[Editor's Note: Dee over at Start Dreaming has several informative posts on starting seeds indoors. This is not her first time at the veggie garden rodeo so she shares with her readers everything she has learned along the way. This home schooling mom is not only starting seeds for food, but also for educational purposes. - Jen]  Read more

[Editor's note: This week the House of Representatives did something appalling. In voting to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (WAWA), the GOP-led House decided that not all women deserve protection.  Read more

I recently overheard a discussion between my boys about how I no longer work at the newspaper. "Yeah, she just stays home now. And plays on her computer." Burn. I thought of that while reading this amusing -- yet oh-so-burny -- post by The Bearded Iris. I laughed... and I singed a little. Have you had a ouch-that-burns conversation about your career/job/title with your kids?  Read more

As summer approaches, it's great to have some new ideas in your back pocket for non-alcoholic coolers to serve to guests. This set of flavored lemonades is a terrific start—each one is fresh and flavorful, and they can be made with a base of either lemonade mixed up from concentrate, or the homemade variety.  Read more