Nancy French

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Nancy French is an author, commentator, and mother. Her next book, about the year her husband spent in Iraq is due out July 4, 2011. Connect with her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NancyAndersonFrench and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/nancyafrench.

Bio

Nancy French is the author of Home and Away: A Story of Family in a Time of War and Red State of Mind: How a Catfish Queen Reject Became a Liberty Belle. She recently collaborated with Bristol Palin on her book Not Afraid of Life.

She began her writing career as a Philadelphia City Paper columnist tackling many subjects with a light, humorous touch; her articles have appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Sun, Newsmax, the Philadelphia Daily News, and National Review Online. She regularly discusses the week's news events on national public radio's Weekend America. An alumna of David Lipscomb University and New York University, Nancy lives in Columbia, Tennessee with her husband David (also on the SixSeeds board), three children, and her Lowchen dog Goggo.

Things to Know About Nancy:  

1. I¹m most liable to get choked up when I hear about:

Adoption

2. If I had a completely free day to do anything I wanted, I would:

Let the kids skip school, jump in the car, drive to the Smoky Mountains, and ride the Thunderhead roller coaster at Dollywood.

3. My kids drive me crazy when they:

Think "put your socks and shoes on" means "lay on the floor with the dog and wrestle for the next few minutes."

4. I drive my kids crazy when I:

Sing 80s music and they end up walking around the house humming the tune to 867-5309 without any context of the song (actually, I have no idea what that song's about either, but the number does get stuck in one¹s head).

5. If you¹re going to give me a gift card, get me one from this store:

Honda -- I want to take the minivan plunge, but my friends staged a "minivan intervention."  I currently drive a Nissan Titan pick up truck.

6. I¹m most proud of my kids when they:

Are respectful to adults and their grandparents, and when they¹re generous to and considerate of each to other.

7. My go-to comfort food(s):

Chik-Fil-A's waffle fries and fried chicken

8. If I could snap my finger and make some problem in the world go away, it would be:

Fatherlessness.

9. Home chore or professional task I hate to do:

I don¹t mind folding clothes, but I can¹t stand to put them away in an orderly manner. So I always invalidate my work folding by stuffing socks into a shirt drawer or jeans into an underwear drawer (although, honestly, I haven¹t had specific, designated drawers in recent memory).

10. I'm slightly embarrassed to admit that I watch or read:

Dexter -- I know I shouldn't really be pulling for a serial killer...

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Nancy French’s Articles

 

Everything On It  

Congratulations to Laura Maxwell of Hull, MA on winning this week's…
Posted in: ContentBooks   |   By Nancy French
 

Last Night at Chateau Marmont: A Novel  

Congratulations to Calista Smith of King William, Virginia for…
Posted in: ContentBooks   |   By Nancy French
 

Raising “Two Families:” Embracing the Age Gap between Kids  

What is the ideal age gap between children? If the age difference is…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

Winnie the Pooh  

Passing by all of the advertisements for “bad teachers,”…
Posted in: ContentMovies   |   By Nancy French
 

Making Things Happen  

As July 4th approaches, it’s a good time to think about that good…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

Should Angels Really Do That? (A Protest Against Season Three of Drop Dead Diva)  

Drop Dead Diva is a one-hour Lifetime “dramedy” about a…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

Raising Kids in a Scandal-Prone World: What We Can Learn from Weiner  

and Jill Joiner Rep. Weiner embarrassed himself and our government. …
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

Why Parents Should Never Ever Count to Three  

It’s a sound that’s about as common in grocery stores as the…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

The Facebook Fallacy  

and Ruth Malhotra   7.5 million Facebook users are under 13. Are…
Posted in: LifestyleTechnology   |   By Nancy French
 

Catfish: Not Based on True Events  

How well do you know your Facebook friends? A new movie called…
Posted in: LifestyleTechnology   |   By Nancy French
 

Bring Out the Heroes?  

“Do you think it was like on the A-Team?” “What do you…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

Virtue, Bachelor-Style  

This season was about "redemption."  But the values on the show…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

BOOKS: Great Art History Books for Kids  

This series is perfect for both boys and girls alike, is geared toward…
Posted in: ContentBooks   |   By Nancy French
 

It Takes a Laptop: Parenting in the Age of Facebook  

I didn’t mean to issue an ultimatum to my toddler.  But a…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

State of the Union... for Kids!  

