Birthday Party Theme Ideas For Kids in Howard County Maryland
Looking for birthday party ideas for your child in Howard County, Maryland? Here are some themes and ideas to help you decide what type of party to have. [Looking for a special place to have your child’s party? Don’t miss my post with 50+ birthday party places in Howard County and birthday parties in Montgomery County.]…
Review of Ikea Kitchen Cabinets
Read about my experience purchasing Ikea kitchen cabinets and getting them installed. Executive Summary: Ikea kitchen cabinets are modern, attractive and stylish…and cheaper than many of the other options. Read about the ups and downs of my experience from start to finish to help you decide if Ikea is the right option for…
Review of Instant Pot Pressure Cooker 7-in-1 model IP-DUO60
We do alot of cooking with pressure cookers in my family. We’ve been through several. Prior to purchasing the Instant Pot (aka Instapot), we had both more traditional stove-top pressure cookers and most recently a Cuisinart digital pressure cooker. In fact, we were fairly happy with the Cuisinart cooker. It did a great job and…
Blendtec Blender Review-The Blendtec 570 from Costco
Summary: This is a review of the Blendtec blender sold in Costco (TB621 USCOST) currently being sold for $319. Although we loved this machine when it was working, we managed to break ours 3 times in two months through just normal use. On the third time, it broke we just returned it. Read on for…
Experiences Instead of Birthday Gifts Ideas for 6, 7 and 8 year-olds
Figuring out what to get a six, seven or 8 year old for their birthday (or for the Christmas/Hanukkah holidays) can be tricky. So much depends on your budget and the child’s interests, but coming up with the perfect present isn’t easy. Educational gifts like these(!) are a good idea, especially the ones that require…
Hooked on Phonics Review – Help Your Child Learn To Read Early
Looking for the perfect program to teach your child to read? Read this review of Hooked on Phonics, a research-based program with proven results.
Almost Free Home Phone Service – How To use Google Voice for Your Home Phone Number
Finding a Cheaper Home Phone Service In this article I explain how I replaced my home phone service provider with a $50 adapter (or cheaper with a good sale/coupon) that uses the free Google Voice service to make and receive phone calls. For the past 10 years I have been a customer of Vonage for…
Early Admission to Kindergarten in Howard County Maryland
Did you know that Maryland has a strict cut-off date for kindergarten? Children under 5 by September 1st cannot attend unless given a waiver. In Howard County, the bar for early admission is extremely high. Read on to find out more.
Do You Need A Lawyer To Probate and Settle Estates in Anne Arundel County Maryland?
Note: This post isn’t meant to be take the place of legal advice–it just describes my experience. My mom recently passed away in Anne Arundel County, Maryland and I was made the executor of the will. (She did not have a trust) She had used a lawyer in Annapolis to draw up the will and…
Jobs for our children- What Jobs Will Disappear and Which Will Become More Important Over The Next Few Years
The Future of Jobs By Eron Cohen I frequently discuss technological advances with friends and family. Inevitably these discussions turn to what the future holds for jobs for kids in America (and the rest of the world). Frankly, I think there will be many jobs that will disappear completely and many more that will change…