A Backyard Mystery

This past weekend, I went to Maine for a vacation. One day as I was driving between Belfast and Unity, I saw two headstones in a corner of someone’s front yard. The stones looked very old, and they probably are, as burials in residential yards are not very common any more. Seeing the headstones in someone’s front yard made me wonder how common it is for people to have old graves on their property. As I looked around online, I came across an interesting story out of Tennessee. Apparently, a man was doing some landscaping in his yard and he … Continue reading

Disney Party Tickets and Animal Kingdom Update

Tickets for two Magic Kingdom holiday events, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, are now available. This information comes via the official Disney Parks blog. Pricing and date information for both events are up at the official post. What’s funny about that, however, is that the article doesn’t contain any links to follow or phone numbers to call to actually book the tickets. All one needs to do, however, is go to the official Disney World pages detailing each event, and one is directed to the purchasing sites from there. Follow the link here for the … Continue reading

Star Wars Weekends

Even I’m surprised that it’s taken me this long to blog about the various Star Wars attractions at the Disney Parks. As I mentioned in my previous post, as much as I love Disney I’m even more of a “Star Wars” fan, so what’s with the hold up? Honestly I’m just not sure, but now that the official Disney Parks blog has announced the lineup for 2011’s Star Wars Weekends, it’s the perfect time to write about them. Star Wars Weekends take place at Disney Hollywood Studios in Orlando, over the course of about a month. This year they start … Continue reading

Sunday Coupons, Albertsons Update, and More

This Sunday is coupon day again in the newspapers. There are two inserts, a Smartsource and a Redplum. You can find a list of what is in them here. Remember, not all coupons are available in all areas. There will again be a free Marcal Small Steps coupon. I found out that there is even more to the Albertsons catalina $10/$25 I posted yesterday. You can combine this with the catalina they offer for Pillsbury and Betty Crocker products too. Try qualifying for the $10/25 using the products for the catalina that is up to $3 for Pillsbury and Betty … Continue reading

Baby Blog Month in Review: October 2008

If you had an October baby, congratulations! I hope that you will spend some time with us here at Families.com, as we bring you the latest news and tips for you and your family. Here is the Baby Blog month in review for October. October 1st Insect Repellent and Young Children Protecting my children is the number one priority, but one thing that I tend to avoid is insect repellent. I figure that putting additional chemicals on my kids is not the best idea, that is until now. These days, a mosquito bite is not just an annoyance, but it … Continue reading

Star Updates: Jennifer Hudson Offers $100 Grand to Find Nephew and Amy Poehler Gives Birth

Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson wants to find her missing 7-year-old nephew now. The singer turned actress is hoping a $100,000 reward for his safe return will encourage someone with information on his whereabouts to come forward. According to police, the former “American Idol” contestant put up the reward money early Sunday along with a posting on her MySpace blog pleading with fans to help in the search for her beloved young nephew Julian King. The boy has been missing since Friday, the day his 57-year-old grandmother, Darnell Donerson and his 29-year-old uncle, Jason Hudson (Hudson’s mother and brother), were found … Continue reading

Baby Blog Week in Review: October 13th Through October 19th

Where do you stand with vitamin supplementation and visits to the pediatrician? These can be controversial topics. Check out last week’s posts. October 13th New Children’s Vitamin D Recommendation May Require Supplements The American Academy of Pediatrics has a new recommendation for the amount of vitamin D for newborns, babies, kids and teens. Read on to learn more. October 14th Baby Blog Week in Review: October 6th Through October 12th Has your little one discovered the joys of fall? My youngest two are especially proud of their little pumpkins that they picked out themselves this past weekend. Be sure to … Continue reading

Baby Blog Week in Review: October 6th Through October 12th

Has your little one discovered the joys of fall? My youngest two are especially proud of their little pumpkins that they picked out themselves this past weekend. Be sure to check out last week’s articles, and check back later for an important update to the whole BPA debate. October 6th Baby Blog Week in Review: September 29th Through October 5th Here is the Baby Blog week in review for September 29th through October 5th. October 7th Fans May Reduce the Risk of Sudden Infant Death Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, is an as yet unexplained phenomena that takes the … Continue reading

Celebrity Health Updates: Good News/Bad News

Cancer-stricken actor Patrick Swayze is finally setting the record on his health. According to the “Ghost” star, fans shouldn’t believe what they read in tabloids. Swayze says he is responding well to treatment for pancreatic cancer and “feels great.” The actor issued a public statement to PEOPLE magazine yesterday saying that he continues to live a full and busy life despite being diagnosed with the insidious disease. The statement read in part: “Thought I’d give you guys a little update. Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves. … Continue reading

The Pets Blog Week in Review for January 28 – February 3

So long January, hello February. Here’s the articles Aimee and I wrote to round out one month and start another. Monday, January 28 Sad Stray Pup Update The stray pup I helped puppy sit a couple weeks back was reunited with his owners, but I wasn’t too pleased to find out who they were. Code Red: Planning for Pets When Emergencies Call You Away What to do with the pets if your family lives in one state, you live in another, and there’s a death in the family? Tuesday, January 29 Planning for Pets When Emergencies Call You Away: A … Continue reading