Editor's Note: President Obama may have spoken about issues you simply may…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

ANSWERS: State of the Union... for Kids!  

Parents, below you will find the answers to the questions posed in the…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

How Do We Process the Miley Cyrus Bong Video?  

Miley Cyrus provides another teachable moment -- whether she intended to…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

Choosing to See  

Congratulations to Chris Nichols for winning this week's book…
Posted in: ContentBooks   |   By Nancy French
 

Narnia - Voyage of the Dawn Treader Picture Gallery  

Welcome, Narnia fans!  We know you are anxiously awaiting the…
Posted in: ContentMovies   |   By Nancy French
 

Welcome, New Readers -- all 17,000 of You!  

We’re a small “ma and pa” magazine.  (Literally. We…
Posted in: ContentAdoption   |   By Nancy French
 

Welcome, Timothy Dalrymple  

SixSeeds is pleased to introduce you to our newest contributor,Tim…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

The Best Commercial about Adoption?  

We've all seen them.  The adoption ads that have the heart-tugging…
Posted in: ContentAdoption   |   By Nancy French
 

"I Love My Hair:" A Father's Tribute To His Daughter  

I know you've already seen it, but you may not know that the Sesame Street…
Posted in: ContentAdoption   |   By Nancy French
 

Monster Meter: #1 Most Trusted Monster Detection App  

There are many iPad and iPhone apps vying for your attention, but…
Posted in: LifestyleTechnology   |   By Nancy French
 

Family App Review: Dr. Seuss's ABC  

So, you’ve got your iPad and you’re not sure if it’s a…
Posted in: LifestyleTechnology   |   By Nancy French
 

Audio Review: The Eeny Weeny Beeny Ghost  

At SixSeeds, we believe in the power of a good story.  The stories…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

The Death of Secrecy, Or How to Raise Kids in the Internet Age  

 and Jill Joiner After Rutgers student Tyler Clementi’s…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

Books: How I Paid for an Outstanding College Education Without Loans,Scholarships, or Mooching Off My Parents  

Congratulations to Kriss Marion of Circle M Farm in Blanchardville, Wi for…
Posted in: ContentBooks   |   By Nancy French
 

BOOKS: Fly Away Home  

Title: Fly Away Home Author: Jennifer Weiner Publisher: Atria Buy…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

Books: The Mountain Between Us  

Congratulations to Ceci Cordeiro for winning a free copy of this book. She…
Posted in: ContentBooks   |   By Nancy French
 

Book Review: The Little Chapel That Stood  

Title: The Little Chapel That StoodAuthor: A.B. CurtissIllustrator: Mirto…
Posted in: ContentBooks   |   By Nancy French
 

Labor Day and the Four Letter Word: W-O-R-K  

Well, one thing everyone knows.  You can’t wear white after…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

For the Birds  

“Do you hear that?” Dad stopped his fork midway between his…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

When Did the Happy Meal Toys Overtake My House?  

Do you ever walk through your kids’ rooms and think about adding on…
Posted in: ContentService   |   By Nancy French
 

Family App Review: Toy Story  

So, you’ve got your iPad and you’re not sure if it’s a…
Posted in: LifestyleTechnology   |   By Nancy French
 

The Mentor Leader  

If you were friends with Tony Dungy on Facebook, you might have already…
Posted in: ContentSports   |   By Nancy French
 

Family App of the Week - Ask Dave  

So, you’ve got your iPad and you’re not sure if it’s a…
Posted in: LifestyleTechnology   |   By Nancy French
 

Girls Can Change the World: American Girl Introduces Service Initiative  

If you have a daughter, you probably know about American Girl, the company…
Posted in: ContentService   |   By Nancy French
 

The ABCs -- Sesame Street DVD Giveaway  

Congratulations, Sarah Dunn, for winning the 40 Years of Sunny Days DVD…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

When Times Get Tough, People Get Chickens  

When my neighbor announced she was going out of town for the week, I…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

Making Patriotism a Priority: Addressing the Patriotism Gap  

Nothing says patriotism like the 4th of July.  However, in “How…
Posted in: ContentBooks   |   By Nancy French
 

A Twilight Haters’ Survival Guide  

Maybe you don’t have teenage girls in the house, and consequently…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

Death in the Age of Facebook  

“Yesterday, Claire killed Steven,” said the pastor at the…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

Family App Review: WeetWoo!  

