Darth Vader on Shine

DIY Halloween costumes your kids can use again (and again)

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I loved Jessica's post about how much we're spending on Halloween costumes this year, and reading what Shine users are doing for their kids...

Parenting poll: Are your kids already talking about Halloween costumes?

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Halloween is more than a month away but the costume talk is frequent between my sons. They're likely to have fifty ideas up until a week before the big day, but so far Darth Vader is a strong contender (never mind that they've never seen Star Wars). And if my oldest decides to stick with the...

Dating diaries: A theory on why long distance relationships don't work

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I have a lot of friends who are questioning whether their long distance relationships are worth the trouble. Ever since I tried it (even though I was 18 and it was only about an hour's drive distance), I've sworn I'd never try it again.

I've developed a theory on what makes a strong relationship. It's called the Down Time-Crisis Theory. Take a look, and tell me if you agree with it or disagree. It is the main reason why most long distance relationships don't work...