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February 29, 2012

Tweet Today’s date – February 29th – isn’t on the calendar every year. If not for this extra day every four years, the year as we know it would cease to exist. This leap year shift keeps the calendar in line with our seasons. In honor of the extra day this month our blogging friend, [...]

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#Blissdom ’12 In Photos

February 26, 2012

Tweet I am 10,000 feet up in the air and on my way home from Nashville. I am leaving new and old friends, but returning to my sexy husband, beautiful kiddos AND a brand new nephew! I may write a post or two about the fabulousness (and not so fabulousness) that was Blissdom. But, for [...]

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New Year, New Wardrobe, New Earth

February 16, 2012

Tweet I just spent the entire afternoon folding and hanging up clothes, putting pairs of shoes in their proper places, and emptying out the purses I’m not currently using. I decided mid-way through that I should do some purging. I am amazed at how much “stuff” I have. Or, had, rather. Part of the reason [...]

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That’s My Girl!

February 9, 2012

Tweet Julia was her chatty self after school today, but made me a proud (and giggling) mama! Here’s how part of our conversation went… Julz: This boy, Tommy*, came up to me today and said, “Hey, wanna be my girlfriend?” Me: And, wha…. Julz: Oh, I said, “Ew, no! You realize we’re only in 4th [...]

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It Doesn’t Have to Be Hard to Change Your Squirmy Baby

February 8, 2012

Tweet Tiny Tim is an active little monkey these days, just like his older twin brothers were at his age! At any given moment you can find him climbing on to the table, trying to get in to the empty bathtub, or worse. He certainly gets a workout as he tries to keep up with [...]

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A Retreat From The Crazy

February 5, 2012

Tweet These past several days have been rough… My headaches are back in full force, Timmy has bronchitis, and Ben has a stomach bug and was awake and vomiting violently for several hours last night. Miraculously I was blessed with a bit of quiet time this afternoon and, while I have laundry to fold and [...]

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Don’t Forget the Avocados

February 3, 2012

Tweet Are you ready for the big game on Sunday? If you are anything like me, you are probably heading out bright and early on Saturday morning to gather some last minute party foods. I have an idea before you head out, though… Approximately 71.5 million pounds of avocados are expected to be consumed during [...]

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Red Envelope Gifts for Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2012

Tweet Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and, while I would agree that we don’t need a specific day marked on the calendar to tell our loved ones how much we care, it’s nice to do a little special something for your special someone. Ray and I generally exchange a little gift on Valentine’s Day every [...]

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Thirty One Gifts {A Giveaway}

January 28, 2012

Tweet Thirty One Gifts is the leading provider of fun, stylish and functional products for women, their families and the home. From signature purses and totes, to storage solutions that help organize your life, there’s something to fit every personality and situation. The name Thirty-One comes from the verses of Proverbs 31 in the Bible [...]

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The Cutest Little Man Ever

January 22, 2012

Tweet Our littlest man in training. Kicking back, watching the game. Go Niners!!

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What’s Your Mothering Style?

January 20, 2012

Tweet My good friend recently posted on her Facebook wall that she had taken a quiz that gave a bit of insight in to her mothering style. Of the sixteen possible styles, her answers showed her to be Introverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging – A ‘Responsibility’ Mother. As I read the description – adapted from the [...]

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California’s New Child Safety Seat Law

January 19, 2012

Tweet I know the new child safety seat law went in to effect here in California on January 1st, but did YOU know about it? While I don’t agree that it was completely necessary, and the penalties are severe, it was a pretty easy adjustment, all things considered. In case you haven’t seen the law, [...]

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Take Action #SOPABLACKOUT

January 18, 2012

Tweet In support of the #SOPAblackout, we will not be posting any new content today. You can read more about the SOPA and PIPA at 5 Minutes for Mom. And, if you want to join the SOPA strike to protest SOPA and PIPA, you can find out how to strike by blacking out your site. Let’s take [...]

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Not Just An Ordinary Day

January 9, 2012

Tweet Today was an ordinary Monday. Early morning. Rushing to head off for school on time. Readjusting to the weekly routine. And then a forced breath and a soft whisper — Slow down. Snuggles. First words. Story time on the floor by the fire. Bounces on the trampoline. Time out to watch our favorite Disney [...]

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Allowance :: Do Your Children Get One?

January 8, 2012

Tweet Allowance. It’s such a hot topic among parents with older children. Should allowance be given for completing household chores? Should it be given only as a reward for completing extra jobs around the house, or perhaps for not asking anything in return? Should an allowance be given to children at all? I do believe [...]

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Movie Night

December 28, 2011

Tweet Noah and Ben set up their friends… But, they didn’t make it through the movie… Neither did their brothers… But, Julia and Emma? Wide. Awake.

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Giving Back with a Walmart Christmas Toy Haul

December 23, 2011

Tweet Walmart armed us with a $50 gift card and sent us out to purchase some toys. These toys were not for my kiddos, mind you, but to give to kids in need within our community. Since Ray and I are teaching our children the value of giving, this challenge was more than welcome. So, [...]

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It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas… Finally!

December 21, 2011

Tweet . Did you publish your favorite picture/s this week? I’d love to see YOUR Wordless Wednesday posts! Link up here:: For more inspiring photos, check out 5 Minutes for Mom, The Bonafide Life, Better in Bulk, Shanamama, Not Your Momblog,The Divine Miss Mommy, Colorado Moms, Rajean Blomquist, High Impact Mom,BrainFoggles, Rachel Ferrucci and Zensible Mama. Be sure to link your own photo stories, too.

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Holiday Entertaining With Giada

December 20, 2011

Tweet We all love to be in the kitchen. Julia and I like to bake yummy treats, while Ray and the boys like to create savory dishes. Ray would actually like to spend more time cooking, and I certainly won’t complain. I always look forward to noshing on his dishes. Ray was most excited about [...]

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Tips to Help Your Child “Get Back to Happy” on Sick Days

December 19, 2011

Tweet With a family our size, this time of year can be plagued with head colds, flu bugs, and nasty coughs. Late night wakings, cranky mornings, and nap-less afternoons are just par for the course. Sometimes I wish we could all just be sick at the same time and get it over with, but that’s never the [...]

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Teaching the Value of Giving

December 15, 2011

Tweet ‘Tis the season to be jolly, right? Well, the malls are crowded, it’s impossible to find a parking spot at Costco, and our bank accounts are slowly being depleted. Why? Because we let the importance of stuff overshadow what is really important. I am just as guilty as the next person. It’s easy to [...]

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Deliciously Elegant

December 14, 2011

Tweet One of the best parts about this time of year for me is all of the goodies that we get to enjoy. Gingerbread lattes, warm cookies, sweet and salty bites of goodness, and baskets full of yummy treats. Usually the kiddos and I are the ones baking, assembling and delivering said baskets full of [...]

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