So, you’ve got your iPad and you’re not sure if it’s a…
Posted in: LifestyleTechnology   |   By Nancy French
 

Introducing the New Raindrop Blog  

May I help you?” the congenial salesperson greeted us.I took a deep…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

Mom, What Can I Do?  

"What are we going to do tonight?" I’d been away for the weekend, to…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

What the Shrek Happened to the Fairy Tale?  

Shrek was created for a person like me.  I’m a mother of two…
Posted in: ContentMovies   |   By Nancy French
 

The Nashville Flood: It was a Dark and Stormy Night  

It was a dark and stormy night.No, really.  It was.Rain pelted on the…
Posted in: LifestyleLife   |   By Nancy French
 

My First Hitchhiking Experience  

Last year in April, I threw on my jogging shoes, grabbed my iPhone and…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

The SixSeeds Apple Giveaway  

If you’re new to SixSeeds.tv, you may not know that we have an Apple…
Posted in: LifestyleTechnology   |   By Nancy French
 

“Caring for Others Makes You Fat” and other Weight Loss Tips  

Any fan of The Biggest Loser knows it is a combination of weight loss…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

The Moral Bachelor?  

How did Jake Pavelka – the shy, polite, rock-ribbed 31 year old…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

Book Review: Cosmic  

It’s hard to be a kid.But it's interesting to be a kid who can pass…
Posted in: ContentBooks   |   By Nancy French
 

Los Angeles and Dallas: The Best Auditions  

The blandness of the Los Angeles and Dallas try-outs of American Idol were…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

Best "Back Stories" So Far  

If you've had quite enough 62-year-old  General Larry Platt's musical…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

Life After Divorce -- It’s More Than Complicated.  

During Christmas, I examine my catalogs like a scientist studies slides…
Posted in: ContentMovies   |   By Nancy French
 

Water Cool Week-in-Review  

Good, clever, fun stories to share at the "water coolers" of your life.…
Posted in: Current EventsThe Water Cooler   |   By Nancy French
 

You Are What You Watch?  

I thought it was a gimmick, along the lines of “Wife Swap” or…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

New on DVD this Week  

At SixSeeds, we want to talk about the stories that surround modern…
Posted in: ContentMovies   |   By Nancy French
 

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty... One Life at a Time  

When Lydia Miller (now age 12) heard her family was traveling thirty…
Posted in: ContentService   |   By Nancy French
 

Tantrum Lit  

“You watch the kids, okay?” It sounded easy-enough.  It…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

How To Celebrate Black Friday  

Sophie Kinsella’s charming novel “Confessions of a…
Posted in: ContentMovies   |   By Nancy French
 

Want to donate some time to go with that turtleneck?  

The NYT has this article about how shopping and volunteerism is being…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Spider Eyelashes  

The Telegraph has an amazing photo! "A jumping spider seems to bat its…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

A Hand of Honor  

Jerry Mundy gets up in the middle of the night to greet each and every…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

How to honor our veterans  

In a time of war, it is especially important to honor those who have…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Alvin and the Chipmunks Sing about History  

As the world celebrates today’s 20th anniversary of the Berlin wall…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Bush and Obama Celebrate Volunteerism  

President Obama stood shoulder-to-shoulder with former President Bush, the…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Our Employees Are Not This Dedicated  

Many of you readers know that we have a video store at 600 Main Street, in…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Happy Election Day  

FactMonster gives us the downlow on why we celebrate today:For much of our…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Giving is Magical  

This short video, produced for the Peruvian Cancer Foundation, talks about…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Where the WIld Things Are Soundtrack  

Today's Mama has a review, which begins:  At first listen, one…
Posted in: ContentMovies   |   By Nancy French
 

Not as scary as it used to be  

Little Bo Peep would make the cut at the Haloween parade at Riverside…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Life lessons: Family  

A chef--no, a real artist--at the top of his craft. What more is there to…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

The Other Side of Courage: on the Home Front  

The Fifth Striker Brigade from Fort Lewis, Washington has lost 26 soldiers…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

You're a Social Change Agent, What Should You Do?  

