Posts Tagged ‘family’
Daily Life Lessons
I had a wonderful holiday weekend wth my family, and it got me thinking about the lessons the holidays- Passover and Easter – can teach us. Both honor freedom, rebirth, involve family gatherings and being thankful. These are great opportunities for us to teach our children about what is truly important in life, and provide reminders…
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Memories of Home: Why Homeownership Should Still be the American Dream
You have probably read the statistics that say that the younger generation of Americans have no desire to own homes. Being younger, the majority of what they have seen in their adult lives involves negativity and tragedy in the housing market – people losing their homes, underwater and unable to pay their mortgages, left with…
Read MoreFebruary Calendar of Events for San Diego
February 3 Fun Friday Nites Parents can have a “date night†while children enjoy a night of games, crafts, pizza and movies with friends at the San Elijo Recreation Center. Program is supervised by trained recreation leaders. For ages: 4-12 years. Cost: $20/child; $5 sibling discount. Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Location: San Elijo…
Read MoreSo Much to be Thankful For
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It is not about presents, or stressing about how you are going to pay for them. It is not about getting to the store before it is really morning time, fighting for a space in a parking lot, or pushing past people to get the best deal first. It is about…
Read MoreDo You Take Time to Smell the Roses?
This past weekend was a whirlwind of excitement in my family, and it made me appreciate the importance of family time, time away from work and routine. Both my children accomplished incredible goals this weekend–my daughter’s Odyssey of the Mind (academic competition) team advanced from regionals to the state competition, and my son won two…
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