Saturday, June 26, 2010

Collection for Operation Homefront

Steve Low's Midwest Toyota is collecting for Operation Homefront and is asking for your help. Stop by Steve Low's Midwest Toyota, 800 South 3rd Street La Crosse, with your donation anytime until July 2nd or when you come to the Logger's home game on Friday, July 2nd you can bring it with you at that time. Show your support for the members of our military with your donations to Operation Homefront.

Here is a list of items that Operation Homefront is collecting at this time
in order of priority.


Letters/Cards of Support/Encouragement

Beef Jerky

On-the-Go Packs (to flavor water)

Protein/Granola Bars

Trail Mix/Snacks

Baby Wipes (non-oily)

Chap Stick

Toothbrush/Toothpaste

Body Wash

Sports Magazines

Cash Donations always appreciated.


Condoms for FIRST Graders?

Yes you read that correctly, but I'm still trying to figure it out myself.
A Massachusetts's Elementary School is implementing a policy to hand out condoms to their students, even 1st graders, starting this fall.
I think this is absolutely crazy. As a mother of a 3rd grader I don't want the school having the ability to give my daughter a condom just because they will counsel her before doing so. And the fact that the policy does not require the school to contact the parents is even more reason to get my blood boiling. Yes a comment on this issue from one of the board members saying there is no set age as to when sexual activity begins is true, but it still is no reason for elementary schools to hand out condoms.
How about if the school notices something are is confronted by a student then they call the parents and leave it up to the parents to make the decision on the minor in their custody? How about we as parents take notice of what our children are doing and talk to them about the risks, dangers, etc...?
I'm having such a difficult time processing this and why this new policy would even pass. Just unbelievable! Right now I could not be happier to be living where we are and having my children in the school they are in.
Your thoughts...share them with me just click on the word email to the left of this article.

Friday, June 18, 2010

You have to check these out


Times have changed and you can definitely tell that is the case after viewing the rest of the ads from the past. Really what were the advertisers thinking? Check them out. Have fun!

Just Say NO!

Yes, my children (especially my son) can be challenging and yes I would like them to really just rest sometimes, but give them a sippy cup of wine to accomplish this no. Of course this did happen in Atlanta where a 41 year old babysitter gave a 9 month old wine in his sippy cup to make the child fall asleep. The child's grandmother came home to find the baby in a lifeless state and when taken to the hospital was found to have a blood alcohol level of .33. Just to put that in perspective that is more than 4 times the legal limit for adults. Yes the baby did survive thank goodness.
This incident happened in 2009 and the babysitter confessed and was sentenced to 8 years in prison and 4 years of probation.

A Sad Ending

An 8 year old and a 17 month old both lost their lives on Friday when a fire broke out in their New York apartment. The really sad part of this story is that the 8 year old boy was carried out to safety and then realized that his younger brother was still inside, so he ran back into the fire to save him. He was a brave 8 year old that loved his brother very much and his grandfather has been quoted saying "I'm not surprised that he would do it. He would never want to see his little brother suffer."
This is a story of a brave little boy, but also a reminder to each and everyone of us that we can not go back in a fire for anything or anyone. I cannot imagine being in their shoes, it would be hard to stand out outside your home while it is burning knowing that a sibling, a child or anyone you love is inside. My thoughts and prayers go out to this family that has suffered a great loss.
Read the whole story.

Friday, June 4, 2010

Crocs (the shoes) Save a 3 Year Old Boy

The 3 year boy from Essex was in the swimming pool when he picked up a faulty hairdryer and was shocked. The electricity that want through the little boy actually was enough to char his clothes and send a bright blue bolt down his arm, but his Crocs received no damage. And the paramedics are saying that the Crocs saved the 3 year old's life. You can read the whole story - click here.

Need a Job for Your 18 Year Old?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are seeking 250 students that are at least 18 years old for an employment opportunity. They do need to have one job skill, but only one and that is they must know how to flush a toilet. Yep construction is almost done on their new stadium, so they need to test the facilities and it takes a lot of people to do it. What they are calling the "Student Flush" is happening Thursday, June 10th.
Hard to believe isn't it...well check it out for yourself.

It's Gone to the Dogs


Well this week in movies it has gone to the dogs with "Marmaduke" opening up this weekend, but let's not forget some great classic dog movies that we all know and love - "Old Yeller," "Turner & Hooch" and "The Shaggy Dog." According to MSN movies they sat down and watched some of the classics and came up with their 10 Best Dog Movies of All Time. I would definitely not agree with all of their choices, but I have to honestly say I have not seen them all either. So take a look and decide for yourself if you agree with MSN or if you think they may need some help coming up with the next list. View the list of the 10 Best Dog Movies of All Time.