According to Tim Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics, a key piece…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Rebuilding New Orleans  

A great photo essay on rebuilding the lower ninth ward in New Orleans:…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Suspicious Activity Seen at 600 Main Street, Winchester Massachusetts  

Two terribly frightened boys (Christopher and William Kingston) pose…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Only Disconnect (III)  

Then again, there still are people--adults even-- who, by choice, have no…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Take Some Paint, A Blank Urban Wall, and a Wild Imagination  

And you might just have the ingredients for one of BLU's interventions in…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Only Disconnect (II)  

When is the last time you've gotten a real letter from a friend?…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Only Disconnect (I)  

That constant stream of online distractions--our ability to "reflexively…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Planning a Teen Halloween Party?  

If you have a mess of teenagers coming over for Halloween, here's a great…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Two Cents  

I hope you have all had a great weekend and are gearing up for Halloween…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Spooked  

Dear Two Cents, Last year, my neighbor and I were standing in line at…
Posted in: LifestyleTwo Cents   |   By Nancy French
 

I Played The Tape, But My Baby's Still Not Einstein  

So get a refund. According to this article in the New York Times, the…
Posted in: ContentParenting   |   By Nancy French
 

Are Your Kids Just Learning about Pi?  

Then, they may like this! This experiment attempts to turn the first…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Yes, Son, Have that Chocolate Bar  

Did you see this study that eating chocolate could improve the brain's…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Courage on the Big Screen  

What does courage look like in recent films? Steven Hunter, former movie…
Posted in: ContentMovies   |   By Nancy French
 

Have a Trekkie in the Family?  

He or she might appreciate this story. Warp drive, one of Star Trek's…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Unsuspecting Fools  

Speaking of nonsense, Michael Dirda lays out the three kinds of fools in…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

A spoonful of nonsense  

...may be good for you, according to researchers at UC Santa Barbara. So…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

The Rains in Africa  

This is just fun: Listen to Perpetuum Jazzile as they create a rainstorm…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Is Your Family Growing?  

Do you need extra space but don't have much space? Here is an extra room…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Superman is Methodist?  

Want a serious listing, backed up with data from the actual comic book…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

When walking the dog just doesn't cut it  

Check out this fun video look at the high bar being set at the World Yo-Yo…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Genesis, in Comic Book Form  

A Philadelphia-born comic book artist -- best known for subversive,…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Using Fame To Raise Money -- Idol Style  

In addition the "Idol Gives Back," many of the former contestants have…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

Do not text while driving.  

Or, for that matter, lean way back on your motorcycle, steer with your…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Violence and video games: WWAD? WWPD?  

What would Plato and Aristotle have to say about violence in video games…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Kids these days.  

It's not just your kids- it's the Millennials. So don't try to figure…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

When you're glad Up! is just a movie...  

[Updated] A six-year-old is apparently airborne alone over the Colorado…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Surprise, Delight, and Changing Behavior  

Now that we have an English translation, we have learned there was a…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Re: In Praise of Gaming  

Our teammate Mike adds, in response to David's post: Great…
Posted in: ContentGaming   |   By Nancy French
 

How the President's Family is Inspired  

The chaplain at Camp David has survived a brain tumor, a war, and now…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Has the Statute of Limitations Run Out Already for My Mom?  

Florida parents arrested for washing their kid's mouth out with soap, an…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Superhero Supply Store  

In the market for side-kick capes, lairs, and X-Ray vision goggles? If…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

No TV for Two Years?  

If you were just born, that's the recommendation from a new Australian…
Posted in: ContentTelevision   |   By Nancy French
 

Opening Doors, Removing Excuses  

"Poverty is not an excuse for anything," says Carlinhos Brown , the…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Giving Generously, Personally, and Anonymously  

Why would someone give of themselves to oversee a large food distribution…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

School of Character  

If you were to read just one article from Sunday's New York Times, perhaps…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Speaking of Wild Things  

Debating whether to see Where the WIld Things Are? Besides the trailer,…
Posted in: ContentMovies   |   By Nancy French
 

Gratitude on full display  

Just two weeks after a getting a concussion, quarterback Tim Tebow was…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Okay, Okay  

Today's Mama has a great contest give-away for those of you who dig the…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

"Getting What You Don't Deserve"  

 Nathan adds to the discussion:[caveat:  I TRULY cannot find our…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

"Iconosome" by Greg  

Greg responds to my questions: If memory serves, I found the notion of…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

President to Give $1.4 Million to Charity  

President Obama, who will receive money in association with his surprising…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Where the Wild Things Are  

Please don’t hold it against me, but I just do not get Maurice…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

The Air is Crisp...  

