If you read this blog long enough, you learn that I'm a hypochondriac, worry wart and stress case that is allergic to near everything. The middle two are due to my inherent personality and... Read more >>

Spring is here. Whoopee. Hooray. The grass is greening. The flowers are blooming. The birds are chirping. And the weeds are running amuck. Many lovely people enjoy spending endless enchanted... Read more >>

Have you ever struggled with your ex-husband because he does NOT follow the doctor’s orders when it comes to the kids? A single mom we know has an amicable co-parenting relationship with her... Read more >>

Imagine being a mother of a newborn child and being told that your child is lactose-intolerant. The doctor advises taking your child off your breast milk or regular formula because he or she is... Read more >>

I adore sparkly statement jewelry, yet some of my favorite pieces cause me to break out in itchy, uncomfortable rashes all over my neck, ears, and fingers. Such is my lot in life; I, like millions of... Read more >>

Don’t start the year off by breaking school rules. Check with the teacher to see whether your child can take these items to class.  Sweet or Nutty Treats Don’t rush to make cupcakes... Read more >>

Is the economy beating you up? It’s time to get creative. Next time you have an ache or pain, forget about a costly trip to the drugstore and test drive some of your grandmother’s remedies... Read more >>

When Lynne and Mike Petersons’ two youngsters started begging them for a pet more than a few times a day, it was time to think about it seriously. The dilemma: Mike suffers from allergies to... Read more >>

Summer is unofficially here, and if you’re planning a cookout, consider adding honey-barbecued racks of ribs to the menu. The honey in your barbecue sauce is more than just delicious. It’s... Read more >>

I’ve always looked forward to my dad’s sneezes. (Yeah, I know how weird that sounds.) Not that I’m constantly hoping he’ll catch a cold, but he has the best sneeze I’ve... Read more >>