Monthly Archives: January 2012

Are you addicted to hosting?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

Help! I am an addict. I am addicted to hosting parties. It doesn’t matter what the product is I am easily seduced into hosting a party at my house. Pampered Chef… ParyLite… Lia Sophia… Tupperware… I don’t discriminate I love them … Continue reading →

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One for the Money… here at last!

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

The wait is over for  Janet Evanovich fans. One for the Money hits theaters this Friday. Ever since I began my journey into the Stephanie Plum series, I have been eagerly anticipating the big screen version of the first book … Continue reading →

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Monday Dinner… A Family Affair

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

What happened to Sunday Dinner? Remember Sunday Dinner? Families would gather together on Sundays and share a big meal. Although, some families do still gather together on Sunday nights to share stories with their relatives over traditional pasta, meatballs, and … Continue reading →

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Mac & Cheese… Breakfast of Champions?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Amelia with her food of choice. You have such lofty goals as a new mommy. Eleven years ago I marveled at my brand new baby girl, she was so precious. Perfect in every way!  And as the mother of this … Continue reading →

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Run? Only When Chased!

Posted on January 15, 2012 by

Only when chased was my standard line when anyone dare suggest I try running. My older sister is a runner and had always insisted it was a great way to keep in shape. Basically, I am pretty stubborn and I refused … Continue reading →

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Setting limits… finding the right balance.

Posted on January 13, 2012 by

When do you start to let go? When do you start to allow your child some freedom? Parenting can be a tough job. Some days it seems like I don’t have any of the answers. So often I find myself … Continue reading →

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Yelling… A sign of Affection?

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Last night  after all the kids were in bed  my husband and I settled on the couch to watch our favorite sitcom, Modern Family. If you haven’t seen this show  you are really missing out. Hands down the funniest show on … Continue reading →

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Oh No! Not Lice!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by

“There has been a case of head lice reported in your child’s class” … Oh no not lice. The dreaded note arrives home in your child’s school backpack. Every mother starts to panic. Many are even brought to tears. Playdates … Continue reading →

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Manners At The Dinner Table… a lost art?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

I am out to dinner Friday night with my family and I look around the table at my three daughters. All were busy with some sort of technology. Caroline was on her new phone, Amelia was on her new leap … Continue reading →

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The Saddest Christmas Tree

Posted on January 9, 2012 by

What happened to my Christmas Tree? Have you ever in your life seen a sadder Christmas Tree? How did such a beautiful tree self destruct so quickly? It all started out so nicely. Several weeks ago my family made our … Continue reading →

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