...and utility companies are seeing a record number of customers who've…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Five-year-old nails Kurt Russell's Herb Brooks speech from 'Miracle'  

This kid claims to have watched "Miracle" one hundred times. (Watch his…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Invest in Birthday Candles  

New research suggests that most babies born in rich countries this century…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

A friend adds...  

Our friend Greg -- and new contributor (stay tuned!) -- added this to the…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

See the Sox Play -- for Good!  

With playoff seats in high demand at perennially sold-out Fenway Park,…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Idol Gives Back... Is Back!  

American Idol's very successful charity drive raised more than $140…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Charity Navigator Discusses Celebrity Charities  

Ever wonder which celebrity-endorsed charities are good, and which aren't…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Finally, A Good Way to Use Twitter  

Dilbert figures it out. http://www.dilbert.com/strips/comic/2009-10-04/
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

The Plain White Diaper  

A parent laments the demise of the plain white diaper. Does Elmo really…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

CBS Pulls Letterman's Strange Confession Off Youtube  

Apparently, all publicity is not good publicity after all.…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Mom, what can I do?  

I came home from a weekend away, to find that my husband had done an…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

How to Help  

Last week, you may have seen in the new that an earthquake and tsunami…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Seeing Pink?  

October means Halloween and Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Read Charity…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

The Worst Contestant Ever?  

A Survivor contestant uses racial language to criticize black player,…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Behind the Scenes  

Watch Survivor with your kids? They might enjoy this behind the scenes…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Playing It For Laughs  

After being extorted for $2 million, David Letterman admits multiple…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Penny Pinching  

Dear Two Cents: What's up with kids' allowances these days? I mean, is…
Posted in: LifestyleTwo Cents   |   By Nancy French
 

Watching television with the kids  

My kids' rarely watch anything more than Phineus and Ferb. (Not that they…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Tennessee -- forever the "volunteer" state  

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is encouraging states to get volunteers…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

SNL keeping it classy  

New Saturday Night Live actress uses the "f-word" during a skit this…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Roman Polanski taken into custody in Zurich  

Thirty years after he fled the U.S. to avoid punishment for raping a…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Volunteerism alive and well -- even now  

Think the poor economy makes us less likely to serve? Not in New…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

I wonder how much her babysitter charges?  

Kate Gosselin left her own kids at home but shook hands and took pictures…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Clicking Responsibly  

Michael Agger asks, "Will clicking on all the ads help your favorite Web…
Posted in: Current EventsNews Wire   |   By Nancy French
 

Meet the newest RainDrop blogger  

There are a lot of exciting things in store for faithful SixSeeds…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

The surprising aspects of "community"  

If you've ever sat by a Southerner in an airplane, you know to avoid eye…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

To put in your queue...  

I had a wonderful time in Boston talking to some people who will be…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Idea to make Thanksgiving really special this year  

After Labor Day, everyone seems to start at least thinking about their…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

In praise of clunkers  

The inconveniences of life keep you humble, as least that's what I tell…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Grandparents Day  

This is the holiday Hallmark wishes would catch on a bit more.  (It's…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Sixteen days and counting...  

If you read the latest headlines on The Drudge Report, we should all just…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Last Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Sick of this  

My husband David got the H1N1 flu last Tuesday, and today is finally…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Eleventh Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Son, this is how you lose a ballgame  

Andy McCarthy took his son to the ballpark to teach him how to keep…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Tenth Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Fun evening  

Last night, my husband and I took the kids out for a celebration dinner to…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Ninth Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Forty seven minute miracle  

I bought a printer solely because it was featured on The Apprentice, and…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Eighth Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Very close call  

This summer the family is learning Spanish. Because we live so far away…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Seventh Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Gratitude  

I've been paying for everything with cash lately (thanks to Dave Ramsey's…
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Sixth Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
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Less is more, and other hard lessons  

eBay has opened up a whole lot of issues I didn't know I had. In fact, I'm…
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Fifth Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
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Fourth Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
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"Need a Bigger Mailbox" in Madison  

