Friday, March 13, 2009
Brenda Nixon is a parent expert and often shares her advice on First at 4. Today she is guest posting on how to deal with temper tantrums. Feel free to share your experiences or advice….or just vent if you’d like. We’ll listen. :)
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 03/13 at 11:09 AM
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Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Want a fresh start? Clear out the clutter. Seriously, it works. Sandy Jenney of “Organize with Sandy” is a professional organizer and I asked her to guest post today on clearing the clutter out of our lives. Here is her advice. Enjoy!
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 03/04 at 09:03 AM
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Tuesday, March 03, 2009
Today on NBC 4 we talking about the most critical aspects of our economic crisis…investments, jobs, and saving money. Bottomline: Your Money.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 03/03 at 02:30 PM
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
There’s a story today out of New Mexico on a school district instituting a “cheese sandwich policy.“ I’ve copied the AP story below and it just breaks my heart.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 02/25 at 11:46 AM
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Monday, February 16, 2009
We all know big girls love to head to the spa, but what about little girls. Today on First at 4—a story that just might get you fired up—kids as young as 9 going to the spa for pampering, and the parents who pick up the tab.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 02/16 at 11:16 AM
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Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Gail Hogan is a wife, mother, journalist and friend. I think the world of Gail, and when you pull on that red dress or sweater on Friday—think of her. She’s guest posting here with a message that’s for all of us moms, and she’ll bring a smile to your face.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 02/04 at 01:14 PM
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Monday, February 02, 2009
Here are a few pictures that I’ve been meaning to post of sweet/silly Caroline.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 02/02 at 01:17 PM
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Caroline is two years old, sassy, and the love of my life. I’m certain I’m learning far more from her, than she is from me.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 02/02 at 12:38 PM
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Bottom line—it’s our tax money and our children. So do you think our tax dollars are being spent wisely on education? And what do you really care about when you send your child to school?
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 01/22 at 10:21 AM
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Did you see her on First at 4 today? She did a fabulous job and dishes her Top 5 deals this week.
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 01/16 at 06:07 PM
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
How did two years fly by? My daughter is about to turn two this weekend and it’s freaking me out!
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 01/13 at 08:08 PM
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Friday, January 09, 2009
Heads up, my friends. We’re expecting a blast of winter this weekend. So are you ready?
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 01/09 at 11:38 AM
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Friday, January 02, 2009
2008 had its ups and downs. Cheers to 2009!
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 01/02 at 08:01 PM
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
It’s the holidays. “Tis the season to be exhausted right? So how are you surviving it all?
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 12/17 at 01:14 PM
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Friday, November 21, 2008
Here’s a fun, quick question for you today. If you could pick anyone for your child to do lunch with, who would you pick and why?
Posted by Ellie Merritt on 11/21 at 07:47 AM
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