Jo's Editorial
Adoption Month

This November is National Adoption Day/Awareness Week/Month, where everyone is invited to become a hero for those children without families. 1000s (or in some cases, over one hundred thousand) abandoned and vulnerable children in the world still remain out of sight ... (Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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On The Aisle
The Mighty Macs (Rated G)

THE MIGHTY MACS is based on the incredible true story of the 1971-72 Immaculata College team that started in obscurity but became the original Cinderella story in women's basketball. This team of pioneers went from barely making that inaugural tournament to the first dynasty in their game. And Cathy Rush, the woman that was ahead of her time, became immortalized when she was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame ... (Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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The Reading Room
The Survival Kit by Donna Freitas (ages 12 and up)

When Rose's mom dies, she leaves behind a brown paper bag labeled Rose's Survival Kit. Inside the bag, Rose finds an iPod, with a to-be-determined playlist; a picture of peonies, for growing; a crystal heart, for loving; a box of crayons, for sharing; a paper star, for making a wish; and a paper kite, for letting go ... (Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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Little Nippers
Canadian Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Picky Eaters

Kathy talks about her family's Thanksgiving, what the girls did on Halloween and how she deals with her little picky eaters... (Click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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Ten Questions With...
Christine Ebersole

In honor of National Adoption Month, we're revisiting a Q&A (10+ questions!) we did with Christine Ebersole. Christine is a two time Tony-award winning actress. She got her start as a cast member on Saturday Night Live and has starred in many films including Amadeus, Tootsie, Dead Again, My Girl 2 and on TV in Royal Pains and Retired at 35. She is also the proud mom of three adopted children: Elijah, Mae-Mae and Aron. To find out more about Christine, and hear her fabulous voice, check out her website: www.christineebersole.com ... (click through to read more)... Read Full Article

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Quick Tips
Guy Fawkes Night

Some safety tips for you and your family are celebrating Guy Fawkes Night ... (Click through for more)... Read Full Article

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Nanny Time
Jo Goes "Down Under"

Last month found Jo "down under" in Australia, visiting Sydney and Melbourne for her live tour happening February, 2012. Of course, no trip will have been complete without visiting the old convict called, "Pinchgut" (Fort Denison) via water taxi, where all the convicts from the UK were sent over. She also visited the famous Taronga Zoo -- and made a new friend (see picture)! 

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