by Nindo Mom | Jan 9, 2011 | Kids
“Say Cheese!” the photographer at school calls out. “Smile!” mom calls out when she wants a great photo at her child at his or her birthday. But is the resulting stretching of the lips when we tell our child to “smile” really what...
by Nindo Mom | Jan 9, 2011 | Household Hints
In some states, it is against the law to idle your vehicle–Maryland, and Washington D.C., included. Idling includes warming the vehicle up in cold weather. For many who are accustomed to warming up their cars before setting out in cold weather, this takes more...
by Nindo Mom | Jan 8, 2011 | Holiday, Kids
Valentine’s Day is the next gift-giving holiday, and so it’s on my radar. I have a ten-year-old boy to buy for, and my mother. (Being a single mom, there’s no spousal or significant other gift to worry about.) I have always gotten my son gifts for...
by Nindo Mom | Jan 6, 2011 | Ideas for Saving Money
Recycling can be thought of in a couple of ways: 1. Reusing items that would normally be thrown away after their intended use, and 2. Turning in items to a recycling facility that can use the materials used in the item to create another item. The first type of...
by Nindo Mom | Jan 5, 2011 | Work
Did you walk back into work after vacation with your teeth clenched, fearing what you would find? Or maybe you already knew. After the Christmas holiday, I had a pretty good feeling I knew what awaited me when I returned to the office based on what I had seen happen...
