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I’m your man…uh…mom….I mean woman for the job. As a mom of 3, I entered the blogosphere late…very late. My youngest was already 5 years old. Can you say scramble? That’s right I had to scramble and race and forage for stuff to post about. 12-, 10-, and 5-year-olds are interesting and fascinating creatures...
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I contemplated buying a ticket then put it off. I heard about the BlogHer parties. I wanted to go to BlogHer but couldn’t make the decision to spend money I did not have on a ticket. Sponsorship seemed like a longshot. When I heard the announcement about the parties, I was left with no...
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This time tomorrow I will be preparing for BlogHer. I arrive at BlogHer on Wednesday. I’m leaving my family on vacation to go to BlogHer. I feel guilty about this…don’t get me wrong. I know that my family will have a fun time without me. I’m not a beach person at all. I wear...
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Yesterday was a blur. Woke up to a stiff neck after falling asleep downstairs. My son found me. I’m sure he wondered why I was up so early yet not really up since he woke me up. If you know what I mean. Too early to go back to bed. I stayed up to...
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As sleep deprived as I will be for BlogHer, you can bet that I will experience everything about BlogHer that I can. I’ll need to eat a little, drink a lot, and sleep a little to remain charged for BlogHer. Have I mentioned our family mantra? I should say “mantras.” We have two: 1....
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So, Musings from Me, what do you blog about on this here bloggy thing? My blog title gives an overview of what I write about — Musings from Me on Kids, Preteens, and Teens. I have a Kid (7), a Preteen (11), and a Teen (14). I muse about our lives: school, sports, family...
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For those new to Musings from Me…. How did I start blogging anyway? I started two blogs in January 08. I was required to respond to graphic design elements, artistic style, and ads for a graphic design and writing graduate class on one of the blogs. While I was commenting on graphic design elements...
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I have weight that I have gained…lost…gained…lost…gained…and lost during three pregnancies. I have about 50 pounds to lose. I have lost 15 pounds and counting. My oldest is 14, so my path to weight loss is slow. I’m motivated at times. At times I would rather sit on the couch and do nothing. The summer...
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Joining a moms group can be the difference between feeling isolated and feeling connected. Moms groups provide a place for moms to connect, vent, exchange information, whine (a little), and feel validated for the job they do. Whether the moms group is in your neighborhood or through your church or even online, the spirit...
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I’m new enough to blogging and social media that readers might stumble upon my blog and not know who I am. Want to find me somewhere other than this blog? Facebook? Even this blog has a Facebook page! Twitter! Let’s not forget my other home. You might not know that… I live between D.C....
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