Head lice has been around forever. In fact, analysis of Peruvian mummies suggests that it was passed from the New World to the Old World, instead of the other way around. For those non-history majors, that's a long frickin' time ago. Head lice are wingless insects that spend their entire life on the … [Read more...] about Head Lice: Jump in, the Nightmare is Scalding.
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My First Car was a Truck.
As a teenager, I spent my summers (most notably ’89, ’90, ’91) working my tail off, baling hay, fixing tractors, unloading feed trucks and using a pitchfork to empty cow stalls into an awaiting manure spreader. My best friend was Dave, and his grandparents were farmers… I was a farmhand, and I loved … [Read more...] about My First Car was a Truck.
What’s in Your Kid’s Water?
When I was like four or five years old, I vaguely remember the massive drilling truck driving up the double-tracked dirt pathway that, at the time, was our driveway. My parents hadn’t broken ground to build yet, as it was somewhat contingent upon the location of our well. My dad anticipated a … [Read more...] about What’s in Your Kid’s Water?
Edible Marshmallow Playdough.
With winter in full swing in 'most' parts of the country, with it comes days on end in which it's too cold for the littles to go outside and play - it's just too frickin' cold. We've watched every movie, played every game, alphabetized our entire collection of Shopkins and are beginning to run out … [Read more...] about Edible Marshmallow Playdough.
Northern Heart on a Southern Stomach.
It may come as no surprise to those who have followed my personal circus over the past few years, that every mid-December we gear up to embark on an almost 700-mile journey to visit my in-laws just outside of Atlanta, Georgia. Our family in the southern states continues to grow and even though I'm … [Read more...] about Northern Heart on a Southern Stomach.
Getting Food and Milk to Families in your Neighborhood this Holiday.
As part of my ongoing commitment through the month of December to help raise money on behalf of The Great American Milk Drive, I’ve been hosting my own Milk Drive through Crowdrise. It’s a safe, secure and easy-to-use portal that enables you to donate as much or little to the cause as you want, with … [Read more...] about Getting Food and Milk to Families in your Neighborhood this Holiday.
