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MOMcation 2010
As I mentioned in my last post, there have been a few things preventing me from keeping up with my blog ramblings. One of those items is something that I am quite proud to announce here – MOMcation 2010! MOMcation 2010 is a retreat for moms – a chance to get away from the daily grind, connect with other moms, learn a few new things, and most importantly, relax. Heifer Ranch, located near Perryville AR (about 45 min. NW of Little Rock), will be the location of the retreat. You can visit the website to learn more: http://momcation.org The idea started with my own MOMcations (MOM vacations). On a MOMcation with my friend Kristen, I hatched the idea of creating a series of retreats for women and families. Several of my friends … Read entire article »
It’s Time for Some Entertainment
If you like to eat out, shop, or travel (who doesn’t like at least ONE of those things?) then it’s time to get your copy of the 2012 Entertainment Book. The Entertainment Book contains over 400 coupons, many of which are BOGO for restaurant entrees, specifically for your local city or region. I picked up my 2012 Entertainment Books last week, and was happy to find that there are $65 in Kroger coupons again this … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Grocery Shopping, Product Reviews, Spending Less, Travel
Mommy Boot Camp
The kids and I just returned from four days and four nights in Branson, MO. We were house and dog sitting for Grandma and Papa while they were on vacation. It seems odd, but I’m fairly certain that this little trip was the longest I have ever been “alone” with my children. The idealist in me thought that this might be a sort of mom and kid retreat. We would spend our days visiting friends and doing fun activities, and I would have the evenings to myself to write, read, or maybe even get a workout in on Grandma’s Wii Fit. This setting would allow me time to really focus on my kids and my mothering skills, allowing me to practice yelling less and laughing more. When I first had … Read entire article »
How it Began
On the evening of the Senior Awards Banquet, my mom and I sat together in the gymnasium bleachers to watch my cousin Jeremy receive some award, I don’t remember what. I was a junior, one year younger, and was interested in what types of awards I might be eligible for a year later. There were pins given for the top grade in each class subject. After Travis Brawner, a handsome guy who was the star kicker of the football team and a pretty good pole vaulter, received his third or forth pin in home economics, I turned to share my surprise with mom. She grinned at me and said, “You should marry that boy, Fawn. He is better at the domestic stuff than you are!” Flash forward 15 years. Travis is … Read entire article »
Filed under: Frugal Fawn, Go Green, Mommyhood, Travel, Write & Blog
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