When my husband and I first started dating, his sweet mother made an earnest attempt to get to know me. We shared many a'conversation over yummy dinners and hung out in the stands of countless baseball games. After an abundance of time together, she eventually smiled at me and said, "You're one of ... » Learn More about Calling All Girls: Let’s Get STEM-Y!
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Crohn’s Disease & All Its Crap (seewhatididthere?)
When my Mom was diagnosed with Crohn's Disease two years ago, everything changed. You see, we're an Italian family who celebrates, grieves, and gathers in the name of food. Sunday Family Dinners are capitalized in our world. We lived to eat. But an extended hospital stay for our matriarch and a ... » Learn More about Crohn’s Disease & All Its Crap (seewhatididthere?)
Dream! Explore! Do!
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!! --the summer battle cry of kids everywhere Parents, on the other hand, have been known to yell a little something different; namely, IF THESE KIDS TELL ME THEY’RE BORED ONE MORE TIME, I’M SELLING THEM ON EBAY! Okay, so maybe that’s a stretch, but suffice it to say, the ... » Learn More about Dream! Explore! Do!
Earn Your Future
When I was in a senior in high school, I took a class called Independent Living. I figured since I was leaving for college in a few short months, it was smart to prepare to manage on my own. Only years later did I realize college isn't quite "independent living" what with the cafeteria or ... » Learn More about Earn Your Future
Fueling Education
Raise your hand if you know teachers who spend their own money on classroom stuffs. That's a rhetorical question, you guys. EVERYONE knows a teacher who forks over cash money for extra pencils, classroom decor, or to supplement their lesson plans. The average teacher actually spends, like, $500 ... » Learn More about Fueling Education