Moms Big Day

Mother’s Day: Great Celebration Ideas
by Paul Banas

Mother's Day is considered more of a private ritual between the missus and the kids by most dads: it slips by and they barely notice it. Moms deserve better, and there are things that only a dad can do to make Mother's Day memorable for the whole family.

One of those things is to help the kids make and/or purchase a great gift for mom. Even if your kids have saved up their weekly allowances, they are going to need your help to make the right purchase. And who's going to help them "Photoshop" that really special hand-made card? Good old dad!

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Feature a Teacher May 2012

Feature a Teacher: A Wichita Family series that introduces readers to area teachers who are making a difference. If you would like to submit a teacher’s name for Wichita Family to consider for a future Feature a Teacher article, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

 

In her sixth year as a teacher, Kenzie Keckler has created a dynamic and deliberate teaching style that is leaving a long line of satisfied students, parents and colleagues singing her praises. 

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Budget Friendly Road Trips

With warm weather season in full swing, now is the time to start planning your fun family getaways. If you are concerned about affording it all, author and financial expert Farnoosh Torabi offers the following tips to help you have fun and save money on your next vacation.

Bank on gas-saving apps
Look to budget-friendly websites, such as www.GasBuddy.com, which also offers an app that helps you find the closest gas station with the best prices near you. Another gas-saving app is Gas Hog. It costs 99 cents and calculates your car's fuel economy, then provides tips on ways to make your car more fuel-efficient.

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