$ave Big with Saving Our Way

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Moms are always looking for ways to provide everything for their kids and families while saving money at the same time. Thanks to one entrepreneurial stay-at-home-mom, she has proven that you can do both! Saving Our Way is a unique website that offers information, links, tips, coupons and more to help busy moms find what [...]




Japanese Red Cross Needs Your Help

Japan is living a nightmare.

Hear the word “Japan” and our hearts go out to all who live there, or who know someone who lives there. The massive 8.9/9.0 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan on March 11, 2011 was devastating and still resounds in our minds. In the wake of this violent earthquake, they have also experienced and endured blackouts, [...]




Celebrate Women Today — It’s International Women’s Day!

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Today, March 8, 2011 is International Women’s Day and it’s the perfect time to celebrate women! International Women’s Day marks the economic, political and social achievements of women.  2011 is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day and in 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United National Day for Women’s Rights and [...]




Elephants and Giraffes Make Shopping Fun

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If you’re looking for one of the best Richmond area children’s consignment shops around, then don’t miss Elephants and Giraffes. They have so much to offer including smocked and holiday clothes, preppy denim, monogrammed and custom clothes, blouses, pants, dresses, jewelry, hair accessories, and more. NEW location Elephants and Giraffes is located at 8901 A-1 [...]




The Verdict Is In – My Father is Going to Jail

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Caregiving is a challenging and stressful responsibility. Whether you’re providing care for an aging parent who lives close or far away, it is difficult on everyone involved. Unfortunately, many elderly adults often do not receive the services and benefits they deserve and need. My father is suffering from a variety of problems including a broken [...]




Anyone Have an Extra Rotary Dial Phone?

Who needs text messaging - we've got rotary dial.

My husband is one of those men who drives you crazy when it comes to embracing new technology. If he doesn’t see the value in it, then he doesn’t even try. This is a man who only carries his cell phone when forced to do so. As for me — I’m always trying to figure [...]




Recapture Golden Memories with the CMoR Golden Book Exhibit

Enjoy the Golden Books exhibit at CMoR Central through April 12.

Grandparents and parents everywhere will remember those  “Golden Books” filled with whimsical pictures of characters and events that entertained children for hours. The first 12 Little Golden Books were published in 1942 and they became an instant sensation with parents and children around the country. At just $.25, the books were a bargain — at [...]




TOYconomy is giving away $25!

TOYconomy is a great place to “Spend Less, Play More!” according to their slogan. Win $25 You may already know what a great place TOYconomy is because you can try out toys before you spend money buying them. Simply renting toys for a period of time to see if they’re just the right fit for [...]




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Is This My Real Life? My husband and I established a tradition of giving our grandchildren a monetary gift on their birthdays and Christmas. Of course, we still give them a tangible gift too, and this is just the beginning of an important lesson they will learn. Is it real? On our grandson’s sixth birthday, [...]