What parents should know about the conflicting news on school food
January 27, 2012 – 7:00 am | 2 Comments

The very same week we learned about the push to ban trans fats from Colorado school food, both at lunch and in before- and after-school snacks, another study asserted that junk food in school vending machines has no impact on students’ weight or obesity levels.
It’s confusing. Kind like all the conflicting studies about coffee [...]

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Review: Tracey Singer’s Sweets ‘n’ Treats CD
July 4, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Review: Tracey Singer’s Sweets ‘n’ Treats CD

Do you like catchy songs that also tell a message? Do you like a variety of songs in one place? If so, you’ll love Sweets ‘n’ Treats!
On Tuesday, July 7th, San Diego-based singer-songwriter Tracey Singer’s new CD, Sweets ‘n’ Treats is being released. (MR. CAL Records, $15.00, run time 40:00)
Claire, my three [...]

Mamas’ Event Round-up for July Fourth and Beyond
July 2, 2009 – 12:00 am | Comments Off
Mamas’ Event Round-up for July Fourth and Beyond

We’ve got you covered for the 4th of July, but there’s a whole week after that wherein you may need to find ways to entertain yourself, your family, and perhaps your visiting relatives and/or friends. There are still lots of great things to do. Go. . .seek out and enjoy. I think that may be [...]

Wave your flags, it’s the fourth of July
July 1, 2009 – 12:00 am | 6 Comments
Wave your flags, it’s the fourth of July

The 4th of July reminds us adults that we’re in free country! Kids, not so much . . .
Look at the flag – get small ones if you can. Colors? Stars? All have meaning, did you know?
The stripes = 13 = the number of original colonies
The stars = 50 = the [...]