We’re right in the thick of football season, and baseball season is coming to a close, so it’s the perfect time to get some delicious snacking in (and what better excuse?).

Nachos seem to be the penultimate sports-watching snack. Pretty much the only constant are tortilla chips and cheese, with other toppings ranging from beans, chili, chiles, sour cream, tomatoes, quacamole — the list goes on! The great thing about nachos is that they can be easily tailored to individual tastes and preferences, and can be a casual presentation with a big pile of chips with toppings dumped on top, or …read more

My son Truman starts T-ball and soccer this week. I asked my husband if this meant I was now an official Soccer Mom. He said no. Perhaps I fit more the role of the Soccer Moms of the 1990s than those of of the 2000s. But in the 1990s, being a mother, especially one who totes her child to various sports and activities, was the farthest thing from my mind.
These days, though, I’m more apt to be associated with another demographic, iPhone Moms. That’s right. A study done by Greystripe, a mobile ad network, has identified iPhone Moms as a …read more

I roped Rick into assistant coaching Truman’s T-ball team this year. This is Truman’s second year to play, and his third season. There are two leagues here in Homewood – the tough-as-nails Patriot League and the “more laid back” Joy League. (The name alone sort of brings to mind coaches tossing daisies on the field and singing Kumbaya between innings. I dig that.)
When Truman began T-ball, he barely knew what the game was about so we figured the Joy League was the way to go. He was grouped with a team of like-minded kids who spent much of the game …read more

The past few weeks, teh boyfriend and I are spending some of our dates by playing badminton together. These dates have been great that’s why I recommend it.
Here are some reasons why I do:
Reason #1
Exercise
We all need some form of exercise, don’t you agree? Playing a sport together will give you an opportunity to spend time together while keeping fit. Pretty constructive, me thinks.
Reason #2
Communication
I’ve observed that in the games we’ve played, teh boyfriend and I learn how to communicate. Learn how to work as a team. It allows us to compliment an effort to reach a shot or how …read more