HAPPY 3rd BIRTHDAY, BEN!!
January 31, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Ben, celebrations, family life
Tweet We love you, Buddy-Boo!!
Philadelphia’s Historic District: More Than We Expected
January 30, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under history, travel
Tweet Proceed with caution – This post was written by my hubby, Ray. So, it’s pretty cold here in the City of Brotherly Love. But our hearts were warmed today by the sense of freedom embodied at Independence Hall…and the warm ale from the tavern didn’t hurt either. Being completely ignorant of Philadelphia’s layout – [...]
“I’m good” – Super Bowl Pepsi Max Commercial
January 30, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Uncategorized
Tweet Unfortunately I will miss the Super Bowl this Sunday. I am only disappointed because I really enjoy watching the commercials. Who doesn’t, right? I mean, isn’t this like the only day that you don’t set your TiVo just so you can forward through the commercials? Come on, be honest! Because I am such a [...]
Joyful
January 29, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
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Tweet Written by Henry van Dyke in 1906, Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee is one of my absolute favorites! It’s such a happy song, don’t you think? This is truly a “hymn of trust and joy and hope”. Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts [...]
I hear ya!
January 29, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
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Tweet Wow! I knew ya’ll would have an opinion and offer help with my little bloggy identity crisis, but you really came through for me. You gave me your honest opinions in the poll, in the comments, via email, on Skype, and even in person. After hearing all of the various opinions ya’ll had (some [...]
Help!
January 26, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under blogging
Tweet I’m having a bit of a bloggy identity crisis! It all stemmed from a comment I recently received… I came across your blog in December and I’m trying to figure it out. Do you do mainly product reviews? I would love to hear more about your homeschooling program and family. Thanks. Now, I have [...]
Snackers Unite!
January 25, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under Snacks, bloggy giveaway carnival, giveaway
Tweet For those of you who know me, you know that I am a snacker. In fact, my good friends, when they come to visit, head straight for my pantry and know they can help themselves to whatever they can fine – which is most typically just about anything! Salty snacks, sweets, and dried fruit [...]
Kissable
January 24, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under health, winter blues
Tweet It’s the cooler weather that always makes me want to cuddle up with my hubby under a warm blanket, in front of the fire. But, it’s also the time of year for dry, chapped lips. Fortunately I have found some great remedies to make my unkissable lips kissable again. . Lip Lover, by Rachel [...]
Are you an EXTRAordinary Mom?
January 23, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
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Tweet I would like to introduce you to a new place to hang out – Extraordinary Mothers. At Extraordinary Mothers it’s all about the moms. We will be giving advice on review blogging, helping spread the buzz about your latest giveaway or project, and hosting some wonderful giveaways for you, as well. Some of you [...]
YoungMommy knows she’s not an “expert”
January 23, 2009 by Christine - From Dates to Diapers
Filed under family life, motherhood, parenting, rants
Tweet I have never been to nursing school or had any formal training as a doula or midwife. I am not a child psychologist or family counselor. I’m not an expert in pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or raising kids. I have been pregnant 5 times, birthed 6 babies, breastfed all of them, and am now raising [...]





























