News Flash: Bring Your Laundry Home for Thanksgiving!

Yes, you read that correctly. But before you start sharing a suggestion from your “virtual mom” with your “actual mom”, and risk putting us at odds, read on.....

It's getting to be that time in the semester where your work is piling up. Professors realize that final exams are just around the corner and they have a curriculum to accomplish. You may be trying to get ahead of yourself, so as not to be bogged down with homework over the long holiday weekend. Sounds like a great plan. Give yourself a pat on the back! Or as I tell my kids, “give yourself a star on your keppy” (keppy translates to head/forehead in Yiddish).

Instead of agonizing over when you'll squeeze in the time to run a load or two of laundry before you leave for home, consider packing a suitcase of laundry for YOU (notice the word "YOU") to run once you arrive home. By now you've certainly mastered the "how-to's" of clean laundry. Impress your family by offering to top off a load or two of your laundry with their clothes. One thing to keep in mind: plan accordingly to be certain you have sufficient clean clothing to start off the weekend, until you are able to get to your laundry. That might even land you an extra piece of pie, or at least a huge "thank you"! They’ll be kvelling (gushing with pride), I’m sure.

A midweek treat: If you choose to become a "fan" of Papa John's Pizza on Facebook, you'll be eligible for a free medium pizza with any online pizza purchase. Check out Papa John's Facebook page for details. The free pizza offer expires on 12/1/2008.