We are officially in transitional weather season, and I’m living for this time of year! With highs hitting just around 60 degrees and evenings in the 40s, for my money, this is weather at its best. Besides the crisp autumn air and vibrant foliage, one of my favorite things about this time of year is
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There was no paper handy. That’s your excuse for writing a phone number on the meat of your thumb. No pun intended, but it was handy but now you can’t quite totally remove the ink and you’re feeling like an 8th-grader again. Even so, you’ve got the number and, as in the new novel, “Stay
As we embrace the chillier mornings and crisp afternoons of autumn, if you haven’t already, now is the time to bring out your cold-weather wardrobe staples. Trench coats, bomber jackets, oversized blazers — the best fall jackets keep you protected from the season’s chill while also offering a stylish one-and-done effect. Because let’s face it,
“Mommy, why didn’t the skeleton walk across the road?” Kenzy asked me in the car on the way to dance lessons. “Hmm. Because he was dead?” I asked with a laugh. (I mean, I thought that was a pretty solid answer.) “Nope. He couldn’t walk across the road because he didn’t have any guts!” She
In September, your Webb Weekly film critic offered a list of forthcoming movies for the rest of this year; but the roster was so deep that I split it, planning to cover the last two months with this October column. In the meantime, Parade magazine beat me to the punch, running a 10/16 story on
You don’t need that. Ugh, it’s so frustrating when you ask someone for something and they just say “no” right away. Why didn’t they think about it first, or ask your intentions? What if you spend your own money or find that thing yourself? As a kid, you probably hear “you don’t need that” a
Halloween is an enjoyable holiday for all, but particularly for children. Kids enjoy the opportunity to channel their whimsy and imagination, whether that involves choosing a clever costume or helping design the theme and scope of home decorations. Parents, guardians and educators can channel the creativity inspired by Halloween into various craft projects. Crafts can
Jack-o’-lanterns are one of many indelible symbols of Halloween. It’s hard to pinpoint the precise origins of jack-o’-lanterns, but many historians trace the tradition to 19th century Ireland. In fact, this instantly recognizable staple of Halloween decor actually gets its name from an Irish folktale character named “Stingy Jack.” Jack-o’-lanterns are ubiquitous in October, but
Costumes and candy make Halloween a highly anticipated event for children and adults alike, but the holiday can be particularly spooky for pets. Some of the same things that bring humans joy on All Hallows Eve can lead to poisoning, stress or anxiety, which may cause four-legged family members to run away or react aggressively.
