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Getting Through a Divorce »

Divorce is difficult and puts both an emotional and a financial strain on a family, especially one with kids.  Luckily, there are ways you can make divorce easier on both your family and your wallet.
First of all, a divorce will be easiest for everyone involved if it is both fast and straightforward.  This means not [...]

Denver’s Dress Code »

I’m originally from the East Coast, but I grew up in the West.  Having visited relatives back East frequently throughout my life, I’m continually surprised at the differences in the way people dress in, say, Pittsburgh as opposed to Denver.
My dad used to say that in Denver, wearing clean jeans is considered dressing up.  While this [...]

What about Your Kid’s Self Esteem? »

A kid I know has autoimmune hair loss, technically referred to as alopecia areata.  His hair started falling out months ago, and his pediatrician didn’t seem to know what it was, so his mom took him to a specialist who diagnosed the condition.
Now this little boy is completely bald on top, with just a little bit [...]

My Dream Home »

Everyone is different in what they look  for in a home.  My dream home would…

Be somewhere sunny.  I grew up in Colorado, where you see the sun all the time, so I prefer areas such as the American  Southwest and the West Coast.  I might consider San Diego County real estate, but no way would [...]

My Nephew’s Favorite Pastimes »

 
When I married my husband, I immediately got a full-grown teenaged nephew.  In some ways it was like getting a part-time stepson, as I’ve spent some time with him and realized how unprepared I was for the differences between a teenager and a child.  Children I know how to deal with, but a teen?  Well, let’s [...]