It’s a product that brings new meaning to the term “head-lights.” BraidLights are a new faux hair extension accessory that sports five blinking LED lights within the braid. BraidLights are made out of a soft, flexible material that attaches to the user’s hair with a metal comb clip. The intermittently flashing red, orange, blue, green […]

“I Don’t Like Mosquitoes!” (By Michael Ambrosio; illustrated by Bob Langan; 48 pages, hardcover, LionX Publishing Inc., ages 4-8, $16.95) An irresistibly adorable golden retriever puppy named Poochiegrass finds himself the target of some menacing mosquitoes. While frolicking in the tall grass and playing Frisbee catch with his master, Poochiegrass looks like lunch to one […]

A+ Teachers: How to Empower Your Child’s Teacher, and Your Child, to Excellence (By Erika V. Shearin Karres, Ed.D., Andrews McMeel Publishing, 256 pages, paperback, $9.95) Parents, teachers and administrators all share a common goal – ensuring their children reach their full educational potential. A+ Teachers provides a revolutionary approach for parents to improve the […]

Parenting with Dignity: Getting Beyond Crisis Management – a Five-Point Plan for Raising Responsible, Independent Kids (By Mac Bledsoe, Foreword by Drew Bledsoe; Alpha Books, hardcover, $24.95) All parents strive to raise their children to be responsible, independent adults, but many find traditional discipline techniques fail to instill decision-making skills in their children. Author Mac […]

No More Misbehavin’: 38 Difficult Behaviours and How to Stop Them (By Michelle Borba, Ed.D., Jossey-Bass, a Wiley imprint, paperback, 337 pages, $14.95) Negative behaviors – anger, defiance, whining, selfishness, rudeness – can be overwhelming tasks to overcome. With so many parents pressed for time, it might just seem easier to let your child “get […]

The Clothesline (By Irene Rawlings and Andrea Van Steenhouse, Gibbs Smith, 95 pages, hardcover, $21.95) There was a time when doing laundry was not just about the chore – it was, instead, a time for reflection, conversation, social interaction and the traditions that women shared and passed along from generation to generation. Authors Rawlings and […]

Souvenirs might make great giftsBy Denise Scammon ? Sun Journal Staff My neighbor planned to be on vacation for several weeks to visit her parents out-of-state. Susan gave me the key to her house before she left so I could watch over her property, tend her house plants, and use her swimming pool. When she […]

“Ring” up your loved ones this Holiday Season – Pine Tree Cellular“Christmas Wishes do come true!” – Stanley’s FurnitureAn “Electronic” Christmas wish to everyone – Dyer’s ElectronicsHave a “Scrappy” Happy Holiday – Scrappers Do MaineHappy Holidays from all of us – The Nokes family & Candlepin CaféWishing everyone a safe and joyous holiday – Gallant’s […]

Farmington Area:November 26 Farmington: Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale, 9 a.m. until sold out, Twice Sold Tales, Main St., by Episcopal Women of St. Luke’s.29 Farmington Horse-drawn sleigh rides downtown, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., starting at Homestead Bakery on Broadway. Free. Sponsored by the Downtown Business and Professional Association.29 Farmington Santa Claus meets local children from 10 […]

Wishing You The Best Holiday Season! – Mosher’s Seafood ‘n MoreYuletide Greetings – Riddle’s PharmacyHoliday Blessings to All – Oquossoc Marine“Peace to All” – R.S. Osgood & SonsPeace on Earth – Franklin Savings BankWishing You The Best of Holidays Seasons – Otis Federal Credit UnionMerry Christmas to Our Western Maine Friends – Kyes InsuranceWishing You […]