Manic: Considering traveling from Tucson, Arizona all the way to Washington DC. By train. With six of us traveling together. Hubs, myself, our college guy, our teenage girl and my husband’s dear parents. Was this idea manic or managed? Managed: We did it on Amtrak and my answer, our experience and a few train travel tips are […]
Archives for July 2018
Dorm-Bound Kid? My Bittersweet Memory & Encouraging Words
July 24, 2018 By
Can’t believe this short and sweet…or shall I say bittersweet…video below was shot two years ago! That went by fast! For those pensive parents about to move a beloved kid out of their familiar and loving home into a new and unfamiliar dorm room, this sweet memory of mine is for you. I made this […]
Smart Summertime Solutions for All Kinds of Situations
July 23, 2018 By
As seen in my 3TV Your Life Arizona morning show segment… Manic: The manic stuff that comes with summertime. Damaged hair from chlorine. Frizzy hair when visiting a humid climate. Sunburn. Dry heels. Finding lots of dead critters in the bottom of your pool (always makes me sad & I hate scooping it out if no one […]
College Dorm Bound? Pack These Essentials For A Smooth Move
July 6, 2018 By
Is your kid college dorm bound? Pack these essentials for a smooth move…and don’t forget the Kleenix, parents. This is a bittersweet experience for sure! Compiled by us, our son’s wish list and the best part…suggestions from other parents who have been there, done that…and then had to go back to the store […]
Antibiotic Resistant Ear Infection That Landed My Teen In Hospital
July 5, 2018 By
If your kid has ear pain, get it checked out right away. Parents, read our story. We did everything right and our teen’s ear infection still turned into a 3-day emergency hospital stay. Even with our quick & thorough actions, our 16-year-old girl still had to be admitted to Phoenix Children’s Hospital (PCH) for an […]