I sometimes don’t give to charity requests because I know my $25 will be…
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Things you don't expect to hear your kids say  

Although my daughter Camille was born in Kentucky, she grew up in upstate…
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Third day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
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Second Day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
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Book Review: How to Raise an American: 1776 Fun and Easy Tools, Tips, and Activities to Help Your Child  

“We want to make our children feel that the mere fact of being…
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First day in Uganda  

SixSeeds friend Andy Mills has created "The 5810 Project,"…
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The Fourth of July  

Two years ago was the driest year I ever remember.  It hadn’t…
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Making an impact, getting a B  

Did you know that our current flag is the result of a seventeen year old…
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TIghtwad in Texas  

At the grocery store after the cashier rang me up, I wondered, “How much…
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Moonwalking through life  

I was snorkeling all day with the children and far, far away from my…
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If you are the parent of an "American Girl"  

If your daughter reads the American Girl books, you probably already know…
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"Little Black Dress" in Little Rock  

I’ve been invited to yet another black tie event “for a good…
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The new iPhones and the Ritz Carlton  

A couple of weeks ago, I took my daughter to Chicago to let her buy (after…
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Over the weekend  

I always love it when the weekend comes.  At the dinner table…
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Sometimes it's easier to buy new ones  

One of my daughter's American Girl books, Kit Kittridege, is set during…
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10 tips on giving wisely  

Budget for giving.  In these tough financial times, it's more…
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New American Girl Doll  

Today, the American Girl company debuted their new historical doll,…
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Book Review: The Minds of Boys: Saving Our Sons from Falling Behind in School and Life  

Having two sisters, I wasn’t sure what to expect when the ob/gyn…
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Jammies  

When my husband was finally finished with his month long military service…
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All Ladled Out  

We did it! We got together as a family and served soup at a local soup…
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Charitable giving of the President and Vice President  

Charity Navigator's Ken Berger was on FOX Business Channel regarding…
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"You're just a pok-ah playah, darling..."  

This has been the week of finales!  Were you happy with the new…
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Skin  

When Austin was four, he was afraid to go into his room alone. …
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Why serve  

So I'm sitting here, sipping coffee, eating my cereal, and happily reading…
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Disappointed in Winchester, MA  

Dear Two Cents, I want to volunteer — I really do — but some of my…
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Henry Higgins, but with animals!  

Tonight, we watched Dr. Doolittle — none of us had never seen it --…
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"I'm Not Home" in Georgetown, Kentucky  

Dear Two Cents, I want to foster a sense of “community” in my…
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What a difference trash makes  

As my friends know, I'm a CraigsList addict.  Recently, I bought four…
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The elusive eleventh mile  

Several months ago, my friend and I were having a conversation about the…
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Avoiding Eye Contact in Center City  

Dear Two Cents, I live in Philadelphia where homeless people are…
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It wasn't a "petunia"  

On the last day of Spring Break, I gave the kids cameras and had them go…
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Giving Calculator  

The folks at Charity Navigator take charity seriously and have created a…
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Scissor-less in Columbia, Tennessee  

Dear Two Cents, I care about the school in my community, but I get so many…
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This is some lemonade stand!  

Are you looking for something to do with your kids and are touched in some…
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Out of Balance  

I absolutely love the mission of SixSeeds. It is such an inspired and…
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Good resources for family service  

I found this good resource on family service and thought I'd pass it…
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Busy in Boston  

Dear Two Cents, I have to be honest. Even with the economic downturn,…
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My first hitch hiking experience  

I finished an article I was freelancing today, threw on my jogging shoes,…
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Plugged in  

Readers of this site know that we love technology.  (Only one of us…
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Peeved in Corbin, Kentucky  

Dear Two Cents, My rural area is gorgeous, but when I jog I notice so much…
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Living a blog-worthy life  

 Editor's Note: The Phifer-Houseman family consists of three adopted…
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Learning to care  

 Editor's Note: The Phifer-Houseman family consists of three adopted…
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First Lady promotes community service  

 Via the Associated Press: First lady Michelle Obama says community…
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Cows in the road and other Ethiopian adventures  

 Editor's Note: The Phifer-Houseman family consists of three adopted…
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Spoons by candlelight  

Editor's Note: The Phifer-Houseman family consists of three adopted kids…
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Religious attendance correlates with service  

