Skating

Me- Skating, wow! I like watching skating. I had always wanted to ice skate. My Dad promised me that one day he would take me. He finally did, and it was a lot of fun. I skated with my sister and my Mom's friend. My Dad doesn't really like to skate that much, and my Mom had a bad back. She wants to skate with me next time though. One of my favorite figure skaters is Sasha Cohen. I also love Kristi Yamaguchi. I liked watching her on Dancing With the Stars too. I knew from the first episode she was going to win. That was the only season I was so sure of the winner. I also like Ekaterina Gordeeva. I have always loved her daughters Daria and Elizaveta. I always love every year when Kristi Yamaguchi has the special where the skaters skate with their kids. That is where I always see Daria and Elizaveta. I also like roller blading. I can't wait to go ice skating or roller blading again!

Mom - I love to watch figure skating. I like to go ice skating too. I have only been a few times in my life, but it was one of the few sports I actually enjoyed participating in. My favorite skaters to watch ever have been Michelle Kwan, Brian Boitano, and Ekaterina Gordeeva and Sergei Grinkov. There is something so special about these skaters that they really seem to be a level above any other skaters I have ever seen even other champion skaters. Ekaterina Gordeva and Sergei were so beautiful together. I am glad she became a singles skater after he died, and she didn't skate with another partner. It wouldn't be the same. Other skaters I really like include Kristi Yamaguchi and Scott Hamilton. The season when Kristi won on Dancing With the Stars is my favorite ever. She so deserved to win. Scott has the greatest personality. I cannot imagine the skating world without him in it. Current skaters I really like are Meryl Davis and Charlie White. They along with Tanith Belbin and Ben Agosto are the greatest ice dancers the U.S. has ever had. I still love figure skating, but I don't watch as much as much as I used to. These days it seems like it has been harder and harder to find skating on network television.

And that's our view. Who is your favorite skater?

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Where-To-Go Wednesday - Young Chefs Academy

What - Young Chefs Academy

Where - Various Locations

Who - 3 - 14


Our view: Whether your child is interested in weekly, short term, or even one day cooking classes, this is the place. Colorful kitchens provide a bright setting for kids to learn the basic of cooking. Small classes enhance safety and ensure that everyone has a chance to participate. Mommy and me classes for younger kids are available. Constantly changing recipes ensures that if your child does not like the recipes one week they may like what is being made the next. However, the downside is that if you miss a week, you miss it, and they do not go back to that recipe. You can get a copy of the recipe, however, and try making it at home yourself. Birthday parties packages are also  available. The downside of the birthday party packages is that whether you are having a party with just cupcakes or a sushi party or a Mexican fiesta or whatever all party packages cost the same. Also, you cannot bring your own food in so the only food that you can serve at your party is the food that is made at the party and most party packages do not include a meal and a dessert but only one or the other. For more information or to sign up for classes and/or birthday parties go to youngchefsacademy.com.

And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for another Talking Topic.

Tips for Tuesday - Apps and Web-Sites: Cookie Dozer and Buzz Back

Me -Today I am recommending Cookie Dozer.  This is a really fun app. You earn treats and sell them to make cookies. There is not very much too it, but it is a lot of fun. I would highly recommend it.

Mom - Today I am recommending Buzz Back where you can earn a wide variety of rewards for your opinion. Rewards range from magazine subscriptions to gift cards to Amazon gift codes to Paypal. Paypal can be redeemed for as little as $15.00. If you prefer, you can have your rewards donated to charity. Participating charities include Special Olympics, Animal Rescue Foundation, Doctors Without Borders and many others. For more information or to sign up go to buzzback.com.

And that's our view. Tune in tomorrow for Where-To-Go Wednesday.