Memorial Day, nearly on the heels of Mother’s Day and prior to the summer celebrations of both Father’s Day and Fourth of July, is a celebration of remembrance and thankfulness. It is a time to reminisce with our daughters and family about missed family and friends and the sacrifices of others in the fight for [...]
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Getting Geared Up For Spring Sports
March 5th, 2012 
bigshoes In middle to late winter, probably in the midst of a snow, rain, or ice storm, you found yourself filling out registration forms for the impending spring season of your daughter’s chosen sport. Although practice seems months away, now is a good time to prepare for her spring activities so you won’t have to rush [...]
Spring Training
March 3rd, 2012 bigshoes It is inevitable that with spring comes Spring Training, from the MLB to the Little League. As excited as you will be for your Major League team to take the field, you’re doubly excited when your daughter suits up and takes the field. It would be hard to imagine her not being able to play [...]
More Family Valentine Ideas
January 16th, 2012 bigshoes When Valentine Day approaches you may find that your daughter has to do the usual routine for providing a treat or cards for school. It is a nice gesture but it is always a good idea to consider what little gestures would be meaningful to family members.
Creating Holiday Memories
November 25th, 2011 bigshoes There is nothing more fun than creating holiday memories with family and friends. During this time of year it is easy to get carried away and overlook spending quality time with our families. Unfortunately this is the time of year when we should be more in tune to the needs of our daughters. Their need [...]
Kevin Clash on Jon Stewart
October 25th, 2011 bigshoes Love Elmo, love Kevin Clash. This was a great interview on Jon Stewart last night. Kevin Clash is a gifted, funny man. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Kevin Clash www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor & Satire Blog The Daily Show on Facebook
My Daughter the Geek
October 14th, 2011 bigshoes I can’t really put my finger on it but I don’t know whether my daughter is a geek or a tomboy, or maybe just both. How do we handle geeky kids? Are they following in our footsteps? Or even scarier, are they geekier than we are? I know… I shudder to think she may be [...]
Thank You Mom Poem
October 4th, 2011 bigshoes This weekend was my Mom’s birthday and here is a special thank you to her…
Musically Inclined
October 1st, 2011 bigshoes The most exciting part of my 2008 summer… my daughter graduated from the fifth grade. Well they called it a recognition assembly which basically was many awards presented to the fifth grade class. While I do not live vicariously through my daughter and her achievements I was beaming and near tears. Her love of music [...]
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No Comments »The First Bra
September 30th, 2011 bigshoes Of all the conversations you are going to have with your daughter, you think the one about finding the first bra would be an easy one. It is actually not as easy as it seems. Approaching your daughter about this topic or having your daughter approach you can be a bit difficult. Why? Well mostly [...]
