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Another One Bites the Dust

Kids seem to be getting kicked off planes left and right these days. What is it with commercial carriers and fussy tots, anyway? The latest victim: A cranky 3-year-old and his parents. According to news reports, last Sunday, a screaming toddler was booted off an Alaska Airlines flight departing from Seattle. The incident enraged the boy’s father, who claims the airline overreacted. “Kids crying, people snoring, large, smelly people, we deal with it, it’s normal,” said Mark Yanchak. Yanchak told reporters that his son was being a little fussy while the family prepared for their flight to depart. “He was … Continue reading →

Another One Bites the Dust

Just when we thought it was safe, we had yet another appliance break down on us. With a replacement cost of anywhere from $600 to $1,800, we need some fast thinking and a little bit of faith to reduce that cost as much as possible. The appliance in question happens to be our washing machine. We just replaced the dryer last year and the stove a few months ago. The dishwasher and fridge had to be replaced when we moved in and major repairs were recently made to the oil burner. Sigh. Although I’m not that old, I still think … Continue reading →

CSI—-Another One Bites the Dust

It’s a sad day for “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” fans. William Petersen just announced that he is leaving the popular crime drama. Sniff. Sniff. It’s true; brainy crimebuster Gil Grissom is hitting the road. Before you erase the show from your TiVo, you should know that the actor has agreed to return for occasional guest appearances and will remain a “CSI” executive producer. Regardless, his run as an original cast member will end this coming season, show producers confirmed today. While the official airdate of Petersen’s final episode has yet to be determined, producers say it will likely be sometime … Continue reading →

TV Good News/Bad News: Oprah Winfrey Network and Another Hit to Striking Writers

Oprah Winfrey is taking over the world… If having a hit TV show, a magazine, multiple radio shows, a website, and a multi-media empire wasn’t enough now the billionaire is getting her own TV network. Winfrey just announced that she has entered into a deal with Discovery Communications where the Discovery Health network will be turned over to Winfrey next year, becoming OWN – the Oprah Winfrey Network. No money was exchanged; rather Winfrey says she plans to turn over her website to Discovery, and in turn the communications company will make her chairman of the network, which is currently … Continue reading →

The Golden Globe Awards Show Bites the Dust

I guess I can shelve the pickle juice… Striking Hollywood writers finally got their way… the Golden Globe Awards are officially cancelled and thus have become yet another victim of the writers’ work stoppage. Organizers of the ceremony say they will still give out the awards, only now they will do so via a press conference. That’s right; no more fancy tuxes, sparkly dresses or that lavish champagne dinner in the Beverly Hilton’s International Ballroom. Instead, viewers can look forward to an hour-long telecast on NBC in which the winners will simply be read off cards, and if all goes … Continue reading →

See What Licking a Shopping Cart at Target Will Get You?

If you are a mom and doubt whether what you do makes a difference in your family life, just decide to catch a cold or a stomach flu or something like that. You don’t have to go very far to get your choice of germs. Your local playground will do. Or, you can do as I did. Have your child lick the end of the cart at Target and then when she comes down with something, have her cough in your face several times just to make sure that the germs get a chance to take hold in your body. … Continue reading →

Getting the Routines Back in Order

Somewhere between the middle of September and the end of October, the morning and evening routines started to get out of whack. The kids bedtime tended to drift further and further into the evening, and the chaos in the morning started to increase. From tired melt downs to kids who forgot their homework folders or lunch, it was time to get things back into a routine and do it right away. Our family tends to be more on the creative side and less on the structured side. A house full of free spirits with no sense of time will ruin … Continue reading →

Clean Up in Aisle Five!

Well, it finally happened. One of my children threw up (several times) in the middle of a busy grocery store. Now I can let out a sigh of relief. After all, I passed some sort of mom milestone, so it shouldn’t ever happen again, right? It is an event that I had anticipated with some dread. I’ve heard so many stories from other moms, who had to stand there, covered in vomit, while other shoppers looked at them as those they were bad moms, responsible for the fact that there child was getting sick in the cereal aisle. Don’t those … Continue reading →

How to Make Your Dryer More Efficient

Dryer efficiency hasn’t changed too much over the years. While a few improvements have been made, they are nothing compared to the efficiency of washers, for example. Still, there are number of things that you can do at home that will make your dryer more efficient, and don’t worry, none of them void the warranty. Before You Dry You can do a lot to to reduce the amount of time needed by your dryer. The lower the dry time (and the heat), the more energy and money you will save. So the goal here is to get the clothing as … Continue reading →

When the Washing Machine Breaks

Chachuga, chachuga, chachuga, knock, knock, knock. While you might think this was the latest rehearsal for Dancing with the Stars, in reality, it was my washing machine finally giving out. I say finally sort of facetiously, since I still expect appliances to last practically forever. After my husband examined the machine, bless his handyman’s heart, we deliberated and after some discussion decided to get a new washing machine. We saved a good amount money on the purchase, and in the end, spent only about $18 more than what it would have cost to get a new motor and install it … Continue reading →