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Planning a Frugal Girl’s Night Out This Weekend

Every adult needs a night out now and again, and a girl’s night out is the perfect solution. However, having a night together out on the town can get costly and is certainly not very friendly to those that are on a budget. How would you like to have a fantastic girls night, without spending a lot? Here are a few tips: Ladies Night – If you absolutely must go “out on the town” look for bars, clubs and other venues that offer a ladies night. These places typically will have no added cost to get in and the drinks … Continue reading →

The Freaks Come Out at Night

Murph gets at least two round-the-block walks a day. Once in the morning and once in the early evening. We rarely take him on longer walks through the neighborhood after dark. (During Daylight Savings Time, that is. Once we fall back and it gets dark by five we don’t have much choice.) For now, however, while there’s still light in the sky come his six o’clock walk, we’re only out past dark when we take him up the cul-de-sac for a last pee-pee of the night walk. Most times. Sometimes we walk a little farther than normal, or Murph dawdles … Continue reading →

Chasing Away Monster Fears

“There’s a monster under my bed,” is a phrase that parents often hear from their young child. But how seriously should parents take this fear. Dr. Richard Sherman, a clinical psychologist in Los Angeles says, “Monster fear is real. This is a very common problem among children between the ages 3 and 6.” Children in this age group have very active imaginations. Along with imaginary friends and play they often create imaginary monsters that seem real to them. Distinguishing between imagination and reality can be difficult. Dr. Sherman advises, “Parents need to take these concerns seriously rather than simply telling … Continue reading →