Wacky Product of the Week: Feasting Electronic Horror Plush

World Wide News I love Fall. And I love Halloween even more! And Fall means it’s nearly Halloween, so you can imagine my delight at seeing all the creepy crawlies coming out in stores near you. I’m already shopping for my Halloween costume (no clue what I should be yet, alas…) and have RSVP’ed to a party and signed up for the... Read More »

The Prudent Pantry: Fried Green Tomatoes

World Wide News Image by paul goyette via Flickr When I saw that our CSA had a five-pound box of green tomatoes available as an add-on, I immediately bought it. When I picked it up, the lady who hosts my pickup location asked if I was going to make sauce, or fry them “like the movie.” I asked if she’d ever had fried green tomatoes,... Read More »

How to Survive in Today’s Society as a Single Parent

World Wide News Unfortunately, more and more people in today’s society are becoming single parents. The reason for this could be due to the growing divorce rate or perhaps the decreased rate of marriages in the first place. According to the U.S. Census Bureau in November, 2009, there are approximately 13.7 million single parents in the United States... Read More »

Celebrating Labor Day 2011 with Kids: 5 Budget-Friendly Games to Play

World Wide News Can you believe it’s already September and Labor Day has rolled around again?  Whether you are BBQing or camping, a fun game can make all the difference in your Labor Day experience. During these holidays, especially the ones that are commonly associated with BBQs, my kids tend to get bored if there isn’t a swimming... Read More »