Two weeks ago I took a tour through the local Peapod by Giant warehouse with a group of local mom bloggers. I have long wanted to ditch the weekly grocery shop. Grocery shopping is time consuming. As I shop the aisles, I am unable to resist certain items…read: pre-packaged food items. I see the...
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I have ANOTHER Triple Play Promo Code to share with my readers that’s good for THIS WEEKEND. Blockbuster Express Kiosks are popping up all over the place. Here’s the promotion details: Blockbuster Express Triple Play Promotion. What: Rent ONE Get the THIRD Free When: Begins on Friday, 5/14/10 at 12:01 AM Ends on Monday,...
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I last shopped in Old Navy a few years ago. I’ll be honest I don’t do a lot of clothes shopping for myself or the kids. I’m comfy in my mom-wardrobe of workout pants, t-shirts, and sneakers. My kids are spoiled rotten by both sets of grandparents. Let’s just say that the grandparents are...
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What question perplexes me most on forms and questionnaires? The question I find most difficult to answer is what major city do I live closest to? As a child through my pre-children years, I would have had several answers: 0-4 years — Manchester, England 5-8 — New York City 9-10 — Manchester, England 11...
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Until 2006 I was a Ford mom through and through. I purchased a Mustang when I was a new graduate from college. I purchased a Ford Taurus in anticipation of the birth of my first child. When I could no longer squeeze a toddler, a baby, and all their assorted junk in to my...
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As many of you know, I am the Co-Leader for DC CityMommy. I Co-Lead with Rachel. I joined CityMommy about 2 months ago. I love helping the DC CityMommy grow. We’re a vibrant community of moms…looking to meet other moms…discuss topics…find out about events. Come join if you live in DC-MD-VA! In my role...
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Two years I started writing a blog. It was part of my grade for a graphic design and writing class. On the blog I commented on design elements that intrigued or repulsed me. Yes, repulsed. I have strong feelings when it comes to design. I may not be able to recreate the design using...
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The call was brief. A caller from a cancer organization called a few minutes ago. When she was done, I politely said that I had already committed to giving to other charities. I told the caller “Thank you.” This type of phone conversation makes me realize that we all need to do our part...
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I am hazy about last week. We got it all done, but it is a blur. I had two ominous deadlines looming… Taxes — Are you like us? Did you leave your taxes til the last minute? I must admit that if it were left to me the taxes would still not be done....
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Last month as many of you know I discovered Blockbuster Express kiosks. I found one at my local K-Mart. For years I was a regular Blockbuster Express movie renter. But, one kid, two kids, and three kids with sports, activities, and playdates threw our family schedule in to chaos. With one of the kids...
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