This week’s Mom’s Council Topic: Standardized Testing

I think our schools are so focused on standardized testing, a lot of time is wasted not learning, and it puts a ton of pressure on both teachers and students to perform.  I hate the fact that once the tests are over, not much learning seems to take place....

Recipe: Roasted Asparagus

Sometimes the simple things are the best.  This go to recipe is great for a crowd because it is easy, fast and highlights the great flavor of the asparagus. Roasted Asparagus 1 pound of fresh asparagus, trimming the tough ends 2 tsp good quality olive oil 1 teaspoon large...

Friday the 13th

Being Friday the 13th, it brought to mind some of the strokes of luck, both good and bad that have crossed my path. One day while I was on the playground with Timmy, he had to use the restroom.  Of course the park we were at did not have...

Get Outdoors and Geocache!

My husband happened upon a neat little distraction that we have been enjoying as a family whenever the weather is cooperative.  It’s called geocaching. In super simplified terms, it’s basically an electronic game of hide and seek that can take place anywhere in the world. You use a GPS...

Spring has Sprung…

I am so glad that spring has finally decided to finally sink its roots into the ground.  I was so disappointed that we never made our annual trek to DC to see the cherry blossoms.  We’ve lived in this area going 15 years now and more often than not...