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Holiday Gift Guide: Dicecapades! Kerfuffle!

December 14, 2011
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Holiday Gift Guide: Dicecapades! Kerfuffle!

“There’ll be a lot of kerfuffle.” I remember like it was yesterday my grandmother warning me about an upcoming commotion or fuss or kerfuffle. She was all about anticipating potential disaster. I definitely inherited my “it will end in tears” attitude from my grandmother. Kerfuffle is one of those words I like to drop...
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Holiday Gift Guide: A Gift Box Sure To Please One and All

December 12, 2011
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Holiday Gift Guide: A Gift Box Sure To Please One and All

Cheese. Cheddar. Gouda. Smoked Cheddar. Creamy Swiss. Mission Jack. And even Jalapeno and Cheddar. To me, cheese is a major food group. I can eat cheese morning, noon, night, and even late in to the night. Cheese hits the spot. It’s satisfying, filling, and can be a meal by itself. As a child in...
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Holiday Gift Guide: Dancing Family Fun #seizingfamilytime

December 8, 2011
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Holiday Gift Guide: Dancing Family Fun #seizingfamilytime

Is there a speed faster than fast? I’m thinking about the Spinal Tap amp that goes to 11. Right now, my speedometer is at about 250. Fast. Speedy. Vroom. Whoosh. The last few weeks have been a whirlwind of school, work for two parents, dental and doctor appointments (with 3 kids…someone is ALWAYS at...
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Aren’t You Glad This Is Not Your Mother-in-Law??

December 2, 2011
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Is it me? I know it is not me. Could anyone — woman or man — watch this clip and not feel absolutely contempt for this woman? I’m sure you have heard of Khalood? She’s the mother-in-law of all mothers in law. I saw on Monster-in-Law and Dr. Phil. Yeah, not so much watching...
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Winners! I Love Announcing Winners!

December 1, 2011
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It’s that time again! What time you say? It’s time for me to pick winners! Love my job! Congrats to ACMommy3, Michelle, Kate,  Dagmar, and Emily on winning the ChicaPC-Shield Giveaway from Chicalogic! Congrats to Sara for winning the Real Steel prize pack! And the winner of the Who Says Moo? storybook app by...
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Holiday Gift Guide: A New Twist on an Old Game

November 28, 2011
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Holiday Gift Guide: A New Twist on an Old Game

I’m always on the lookout for something to do, somewhere to go, something to watch, something to read. Family time is a huge deal for me. I crave it. I know my kids and husband need the time at home to regroup. After a busy fall of two on the swim team and one...
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Which Ones Are the #Muppets?!

November 25, 2011
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Which Ones Are the #Muppets?!

It’s time to put on makeup. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to get things started. Why don’t we get things started. In the most sensational, inspirational… …Muppet Show tonight! The song lyrics above signaled the beginning of a very special time for my family. As you know, family time is special...
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Musings from Me on Thanksgiving

November 22, 2011
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Musings from Me on Thanksgiving

I’m not a born and bred American. I grew up in a country where Americans were always called — affectionately — Yanks no matter if they lives in Texas or Alaska or New York City. America was the land of opportunity…the land of plenty…a place where everything seemed possible. England in the 70s must...
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Massage, Magic of Christmas, and More

November 21, 2011
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I’m not a deal blogger, but I would by lying if I said I could resist a good deal. Chances are good…if I see a deal I like…I buy it. Lately I have purchased a number of deals that fit with what we do as a family. I bought a kiddie cooking class lesson...
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Holiday Gift Guide: Shopping for Everyone on Your List #MotoCalyp

November 14, 2011
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Holiday Gift Guide: Shopping for Everyone on Your List #MotoCalyp

Not too long ago I had a cell phone related accident. What was it? Can you guess? No, I wasn’t in a car accident resulting in a damaged phone. Nope, I didn’t drop the phone in the toilet. And no,  my children didn’t drop the phone on the driveway. Give up? Well, about 3...
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