by Michele January 29th, 2009| Teens, Tweens
With a soon-to-be 13 year old in the house, there have started to be some discussions about bedtimes. On school nights, bedtime doesn't tend to be an issue. He is in bed at 8:30 but can read until 9:00, or later if he can't sleep. The 8-1/2 to 9 hours
by Michele September 17th, 2008| Tweens
My husband and I took two of our children shopping for new school clothes this past weekend. As they are both middle school students, they both are fashion conscious. However, I am not willing to spend an exorbidant amount of money on clothing that they will outgrow in a few
by Michele July 31st, 2008| Tweens
As a woman, I enjoy the occasional indulgence of a spa treatment. I have taken my 10 year old daughter for pedicures a couple times in her young life. She also has found these treatments to be delightful.
With a new 11 year old daughter in my life, I
by TK July 9th, 2008| Tweens
I know it may be hard to believe that in the U.S. in 2008 there are people who have never had Taco Bell, but my stepson, Jacob was one of those people. He is 12 years old and had never had the pleasure of soft tacos from the land
by Michele March 28th, 2008| Tweens
Spring has arrived according to the calendar. However, I awoke to the announcement of no school today due to snow. So, on this fine Friday morning, the children are playing inside while I type away beside the fireplace.
Now that there is no school, the clamor begins for electronic