Reduce your Carbon Footprint this Fall
September 1, 2010 – 10:38 am | No Comment

During the dog days of summer it can sometimes feel like the heat and humidity are never going to come to an end.  But believe it or not, fall is once again right around the …

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Outdoor

Outdoor mishaps, blunders and eyesores. What happens outdoors…stays on WhooKnoo for a really, really long time.

Indoor

Nothing says tacky like 70’s wallpaper and tourist trap tchotchke’s, and we’re on the prowl for the worst of it.

Baby & Kids

We shudder to think what can befall the youngest among us, but sometimes it’s good for a harmless chuckle at their expense.

Pets & Animals

Loyal and loving, most pets are adults at 2 years of age, but they still can’t open a can of food without our help.

Go Green

We’re all for preserving the planet, and you should be too unless you’ve got someplace else to live… Yah, we didn’t think so.

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How to be a Good Homework-Helper
August 29, 2010 – 10:46 am | No Comment

How to be a Good Homework-Helper

It’s a pretty well accepted fact that the more involved parents are with their children’s school the work the better.   Being a good homework-helper doesn’t just mean forcing your kids to do their homework – it means that you will teach them to be both responsible and good learners.  Here are some ways parents can be good homework-helpers.

  • It’s always hard to feel like you are being the bad guy, but it’s very important that you make sure your kids don’t engage themselves in television or video games before their homework is done.  This doesn’t mean that you have to start nagging them the second they get home from school – kids need a little bit of downtime after a long day.  But maintain strict and firm rules that ensure your children will take care of their responsibilities before enjoying leisure activities.
  • Create a homework sanctuary for your kids.  Just like you probably have a desk or office area that you go to when you need to get work done, your kids need a designated area where they do homework.  Having a specific work area will help them stay focused and engaged when they are doing their homework.
  • Give your children praise when they are doing well!  When they study hard for a test and do well, make them feel great about themselves.  This will make them realize that all the hard work they do at home pays off.
  • Perhaps the most signifigant way you can be a good homework-helper is this: always be available to assist your kids with their work.  If they feel like they always have a reliable ally in their war with homework, they will feel a lot more relaxed and confident about doing it.
3 Fantastic Foods You (Might) Not Know About
August 26, 2010 – 10:52 am | No Comment
3 Fantastic Foods You (Might) Not Know About

Just because you have read countless lists about doctor recommended “super foods” doesn’t mean there still aren’t tons of fantastic foods that you still don’t know about.  Trouble arises when the same foods keep getting …

4 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Digestive System
August 24, 2010 – 10:43 am | No Comment
4 Ways to Maintain a Healthy Digestive System

Do you often have stomach pains?  Are you a little bit less then *ahem*, regular?  These are both two key signs of having a less than perfect digestive system.  We’ve all heard the old saying …

9 Reasons to Drink Water
August 23, 2010 – 10:41 am | No Comment
9 Reasons to Drink Water

As humans, our bodies are composed of around 60% water.  This is why it makes sense that we need to make sure we fuel our body by drinking plenty of water.  Here are 9 reasons …

Parenting Tips for the First Day of Kindergarten
August 22, 2010 – 10:17 am | No Comment
Parenting Tips for the First Day of Kindergarten

Getting your child ready for his or her first day of kindergarten is a lot of things – exciting, scary, sad, and maybe even relieving.  It is important to make sure that your youngster’s first …

Common Cat Health Misconceptions Cleared Up
August 20, 2010 – 7:38 am | No Comment
Common Cat Health Misconceptions Cleared Up

Even if you are a cat owner with the best intentions of keeping your feline healthy, you still could be making poor decisions.  Being properly informed is the best way to make sure you are …