Couldn't let Easter pass without a church-related post.  Of course,…
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Lindsey in Georgetown, KY  

Dear Cents, Dinner is frequently awful at our house -- with homework and…
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The Pleasure of Giving  

Editor's Note: The Phifer-Houseman family consists of three adopted kids…
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"Payless" in Ithaca  

Dear Cents:- We have a daughter who has become very aware of fashion and…
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Gayll's Posts from Ethiopia  

Editor's Note: The Phifer-Houseman family consists of three adopted kids…
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Confessions of a Shopaholic  

I was asked to review “Confessions of a Shopaholic” for…
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"Harried" in Jacksonville  

Dear Cents - I’d love to start serving together as a family, but my…
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"Decluttering" in Philly  

Dear Cents - After holidays and birthdays I always become keenly aware…
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From one of the oldest countries in the world  

In 2003, Ephrem, Meheretab, Yodit, and Bethlehem (see a photo of them…
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If only all life had these  

We're in Fort Hood, Texas, celebrating the return of soldiers who've just…
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"Inundated Natalie" in Cambridge  

Dear Cents - Next month is my son’s birthday and I’d love to…
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Living an "others-centered" life  

Do you ever find yourself in conversations that are less than…
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"Sick of the Wii" in Toledo  

Dear Cents - My kids (8 and 10 years old) are obsessed with Playstation 3…
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Meet John Wunderli  

I'm happy to tell you that we have a new blogger, attorney and dear friend…
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What's your pledge?  

Happy Inauguration Day, America!While I don't think who the president is…
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Tonight's American Idol  

I'm glad to see I'm the first one to post on the greatest show ever --…
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"Thrift" popular again  

Interestingly, the piggy bank industry has been helped by the economic…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

Reading "Les Miserables" and...  

...just read an interesting line:The rich young man has a hundred…
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A "manic" reader has a great idea  

A SixSeeds reader and my friend -- "Manic Mommy" from Chicago --…
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From the person who has the gum  

I've only kept one New Year's Resolution in my life.In 2005, I vowed to be…
Posted in: LifestyleRainDrop   |   By Nancy French
 

That one special thing?  

As we all know, Christmas frequently has a way of overwhelming the…
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A good neighbor  

We're supposed to be on the road right now to Georgetown, Kentucky to…
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Holiday gift giving tips  

Many Americans increase their charitable giving between Thanksgiving and…
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Joy!  

As much angst as I had trying to get the angel gift ready, I got a little…
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If the Queen can do it...  

Just read the Queen of England is cutting back costs to reflect the spirit…
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For the troops  

I know many of you are concerned about showing support for the troops this…
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Disasters in giving, continued  

Just in case you missed the comment below, Thomas from Mississippi…
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How not to be charitable  

The least our family could do was get an angel off the Angel Tree.That's…
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How to be charitable in lean times  

Many Americans increase their charitable giving between Thanksgiving and…
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Volunteering makes the heart grow stronger  

This research suggests that volunteering 100 hours a year actually…
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Bye Bye Loius Vuitton  

You've heard of living boldly?Try "giving boldly."  Boston…
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Something beautiful  

John Holland-McCowan was sitting on a beach in Hawaii with his parents and…
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A Craigslist thanksgiving  

Here I am, up a bit before my family, enjoying a hot cup of coffee and…
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Smiley faces  

Yesterday  I dropped off my lovely husband at the airport, only for…
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Need a service idea for Thanksgiving break?  

After the turkey is eaten and the dishes are done, you might want to take…
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How rich are you?  

Of course, polite people aren't supposed to talk about money -- strange in…
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Manny Ramirez's Unexpected Gesture  

Okay, baseball fans -- I promised I'd post this amazing story from…
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It Takes Time  

Dave Ramsey, who has his own show on Fox Business, says kids should not…
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The House that St. Mary’s Industrial School Built  

I don’t know much about baseball, a fact I’m hesitant to…
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Welcome to Wal-mart. How May I Help You?  

Parenting sometimes gets me down, rather the details do. School lines,…
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Just Chatting  

I always get a little misty-eyed when the kids go off to school in the…
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Success in Aisle Nine  

Because we're trying to raise kids who know the value of money, my husband…
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We're no experts  

“May I help you?” the congenial salesperson greeted us.I took…
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