Vacation in Colorado

feeds@kickapps.com (annabella) — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:41:47 GMT

Most of my family are big snow and ski lovers, so we are planning a trip to Aspen this winter. Is this a good option for a family vacation? I'm looking for some recommendations now: activities, restaurants, where to stay etc. We don't yet have a place to stay but we want to rent some type of condo or house. Any ideas how I can go about this? I've found some good site like:

Looking for your input for a book project

feeds@kickapps.com (writing4families) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:09:19 GMT

I am working on a book project on relationships and families and would greatly appreciate your input. Whether you are married or divorced, if you are a parent with a child or children ages 1-25, please go to (you may need to cut and paste, sorry) http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=xHHIjee4KAcOWhZoDbX7lA_3d_3d and fill out the questionnaire. I thank you in advance for your time and valuable input!

Learn how you can save for your kid's education

feeds@kickapps.com (SusanParker) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:24:53 GMT

http://kidira.org/

Start Saving Smarter!

A Kid IRA® is the ideal investment vehicle that allows today's students to raise and invest their money to grow faster than traditional savings accounts for college and beyond.

We, The Kidira Foundation, provide students and parents with the necessary tools to educate and empower themselves to take advantage of the many benefits of the Kid IRA® to better prepare them for tomorrow's educational endeavors and...

Working Outside of the Home Parents vs Working at Home Parents

feeds@kickapps.com (debmom6) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:03:05 GMT

I have some questions...and I didn't know how to post my title. This is NOT a comparison, one versus the others...

For those families that have two parent homes...how is the work load split up?
How do you define who has what jobs? Who has what responsibilities?

Make your voice heard about motherhood!

feeds@kickapps.com (Soralupilor) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:41:04 GMT

Hi there!

Are you interested in contributing to the growing body of research on what it means to be a mother?

If you are, please participate in our study on the inner lives of mothers sponsored by Columbia University's Teachers College. This online survey takes about 30-45 minutes to complete and is completely anonymous. Results of this survey are to be included in a book called "Who Mothers Mommy?" If you would like a preview of...

Au Pair get together groups

feeds@kickapps.com (Tortorige) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:06:55 GMT

I was wondering if anyone knows of any groups in the East Bay that connects Au Pairs so they have other people to hang out with? My Au Pair is not from an agency so I don't have that connection. Any ideas?

Do you believe in destiny?

feeds@kickapps.com (newmommy) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:53:27 GMT

I am a believer of destiny. Even though my boyfriend can drive me crazy I love him to pieces and can't picture myself without him. We have only been together for a little over two and a half years but I believe we were meant to be together.

I grew up in Arizona until I was a teenager, then moved to Wisconsin when my parents divorced. I had always missed the desert and wanted to go back. Whenever I would see pictures of the desert I would feel this pull. I love it...

Stay at home mom wants more help from dad

feeds@kickapps.com (newmommy) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:48:17 GMT

I would like to get some opinions on what people think as far as how much the father should be involved with his child when the mother stays home and the dad works all day.

I love being a stay at home mom, I cherish every minute with my daughter. But I feel that my boyfriend should be more involved with her when he gets home from work. I not only take care of her all day but I perform all the household duties also. It's not that I'm...

Play for Breast Cancer donations

feeds@kickapps.com (Chaffy) — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:19:01 GMT

I never forward these things, but this is a great idea and it's fun to play.

http://www.pepperidgefarm.com/pink/game.aspx

Every time you play Pepperidge Farm donates a dollar to the Susan B. Komen Foundation. Pretty cool,...

Blog Spotlight - 12 Ways to Dinnertime Fun

feeds@kickapps.com (Chaffy) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:26:59 GMT

The benefits of family dinner are undeniable --research has repeatedly shown that the more often kids and teens eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink and use drugs.

Check out this Blog Spotlight Link for more information and 12 ways to get kids to look forward to dinner around the table.

This or That?

feeds@kickapps.com (Chaffy) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:00:13 GMT

I'll name two things and you choose your favorite and leave two things for the next poster.

Spearmint or Peppermint?

How do you and your partner share housework and childcare?

feeds@kickapps.com (Fong MHC) — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 02:04:26 GMT

Hi everyone!

I have one big puzzle about parenting to solve, and I know that I can find some clues to the answer from many of you here in the forum! My name is Fong, and I'm a senior at Mount Holyoke College (in South Hadley, MA) with a major in Psychology.

I'm helping my professor in the Psychology department with a research on parenting, and how couples share housework and childcare. The study involves a

Pet Food?

feeds@kickapps.com (laughoften) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:54:09 GMT

Have any of you with pets checked out Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul? They have have a puppy formula we are thinking about trying. Has anyone here had experience with Chicken Soup puppy formula?

Coroner rules Jackson's death homicide

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:50:26 GMT

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died.

Brooks & Dunn calls it quits after 20 years

feeds@kickapps.com (littlepanda) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:17:39 GMT

NASHVILLE (AP) - Brooks & Dunn says they're done.

Best-selling country duo Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn posted a message on their website Monday saying they agreed to "call it a day" after 20 years of making music together.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2009-08-10-brooks-dunn_N.htm

Ocotomom...

feeds@kickapps.com (Chaffy) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:55:46 GMT

She is FINALLY admitting that she didn't think this through.� What do you think?

German boy name - Ole

feeds@kickapps.com (MaryT) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:53:56 GMT

Hi,

A friend of mine is due a baby boy soon, they have decided to name him Ole.....not Spanish but German. I have searched the internet to get information about the origin of the name, but can't find anything, so is there anyone out there that knows the origin of German names?

MaryT

LoL - Dedication to Kate of Jon & Kate

feeds@kickapps.com (Shamrock) — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:11:09 GMT

Echo

I heard this song and thought of that couple immediately!

Paula Abdul Leaves Idol

feeds@kickapps.com (Shamrock) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:03:54 GMT

Story here. I was flipping thru channels and saw her on Home Shopping Network this weekend and she was high as a KITE. ABsolutely high, I felt sorry for the show host who kept trying to make sense of what she was saying. Callers were calling in with admiration, purchases and compliments... and I'm like WOW. Do they not realize she is high?

Michael Douglas' Son Arrested in Crystal Meth Sting

feeds@kickapps.com (Shamrock) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:51:20 GMT

Geesh to be in the lap of luxury. So hard, such temptation! LOL. Story here.

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