Teaching Our Son to Go the Distance

Showing Our Kids the Value of Hard Work and Saving Money

by Lorraine Brock

Over the course of the last two years our middle son Caleb has been saving money for a car. It’s sort of a requirement in our home that our boys invest some of their own blood, sweat, and tears into such an important purchase.

All of our boys have had active schedules through their teen years including a choice to play competitive football. Our oldest son decided to stop playing his junior year, so he was able to secure a part-time job that allowed him to earn and save money for the past four years.

Halloween Safety: How to Keep Your Kids and Pets Safe for Halloween

halloween safety

Safety Tips for Kids and Dogs at Halloween

 

Here are some great tips on how to keep your kids and pets safe for Halloween from our friends at Guardian Pet Sitters.

Halloween is a fun time for kids (free candy, scary masks!) but if you have a dog it can be very stressful. When children come to your door, are you worried about your dog constantly barking at the doorbell? Is your dog worried about all these scary looking strangers intruding on his territory? Here are a few tips for you, your dog, and your kids to make Halloween as safe (and bite-free) as possible!

Disney in Concert: Magical Music from the Movies

Disney in Concert - Plano Symphony Orchestra

Presented by the Plano Symphony Orchestra

 

The Plano Symphony Orchestra’s 2012 – 2013 Season brings the smash hit DISNEY IN CONCERT: Magical Music from the Movies to the Eisemann Center at 8:15 PM on Saturday, October 20th, with a special matinée performance at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 21st.