by Barbara Spalding | Apr 14, 2014 | Articles, Pending Review or Trash, Travel
With just 6 days left until Easter, many of us are planning what to serve or bring to the big dinner, as well as how to decorate and add the extra touches that make our holidays memorable. Colleen of Souffle Bombay and Heather of Real: The Kitchen and Beyond decided...
by Barbara Spalding | Apr 3, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles
UPDATE: Finally my long-awaited opportunity to experience the one and only Phantom Of The Opera had arrived. It happened to be rather last minute plans, for which I am grateful because I don’t think I could have contained my excitement had it been on my calendar...
by Barbara Spalding | Apr 2, 2014 | Art, Music & Theater, Articles, Travel
Finally a stretch of beautiful weather!! What to do, what to do? But before the endless list of yard work and household projects settles in… think about taking advantage of the spring breeze with the kids. Bubbles on the porch… A bike ride around the...
by Barbara Spalding | Feb 14, 2014 | Articles, Travel, Z Music Reviews
Happy Valentine’s Day Let’s celebrate in Song and with a Giveaway! So while some might be snowed in and celebrating Valentine’s Day in pajamas and sweats, other families are off to normal routines of school and work but we can agree that whichever...
by Barbara Spalding | Jan 29, 2014 | Articles, History, Politics & Geography
What is “World Culture”? In our global society it has never been more important for our children to learn about and embrace the cultures of our world. This past weekend, my family and I had the great pleasure of celebrating the Chinese New Year at The Penn Museum in...
by Barbara Spalding | Jan 19, 2014 | Articles, History, Politics & Geography
Hello 2014! January is well on it’s way and many of you have probably made (and perhaps broken) new year’s resolutions. For me the start of a new year is the opportunity to refresh my perspective – in many regards. It is a time for self reflection...