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Self-Centered Sunday: The Pinafore
I’m trying out something new here – a specific day designated for writing about myself on my blog. Yes, I write about myself and my family from time to time on the blog, but these entries might be a bit less journalistic and a bit more reflective. So, Self-Centered Sunday might come around every week, or maybe not. I’m not sure yet, but here we go. When I was young, my mom made a lot of … Read entire article »
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2013 Plans and Goals
Looking back, 2012 held a lot of unrest and transition for my family and I. Looking forward, 2013 is shaping up for more transition, but as always, we are transitioning to better things. Craig and I often play the game of, “If I had told you five years ago that we would be doing this right now, would you believe it?” and the answer is always no. But, I run under the mantra (learned the … Read entire article »
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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
This year we took the kids on the Polar Express train, which they absolutely loved. In keeping with that theme, our wish for you is that the sound of the Christmas spirit rings clearly in your heart this year, and for all the years to come. May your New Year be filled with great friends and good fortune, and here’s to trains that run wildly, wonderfully off track, behind schedule, and along routes with many, … Read entire article »
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To All the Whos Down in Who-ville: Helping Newtown, CT
It was late in the day on Friday when I heard the news of what had happened in Newtown. I was bombarded with posts on Facebook when I sat down at my desk after a day of meetings. One of the posts was a link to a petition for stronger gun control laws. I signed it and posted it in my own news feed. My post didn’t draw much attention, but the comments I did get were all negative, chiding me for pushing an “agenda”, for being disrespectful to the victims, and for implying that it was the gun’s fault. Now, if you know me well, you would know that none of these things were my intention. I am not a politician, so I don’t operate on an agenda. I operate … Read entire article »
Filed under: Health, Health & Fitness, Mommyhood
Calphalon Winner – Is it You?
Thanks to all who entered to win the Calphalon slow cooker from Relish! I had an amazing response to the giveaway. Now without further ado… Congrats to Amber Laughard, the lucky winner! Don’t forget that today and tomorrow you’ll get a free pair of silicone tongs with each meal plan gift membership you purchase at Relish!. AND you can get 20% off with my discount code, INSTEAD. This makes a great last minute gift, as the membership … Read entire article »
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The Procrastinator’s Guide to Teacher Gifts
If you’re a high-level procrastinator like me, the fact that you have to get a gift for your kid’s teacher before school breaks for winter will probably sneak up on you. And don’t forget the secretaries, principal, nurse, counselor, etc. Yikes. Never fear, I have solutions to MacGyver your way out of this one. Section One: Quick, but Not Dirty Gift Cards. According to friends who are teachers and teachers who are friends, gift cards are the best. … Read entire article »
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