by kclews | Jul 16, 2018 | Mommy Mentions
Waking up quite early Sunday morning, I headed to the basement to wash a load of darks. They contained a pair of capris leggings that my daughter wanted to wear to a show that afternoon in Philadelphia. I added clothes stored in the wash area and other dirty items. In...
by kclews | Jul 12, 2018 | Mommy Mentions
It’s only July, but like it or not Christmas season thoughts — yes, the “C” word that excites some and others bemoan — have begun. My daughter’s participation in the Schuylkill Ballet Theatre means summer rehearsals for the...
by kclews | Jul 2, 2018 | Mommy Mentions
As July rolls in amidst hot, sticky temperatures, take time to cool down with … a book. Or Two. Maybe three. Do this at a cool place — literally and figuratively. Your community library. Most area libraries tout air-conditioning. All, of course, feature a...
by kclews | Jun 1, 2018 | Mommy Mentions
Another academic milestone reaches completion today (Friday, June 1, 2018). My daughter will walk into the middle school building as an eighth-grader and leave as a high school freshman. (While my kiddos’ school year officially ends for students Tuesday, June 5,...
by kclews | May 9, 2018 | Mommy Mentions
The school days dwindle as May marches on, but the amounts of activities and academics seem to increase — fun days, fundraisers, exams, proms, dances, etc. Through it all, the eyes remain on the prize: The last day of pencils, books and — sorry, teacher...
by kclews | May 1, 2018 | Mommy Mentions
The first day in May. In Northeast PA, it’s absolutely — and FINALLY — beautiful. The sun is shining, and it’s warm enough to break out the shorts and flip-flops! It’s finally that month that sounds much like ‘N Sync’s front...
