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There is no dispute that the Volvo Ocean Race is the toughest offshore sailing race in the world. Known as the Everest of racing, it begins in Alicante, Spain and spans 39,379 miles (almost two laps around the equator!) with stops … Read more
We have four tablets laying around our house right now, ranging in price from $250-500, using all of the big three operating systems – iOS, Android and Windows. When I think about how we use our tablets most often, I sometimes … Read more
Taking on Universal Orlando is serious business, one that we’re trying to get down to an exact science, which is why we try to visit every spring break – it has nothing to do with being adrenaline junkies, we promise. … Read more
Did you know…? [infobox]This year approximately 1.6 million children will experience homelessness.[/infobox] [infobox]84% of families that face homelessness are female-headed and over 92% of homeless mothers have suffered severe physical and/or sexual abuse in their lifetime.[/infobox] These heartbreaking statistics prove … Read more
If you’re a parent of a school aged child, the word Common Core has probably passed your lips. Perhaps it’s passed phrased as a question with a twinge of concern. What does Common Core mean for my child and for … Read more
In San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, the Atlantic Ocean laps against the shores and provides a serene setting for the miles of beautiful beaches. Ponce de Leon founded the city in 1521 making it the oldest city on … Read more
The Na Pali Coast is one of the most special places on Kaua’i. Along the North-West coast, these rugged cliffs offer grand views of valleys, caves and waterfalls winding their way to ocean depths below. In order to protect this … Read more
I sit in a stiff hospital chair watching the second hand tick down. I notice the way the force of the second hand causes the arm to bounce back slightly as if, like me, it’s barely pushing through this day. … Read more
This gorgeous girl makes my world a crazy, busy, enlightening, delightful, dramatic and imaginative place. I’ve had the infinite pleasure of spending countless hours watching her grow into a the little young woman she is becoming. She turns five this Friday … Read more
This month Netflix debuted the first season of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. Brought to us from “30 Rock” executive producers, Tina Fey and Robert Carlock, the comedy series follows Kimmy Schmidt, one of four women rescued from a doomsday cult. She decides … Read more
This Meatless Gyro with Sriracha Tzatziki Sauce will please even the pickiest of anti-meatless eaters! I’m turning 40 this year. I’m in the worst shape of my life, yet at the same time healthier than I’ve ever been. Having a … Read more
Roma Downing’s The Dovekeepers: Miniseries airs on CBS, Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1, a two-night miniseries based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same title written by Alice Hoffman. The historical fiction story is based … Read more
Gran Canaria, the third largest island in the Canaries just off the coast of Africa, is a spectacular destination that enjoys more or less year-round good weather. This makes it a popular location for those after a bit of winter … Read more
Who do you become if you can’t be you? That may seem like an odd question, but the Mike Prickett accident may make you think about it for a moment. If something was taken away from you that made up … Read more
Listen, I could go on all day about how the iRobot® Roomba® 870 delivers 5x the suction or how it removes up to 50% more dirt, dust, hair and debris, or even the way it gets under the furniture and … Read more
Like most things concerning children, each child is unique even when it comes to Nursing. So what works for one may not work for the next. That said, there are plenty of time-tested techniques for improving milk flow, clearing blocked … Read more