A newly-engaged working mom of two (soon to be three) lovely little boys, I'm curious about the people, places and things that make up the world around us. I love working out and spending time with my boys; and I am as likely to tear up a karaoke stage as to deliver a dynamic lecture in the classroom. I am also a former Associate Professor of Communication and Media Arts at SUNY Genesee, and a SUNY Chancellor's Award-winning educator. A lifelong WNYer, born and raised in Cheektowaga, I now live with my fiance and our kids. I've been on the radio in Buffalo since the 90s and am known to change hair colors frequently.
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What To Do When A Crayon Goes Through Your Dryer
It's a rainbow-colored horror show.
Amazing Video Shows Twins Holding Hands Right After Birth
This video came across my feed this week and I just had to share.
Five Fancy Cakes For Your Next Kid Birthday Party
It's almost birthday cake time again for my kids. This time around, the little one wants a Pennywise cake? OK. Over to Instagram for some inspiration.
Would You Use Reusable Toilet Paper?
Advantages to the family cloth include less environmental waste, and it is better for your plumbing.
Niagara Falls To Be Lit Purple And Yellow For Kobe
On Monday February 24, both sides of Niagara Falls will be lit in honor of Kobe Bryant and his daughter, Gianna.
How Clutter Can Trigger Anxiety, Stress & Depression
Feeling stressed or anxious? It might be your house that's the trigger.
Facebook Quizzes Could Be Why Your Account Gets Hacked
If you've experienced your Facebook account getting hacked, you know it's a pain. But how did you get hacked to begin with? It was probably that Facebook quiz you just took.
The #1 Way Americans Spend Their Tax Refund
For those of us lucky to be getting a refund back, what to spend it on? For me, it'll go towards my "One Day We'll Get A Hot Tub Fund," but what are the most common ways people spend their refunds?
Can A Big Temperature Change Make You Sick
It's something your mom, nana, grandma, gigi, or auntie told you -- wild changes in temperature will make you sick. But, is it true or an urban myth?
Second Earthquake in Adirondacks in Four Days
A second earthquake hit the same region of the Adirondacks in four days, as a 1.2 magnitude quake was felt just after 9:30 am Tuesday morning.
You Might Be Surprised By Who’s Playing Video Games These Days
If you think video games are just for kids, new data says you're wrong.
Pedialyte Embracing Adults Using It To Cure Hangovers
A lot of us have snaked some of our kids' Pedialyte after a night of some cocktails because the only thing worse than a hangover is a hangover with children around.
Did I Hear That Right? I’m Being Sued By The IRS?
The voice on the other line was a very official sounding message purporting to be from the IRS, saying that I was the subject of a lawsuit. Concerning right? Thank goodness for the Internet...when I did a search on the phone number, multiple reports about IRS scams (and many other types of scams) ca…
Daycare Center Posts Sign About Parents On Their Phones When Picking Up Kids
A photo of this sign has been making the rounds on Facebook. It was originally posted at a daycare near Houston, TX. A photo of this sign has been making the rounds on Facebook: it implies that every parent that is taking a call during pick-up/drop-off is somehow making their kids less of a priority…