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A "Mom's Weekend"…Disguised as Kids' Birthday Party


I wanted to change things up this year…to mark my son's 7th birthday in a more unique- okay, I'll be honest- less stressful & more fulfilling way. For our son, being social and 7 means tons of friends and thus, attending lots of birthday adventures. He may not have had his fill of 'jumpy places', but I had. Plu… Continue

Added by Janice on June 28, 2010 at 4:57pm — 2 Comments

It's a Hard Knock Life- At Our House

Hardly a day goes by that I don't quote the famous Little Orphan....




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Added by Janice on June 26, 2010 at 7:50am — No Comments

The Making of a Meteorologist - aka, "Weather Camp"

When I was 6,7,8 years old I was making mud pies, sifting through my mom's scarf drawer and building forts out of the sofa.

Now, I know these activities are still going on today ('cuz I have two fort-building-mud-pie-makers myself) but a whole new world of adventure has opened up since I was a kid.

After-school activities have taken on a life of their own and with the introduction of "year round school", camp is no longer an annual event, it's a daily one.

I've jumped on

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Added by Janice on June 4, 2010 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Little Red Caboose Birthday Bash

The Peak of Good Living … throws a good party - Full steam ahead!

Our little rail fan turned two this month and we chose to celebrate Apex-style. That cute red caboose just off the

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Added by Janice on March 23, 2010 at 11:28pm — No Comments

Laundry Strike!


I have ignored the laundry for two weeks.
This is what happened, one typical day, previous to my laundry strike:
For half an hour, I folded, folded and folded. Then…the straw that broke the camel's back: I had folded DIRTY laundry. (can you see me visibly deflate?)
I dislike (we've taught our kids to b… Continue

Added by Janice on March 10, 2010 at 11:04am — 2 Comments

Pinata Bounty - How to truly enjoy that Halloween candy still sitting in your house.

8 o'clock on Halloween night, my son pours his ghoulishly delicious loot onto my living room floor. "149 pieces!" he proclaims, evidence of his hard work as a trick-or-treater. Normally, a wave of nauseousness, then fear, would have washed over me...but instead I smile and say, "Enjoy!", because I know not all that candy will stay in my house. C'mon, admit it. How many of you have loaded Easter baskets with leftover Halloween candy? It's just too much candy for one household to house. For my son… Continue

Added by Janice on November 4, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

Travel TRACKer: A "Tricky" Travel Treat

YOU want to do some shopping.. Hubby wants a good meal.. And the kids want to play. I have four words for you: "Road Trip To IKEA".

On a recent trip back from Charlotte the Jones Family planned a pit stop at the famously affordable Scandinavian furniture and accessory "mart", for lack of a better descripti… Continue

Added by Janice on September 16, 2009 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Travel TRACKer: Spontaneity Pays Off

It was 9:30 on a Saturday night... and we were at gate 16A in the Atlanta airport. We were just finishing up a 'dream come true' Caribbean vacation. Utterly and completely relaxed, tan, and still a little sandy, we awaited our late flight home to reality. Our oldest son was asleep… Continue

Added by Janice on August 25, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Crossing The Tracks

We're headed to Charlotte this weekend. Any places you want this "Travel TRACKer" to check out for you and yours? Continue

Added by Janice on July 22, 2009 at 8:07am — 3 Comments

Remember Your Summer Friends?

Why do old-fashioned summers seem a thing of the past? Is it because of year round school? The fact that Americans just don’t take time off? Or is it simply because I’ve grown up? For me, summer vacation was like living in a different world… The rules were different. The places you visited were different. Your friends were different. Remember those summer friends?? I don’t remember some kids I went to school with all year…but I sure do remember those kids I saw for a few weeks every summer.… Continue

Added by Janice on July 8, 2009 at 3:12pm — No Comments

Triangle TRACKer - Head For The Hills!

Floridians seem to know our secret... The North Carolina Mountains offer up a prime summer vacation. RoughRidge0001 Head WEST young families...Here's why you should go to the NC mountains in the SUMMER! Hiking, Fishing, Rafting, Horseback Riding, Camping, Cycling, Mountain Biking, Dancing, Learning, Touristing, E… Continue

Added by Janice on June 9, 2009 at 1:54pm — No Comments

Triangle TRACKer - Says, Take A (family) Hike!

Why not embrace what a sluggish economy has to offer: A chance to adjust our vantage point; An opportunity to get off on the right foot. Here's my idea: Do it literally, by hiking along North Carolina's amazing Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Added by Janice on June 4, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments

A Savannah Treasure Hunt!

Ok, for all of you who also love Savannah ...and make it a "must stop" on your way to Florida, here's a challenge: Find and Enjoy "Wall's BBQ".

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Added by Janice on May 22, 2009 at 10:42am — No Comments

Travel TRACKer: Savannah Has Texture

My husband and I used to live in Savannah. In fact, our first son is named after one of the city's historical squares. Each time we drop in to visit we hop out at "Troup Square" to take pictures...then off to our friend's house we go. Savannah seemed to belong to me and Donald. I… Continue

Added by Janice on May 21, 2009 at 3:00pm — 3 Comments

Travel TRACKer - Road Trip Down Sesame Street

Since my now 5 year old son was just a few months old we've taken him on the road. From 4 hour trips to picnic on the Blue Ridge Parkway to 9 hour adventures between the Tarheel and Sunshine states. Many of these trips I have done alone with my kids. Over the years many friends have… Continue

Added by Janice on March 28, 2009 at 1:06pm — 1 Comment

Travel TRACKer: Snow Tubing, Dude!

So I looked at the calendar on our fridge, the one covered with so many notations it looks like a chicken stepped on an ink pad then skipped across our monthly planner, and realized the weekend- Gasp! - was empty. And my husband would be out of town on business... "Hmm.." I thought t… Continue

Added by Janice on March 5, 2009 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

Travel TRACKer: We Voted For A President's Day Weekend Road Trip!

What better time to have an "American History" lesson sink in than on President's Day, which happens to be Abraham Lincoln's 200th birthday, and is just weeks after a new President has been inaugurated! Yes, you can take a 5, 6 & 7 year old (and a stroller-bound 11 month old) on… Continue

Added by Janice on February 18, 2009 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

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