Image via WikipediaOne of my favorite quotes reminds me how we need to be thankful for the ones we love and kind to all, because what really matters is how you make others feel. I hope that you have a Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy a great meal, share lots of smiles and memories with your family and friends nearby."I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia [not Michael Brewer's arm]Michael is doing better. Doctors at Jackson Memorial Hospital initially predicted Michael would need to stay in the intensive care unit for five months. Instead, he was moved to a burn unit after five weeks. He is talking and taking tentative steps - and playing Tony Hawk video games and watching "ICarly," one of his favorite TV shows.He is scheduled Read Full Story

Millions of Americans got an early jump on their Thanksgiving travel Wednesday, with many opting to drive or take trains and buses instead of shelling out more money for flights amid a sour economy st... View Original Article Are you flying, driving, taking a train or bus or staying home this year? We'll be visiting my family nearby, so will take a short drive over the hills and through the Read Full Story

Terri is a positive mom I follow on twitter, also known as the 'tadahmom'. Terri has contributed to Little Bytes News in the past. Her book, Ignite The Fire!, is available once again by popular demand. It is filled with inspiration for parents to make homeschooling fun with creative ways to teach and encourage your children. I offered to help get the word out because it sounds like a great Read Full Story

No longer manufactured, although still available, Playmobil’s Security Check Point, pictured above, reflected the age of heightened caution and security following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York. Handout No longer manufactured, although still available, Playmobil’s Security Check Point, pictured above, reflected the age of heightened caution and security following the Sept. 11 Read Full Story

I came across this great article on the web this weekend, written by Adam Murdock, MD out of Texas. He discusses the media hype of the swine flu and the need for the swine flu and whether it will become mandatory or should become mandatory. One state, Pennsylvania has proposed such legislation, according to Murdock. My family and kids are overall healthy, therefore we will not get the swine flu Read Full Story

A British hospital wants to remove a 1-year-old boy born with[Congenital Myasthenic Syndrome] a rare neuromuscular condition from life support, but the child's father is fighting to keep him alive.The baby's mother agrees with hospital officials, who sought High Court permission Monday to remove the boy from the ventilator that allows him to breathe, British media reported."RB's mother Read Full Story

The past month I have highlighted stories on here that have occurred in recent news reports across the country regarding teens who commit adult crimes. The number of them lately is epidemic and outrageous. I question what is going on in society that is leaving teens so callous to commit such heinous crimes. From the gang beating of an honor student in Chicago to the setting on fire of a young Read Full Story

This is outrageous and sad that a mother would put someone like this before her innocent and defenseless child! I couldn't believe this headline when I saw it today. I just had to share it and comment on it...what is this world coming to when teens are beating to death,raping and setting one another on fire and mothers are protecting rapists over their children? This is a sad reflection of our Read Full Story

Image via Wikipedia google_protectAndRun("ads_core.google_render_ad", google_handleError, google_render_ad);An allegory"What treat would you like?" I asked the two costumed children at my door."Thirty-eight thousand, seven hundred fifty-two dollars and sixty-five cents," said the girl.My hand froze inside the candy jar. "...Apiece," added Read Full Story