How I Parent

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Reading this in email and can’t see the image? Click over to the post! I know… it’s a funny card. But the truth is, I think life might be easier on my kids if they leave my house without an inordinate amount of dysfunction. Two already escaped, sadly, not unscathed. But at least I learned [...]

Best Smiles at the Golden Globes

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The Golden Globes signal the start of the awards season. Fans flock to their television sets to see what the beautiful people are wearing. They oooh and aaaahhh over all the glamorous dresses and wonder how much the bobbles and bangles add up to. No matter how gorgeous the design, as Little Orphan Annie once [...]

7 Things to Make You Smile

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Some days, it’s not so easy to smile. Work is wearing you down, a kid or two might be sick, the engine light on the car comes on, the neighbor’s dog pooped on your lawn, and just as thinks start to get chilly, the heater in the house breaks. The holidays can be filled with [...]

Dental Work is Expensive!!

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I like to serve as a warning sign for people. A big giant STOP sign in life. Or even “Achtung! Danger!” My silly mistakes and costly experiences can serve as guideposts for you all, so that you may go forth and conquer your worlds without my ridiculous regrets. Take, for instance, paying too much out [...]

How Young is Too Young for Invisalign?

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As a one of the members of Invisalign’s Mom Advisory Board that is receiving her own treatment, I’ve been discussing my personal experiences on my journey to a healthier bite and smile. But recently, I’ve been wondering what to do about my children, ages 7 and 9… and three quarters. They both have large gaps [...]