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Barbie has a tattoo? Really?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by admin

There is a new limited edition Barbie doll on the market and she has pink hair and tattoos across her shoulders and neck. Yes, you read that correctly. I’m a fan of self-expression. My best friend thorough high school loved … Continue reading →

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Second Child Syndrome

Posted on July 19, 2011 by admin

My little one recently had a birthday. And when I say birthday – I mean – she reached another annual milestone. We didn’t have a party. I feel a little guilty about that. You see, we’ve had parties for my … Continue reading →

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Keeping Cool in the Heat

Posted on July 4, 2011 by admin

When it gets hot outside it’s hard to keep the kids cool. When the temperatures hit 90 and even 100 sometimes tempers do too.  It’s important to keep your kids active and engaged – no matter what their age! In … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day

Posted on June 19, 2011 by admin

Today’s is a day to honor the fathers in our lives. Happy Father’s Day to all the men out there who love the little one’s.  The fathers who braid their daughters hair, do pick up and drop-off, coach little league, … Continue reading →

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Kids Food – What are your options?

Posted on May 21, 2011 by admin

I was reading about the latest battle over childhood obesity and how McDonald’s has been asked to stop using Ronald McDonald to market food to kids. It made me think about how hard feeding your kids can be and what options are out there to help them eat healthy on the go. Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Thoughts

Posted on May 8, 2011 by admin

Yesterday was my 4th official Mother’s Day.  It’s a bittersweet day for our family.  While I am lucky to still have my mother here, my mother has lost her mother and my father has lost his mother as well.  Celebrating … Continue reading →

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Why I Shop Consignment

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

When people ask me why I shop consignment sales – I have to say – that it’s all about saving money and getting more for your dollar! Continue reading →

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Discipline fit for two…

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin

And then one day, baby brother fought back and gave the big guy a taste of his medicine and pulled his hair good and hard. Immediately, my toddler looked up at me and said “He pulled my hair and now he has to go to time out!” Continue reading →

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On-Demand Kids

Posted on March 12, 2011 by admin

Life seems pretty sweet for kids these days but as parents we have to ask “Is life too easy for our kids?”- will they still grow up to be inquisitive, creative, motivated, etc? Or will they be lazy, relying on technology to overcome every challenge? Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Two Characters

Posted on January 5, 2011 by admin

What two high school seniors taught me about raising my kid with good morals. Every year, I interview high school students who are applying to my alma mater. Over the past decade I have met kids of every stripe – … Continue reading →

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