-guided tour through the caverns. Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Mountains of Virginia the caverns, formed... »
Thanksgiving Recipes to Spice Up Your Meal!
Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and eating good food, so don’t be afraid to add a little kick to this year’s meal. A few simple changes can make a traditional dish a tremendous one, causing taste buds to dance so ferociously that even dear old granny will be asking for seconds. Before you make... »
