May 03

mom 2.0 summit

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He-llllooo, Mom 2.0 Summit!  I’m here and absolutely loving the dynamic women (and men!) I’m meeting. We were greeted by the ebullient Dove team who’s sponsoring the conference – they couldn’t be funnier or more excited to be here! After a … Continue reading

Apr 18

Parent Savers, The Boob Group and Preggie Pals…oh my!

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Today I’m pointing you to some way-cool content I’ve been sharing with the trio of terrific websites under the New Mommy Media, LLC umbrella: Parent Savers, The Boob Group and Preggie Pals. Click on the links below to find my recent posts … Continue reading

Apr 16

spring has sprung! click & carry GIVEAWAY – yay!

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Spring has sprung, and it’s time to shine! I’m excited to celebrate the new season with you with a Special Giveaway. It’s a Spring Click & Carry Giveaway – Yay! A host of amazing blogger pals and I have teamed up to … Continue reading

Mar 28

how to #9: create a countdown chain for special events

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What better way to create a teachable moment than to enjoy family time creating a Countdown Chain to count off the days until Meema and Papa arrive? Yep – With our new baby sister finally joining us, we’re gearing up for … Continue reading

Feb 14

happy valentine’s day 2013

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  Happy Valentine’s Day 2013!  Since we have a newborn in our home these days, Honey and I opted to make a special occasion of spoiling our oldest two daughters this morning. Daddy made his Special Occasion chocolate chip pancakes … Continue reading

Feb 07

Introducing…our new baby (aka little mermaid #3)

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Yes…I realize I’ve been posting a bit less frequently, but I have a Great Reason. See? It’s our new baby girl! Without further ado, please welcome Valentina (drumrolls and applause are always welcome!) We’re so glad you’ve come, and we couldn’t … Continue reading

Jan 17

national popcorn day is here!

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  Do you have a bottomless supply of popcorn in your fridge (or cupboard) like our family does? Yeah, we’re so hip to the popcorn tip we began storing our ‘corn in a glass jar in the fridge.   Uh-huh. … Continue reading

Jan 11

spinach ravioli lasagna with pesto panko breadcrumbs

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Spinach Ravioli Lasagna with Pesto Panko Breadcrumbs Credit: Home Cooking the CostCo Way (2009) Lemme tell ya: This is a must-make recipe for 3 reasons: 1. It has easy ingredients you can find almost anywhere, and it has a 30-minutes-or-less … Continue reading

Jan 03

parents offering other parents unsolicited parenting advice: keep it to yourself, holier-than-thou-mom!

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Disclaimer: While I advocate taking the high road and truly strive to maintain an atmosphere of Positivity on this website, there are times when a Girl just needs to vent. This is one of those posts. While I inject some … Continue reading

Jan 01

ambitions 2013 – version 1.0

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   In 2013, I resolve to give up making any New Year’s Resolutions. Okay, okay.  That’s my sarcastic side speaking.  I really do admire goal setters. Whether they set goals in the form of “New Year’s Resolutions” or simply do … Continue reading

Dec 27

a promise to promote positivity and peace in 2013…

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I’m often accused of being a Serial Optimist.  I’m o.k. with that. Today, I’m sharing a list of some amazing nationwide organizations that support children, peace, positivity, strong bonds and positive interactions among people in general or among children and … Continue reading

Dec 20

eagle snatching baby video is a confirmed hoax

Some of you may have recently viewed this video on the internet or in the news, depicting a large eagle swooping down and snatching up a toddler.  Not to worry – the students who created it today confirmed it was a hoax for … Continue reading