Hey, here's your chance to see Sesame Street Live at the Civic Center in Poughkeepsie! The show runs February 26 - 28th. Just tell me your favorite Sesame Street character by email to: vbjoet@netzero.net and that's it! You'll be entered to win the...

The Associated Press initiated a study of chemicals in children's jewelry...the results are startling. If you have cheap, shiny jewelry that isn't sterling silver - toss it. Cadmium has been used instead of lead in jewelry from China. Check your...

Our kids are forming a band. Note, there is no exclamation point at the end of that sentence. They have a drummer (my son), potentially two bass players, two lead guitarists and two singers. I, of course, offered my services as a backup singer but...

It's my 44th birthday today! I feel energized for some reason I can't place. It's like an inner caffeine boost in my soul. Sure, I'm jobless, but I have a rich life otherwise. The extra time with family this past year has been great. I'm happy to see...

We made these last night for a party. Fun to make with the kids, assembly-line style. Happy New Year Dumplings Makes about 48 dumplings 2 Tbl canola or peanut oil 2 stalks bok choy, julienned 1/4 head cabbage, julienned 1 small onion, julienned 1/8...