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Mommy Blogger Christy K. – Grandparents

Christy — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:11:27 +0000

I have so many happy childhood memories of spending time with my grandmother, making pies in the kitchen and tagging along on her weekly trips to the beauty shop. My grandmother (my Nana) used to be so protective of me that she would line the pillow-laden dining room chairs along the edge of the sofa [...]

Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska – The Happy Plate Dinner

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:59:57 +0000

This is the fourth and final week of the Happy Plate series in honor of National Nutrition Month “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” which encourages the development of a healthful eating plan that incorporates individual food choices and preferences. Click here to for more resources.

Over the past two weeks I informed you how skipping bre

Veggie Tales Live! Happy Birthday Bob and Larry Coming to Amarillo Saturday, March 2nd

Lori Crofford — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:07:08 +0000

The world’s most popular cucumber and tomato, Bob and Larry are celebrating their birthday in a big way. Veggie Tales Live! Happy Birthday Bob and Larry will be live on Saturday, March 2nd at the Civic Center Auditorium. E. loves Veggie Tales, his favorite character is Larry Boy. He loves the theme song to Veggie [...]

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – Why Do They Still Call Me Mom?

Jess C — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:19:15 +0000

Some days I wonder why they all still call me Mom. Why haven’t they all run away yet? Some days I think I have lost my mind, and those are the good days. The bad days I know I have lost my mind. I have six kids, a husband in a band, a family that calling dysfunctional is an understatement. My life is really crazy, but yet people tell me I am a good mom. Are you kidding me??

How Do You Celebrate Valentine's Day as A Family [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 14:17:41 +0000

Valentine's Day a day to show your love. Yes, that is all good and fine, but what do you do if you have a family. Valentine's Day falls on a Thursday this year, in fact it is this Thursday. However, most of us are moms and have kids. So how do you celebrate Valentine's Day with the family?

Mommy Blogger April B. – The Dot on My Hand

April B. — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:04:17 +0000

I am a writer. And today I have writer's block. As you might imagine, that happens from time to time. I've learned over the years, when my brain freezes up and I can't think of an idea or a topic or even a simple line to get me going, it's best to just start writing what I'm thinking... even if it's not what I intended, or even wanted, to write about.

Mix 94.1 Mom Blogger Jess C.- I Had the Perfect Little Life

Jess C — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:17:52 +0000

I had a perfect little life, great husband, a wonderful daughter who played in orchestra and was really great at it, a smart, wonderful son, nice apt, nice car, great job. Yeah it was a perfect life for me. And then one day I received a phone call. No big deal, just my sister calling [...]

Baby Noah Needs Your Prayers

Lori Crofford — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 15:04:24 +0000

Today, I want to share with you a story about a sweet family. A family I go to church with. I don't know this family. I have said hi to them in passing at church and at a restaurant. However, their family story has touched me and I just wanted to share with you a bit about it because they could use all the prayers they can get.

The Pantex Christmas Project Is Looking for Amarillo Families to Help This Holiday Season

Lori Crofford — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 13:01:46 +0000

Each year the employees of Pantex help out families during the holiday season with the Pantex Christmas Project. This year is no different but they are looking for applicants to help out this holiday season. The Pantex Christmas Project has been serving families for 55 years. This year they will be helping 150 children and [...]

Get Ready for Some Fun – St. Mary's Carnival is This Saturday

Lori Crofford — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:21:46 +0000

You know it is fall when you start seeing the cars around town announcing the St. Mary’s Carnival. Well the wait for the fun is almost over because the carnival is this Saturday. This carnival is a 90-year old tradition. WHAT: St. Mary’s Carnival WHERE: 1200 S. Washington WHEN: Saturday, October 13th, 12-7pm Don’t miss [...]

Grandparents Day is Sunday – Don't Forget to Call Your Grandparents

Lori Crofford — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 19:18:13 +0000

If you are lucky enough to still have your grandparents with you, then make sure you give them a call on Sunday for National Grandparents Day! I am lucky enough to still have both my grandmothers. When I remember my childhood they are both a big part of it as well as my grandfathers were [...]

Jackson Family Feud: TJ Jackson Appointed Temporary Guardian of Michael's Children

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:25:32 +0000

The Jackson family feud keeps spiraling out of control. After the weekend drama where matriarch Katherine Jackson was M.I.A., news of an altercation emerged. Now, TJ Jackson, the son of Michael‘s brother Tito, has been named the temporary guardian of Michael’s three kids.

Today is Cousins Day! Make Sure To Wish Your Cousins a Great Day!

Lori Crofford — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:16:58 +0000

I didn’t realize that today was Cousins Day until this morning. Cousins are our best friends, confidants and as close to siblings as you can get. I think I got a really great group of cousins. Although some of us aren’t as close as we were growing up I still thank God that he put [...]

Want a Big Family? Swallow Your Pride and Be Nice to Your Mother-In-Law [POLL]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:58:50 +0000

If you don’t get along well with your mother-in-law, you may wish she lived on the other side of the planet — but if you want a big family, be grateful she’s nearby.

A new study finds that married couples with a mother-in-law in close proximity have more babies.

Family Leaves Pizza Server $500 Tip in Deceased Relative's Honor

Don Deane — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:34:09 +0000

A loving family recently fulfilled a deceased relative’s last wish by eating at a local restaurant and lavishing the waitress with a massive $500 tip. Fortunately for us, they captured the touching moment on video. 30-year-old Aaron Collins died last week, and his parting wish was that his family buy a pizza and leave the [...]

Run, Jump and Play Day is This Saturday

Lori Crofford — Mon, 14 May 2012 14:11:43 +0000

Looking for something fun for the kids to do this weekend? How would you like to wear them out? Bring them out to the Run Jump and Play Day to benefit the March of Dimes.

Why Are Family Meals at Home So Good for Kids?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:24:30 +0000

Want physically and emotionally healthy kids? According to new data released by Rutgers University, it could be as simple as having family meals together at home. Rutgers reviewed almost 70 studies and found that 40 percent of a typical American family’s food budget is spent eating out — and since restaurant food tends to be [...]

Summer Kids Movies 2012 [POLL]

Lori Crofford — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 14:30:08 +0000

Even though Summer isn’t officially here the summer movie buzz is all over TV and the internet. So here is a preview of all the great kid’s movies coming up this summer. Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted In Theaters Friday June 8th Brave In Theaters Friday, June 22nd Ice Age: Continental Drift In [...]

Aw, Dad! Father Captures 25 Years of Christmas Mornings [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 13:55:48 +0000

For children, there’s nothing quite like Christmas morning — the joy and anticipation are palpable on their little faces. So parents eternally videotape the proceedings, including one father who caught the annual moment that his kids came bounding down the stairs on Christmas morn for more than two decades. As Nick Confalone — one of [...]

Fewer Grinches This Year as Most People Want Family Time — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:15:09 +0000

Where has all the commercialism gone? This year, the majority of Americans “don’t care about the presents underneath the Christmas tree,” as Mariah Carey sings. Their favorite aspect of the holiday season is the time they get to spend with loved ones. Harris Interactive asked 2,499 adults what they most looked forward to about the [...]