Ever since I finished reading Curly Girl by Lorraine Massey last month, I've been dealing with my wavy hair differently. No more constant shampooing, no more wringing or brushing wet hair and no more wet cuts at the salon. While searching for an alternative to the hair detangler I'm constantly buying for my daughter and myself, I discovered a do-it-yourself recipe that works just fine. While detangling sprays and creams aren't expensive, the cost does add up at a couple of bucks a bottle. Continue Reading

  The plumber paid us a visit a few weeks ago to work on the kitchen sink. When the job was done, he made his way through the living room on his way to the front door. He stopped, did a double take and looked down at the floor. "Are your kids playing with bottle caps?" he asked in disbelief. "Yes," I replied. "I mean, who needs toys anyway?" The plumber laughed and squatted next to the boys in a very congenial manner so he could get a closer look at the proceedings. My two oldest boys Continue Reading