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For many people Memorial Day  conjures images of 3-day weekends, discounts at the mall, and when we can officially wear white shoes without looking tacky.  But it’s important we pause to reflect and teach our kids why we have a MemorialDay but once a year, a day of serious reflection and remembrance for those service men and women who have given their lives serving our country so that the rest of us may be free.  Read more >

Every so often the temperature spikes on the issue of working outside the home mothers versus stay-at-home moms.  Wednesday the topic was brought up once more when DNC advisor Hilary Rosen said Ann Romney ,”has never worked a day in her life.”  I’ve mostly heard people defend stay-at-home moms since the conversation, and that staying at home to raise kids is, indeed, work.     Read more >