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We are still in PICU but showing some signs of improvement. Garrett is using bi-pap at night. It seems to be helping. He is still very short of breath...

Now that January is just about over it's time for some annual QuickBooks maintenance.   I said "now that January is over" assuming that you've re...

This is just a reminder that if you paid any service worker $600 or more in 2009 you may need to send them a Form 1099-MISC no later than February 1, ...

I have partnered with 1040.com to provide you online tax preparation. For as little as $21.00, you get everything – federal, state, and e-filing. Ther...

Business owners and landlords are required to give a Form 1099-MISC to any service provider (independent contractor) you paid $600 or more for service...

Bill writes: have you had past experience with a person who has won  a large texas lotto jack pot?  My reply: That would depend on you...

Speaking from the male perspective, nosy chicks suck.  It’s pretty sure that women don’t like nosy dudes either.  Especially when that l...

This is a unique iPhone app that is also fun.  No matter where you are, even at home or in your office, you are probably surrounded by ethereal ghosts...

Disciplining kids and, more importantly, giving positive reinforcement for their good behavior and hard work is what parenting is all about.  The prob...

It’s unusual for us here at sCommerce to look away from the usual app reviews and instead focus on a game, but this little iPhone gem is a lot o...

Using your cell phone as a contact book, communications device, and more is what it’s built for, but using it for business needs such as confere...

I found this video through Professor Michael Wesch's blog. If you're a fan of The Office, you will definitely appreciate this video. If you're not a f...

The ease of use and integration with Google accounts, makes Blogger a very popular choice for teachers who are starting their first classroom blogs. B...

Last night I wrote a post about teaching forensic science through CSI Web Adventures. Those web adventures contain accurate science facts. However, th...

Rice University has partnered with CBS, the American Academy of Forensic Sciences, and the National Science Foundation to produce educational web adve...

Someone recently asked me why I write a week in review post every week. The answer is simple, a lot of teachers don't have enough time to keep up with...

As a Savvy Auntie, I’ve been through one blonde princess phase with my oldest niece and I'm deep in a brunette princess period with my 4-year-old godd...

By Becky SteinbergDaniel Julez Knowles sat next to his Aunt Beyonce at the Grammy Awards. The adorable five-year-old son of Beyonce's sister Solange t...

Winter brings opportunities for fun activities – skating, skiing, snowshoeing – and opportunities to warm up after with hot beverages and snacks. But ...

By Becky SteinbergWhat would make Rachel Zoe, a high-powered celebrity stylist, more excited than the new line of Derek Lam handbags? Celebrating her ...

By Melanie Linn GutowskiFor all of our aunties that are married without children by choice, you aren't alone! The number of women identifying themselv...

Bonjour Auntie! It's time to learn French! After all, you may want to take your niece or nephew to Paris, France one day! Oh they are so worldly, aren...

Wow! Amy and Dan finally find out which branch of the Cahill family they belong to! Don't know what that means, Auntie? Just ask your niece and nephe...

Savvy Aunties know that forks, spoons and knives are boring. These dinner accessories will make an ordinary meal an adventure!

These colorful tattoos take hand puppets to a whole new level of fun!

Valentine's Day gifts are even better when they are soft and cuddly!

By Melanie Linn GutowskiPresident's Day, celebrated this year on February 15, commemorates the birthdays of presidents George Washington (February 22)...

By Colleen DowdAmerica’s favorite TV show has returned for its ninth season. American Idol has become a fixture in our culture and one of the highest ...

By Danielle RubinoAs a twenty-two year old, I was definitely not around in 1963. I do know, however, the importance of August 28th, 1963.On that day, ...

Your teen niece or nephew is spending way too much time in front of the TV, lately. Plus, they've taken to hitting the fast-food circuit with their ba...

Boo! It's Halloween! Why not have a ghostly time with some arts and craft activities even the nephews will love!By the way, since this craft includes ...

In October 2006, I attended my first St. Francis of Assisi blessing of the animals ceremony. Several Jewish friends and I went to an Episcopalian chur...

Within 24 hours of the earthquake in Haiti, I had a knee-jerk reaction and made a donation to the American Red Cross. Shortly afterward, I learned of ...

PangeaI generally don't use this blog to endorse companies, but there's one that really deserves to be commended. Pangea sells a wide variety of vegan...

This past weekend, I attended the sixth annual Limmud NY conference. Approximately 700 Jews gathered together at the Hudson Valley Resort in upstate N...

Profile of Shmarya Rosenberg in The New York TimesOn Friday, Samuel Freedman had a profile of Failed Messiah's Shmarya Rosenberg in The New York Times...

Today TaxMama hears from Andrew in TaxQuips forum, with this problem. “I worked for a company that went bankrupt; now I’m not getting a W-...

Today TaxMama hears from Shaunna in Washington State, who tells us. “I own a small rental business. Is the bounce castle I rent out considered ...

Today TaxMama hears from Kim in South Carolina, who has been remiss. “I am a bookkeeper and did not claim mileage as unreimbursed employee expen...

Today TaxMama hears from Linda in Kentucky with a reasonable question. “My son-in-law had on-line college classes that required him to have inte...

Today TaxMama hears from David in Arizona who got an unpleasant surprise. “I work for a restaurant that has not collected tip income info from o...