Monthly Archives: December 2005

Hey, Thanks!

It looks like I won that Blogs of Beauty award by a very slim margin. Thanks to whoever nominated me and to all of you who voted. Most of all, thanks to everyone who stuck with me through “the twinge” … Continue reading

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Tip Tuesday — Christmas Gifts for “Those One People”*

You know the ones I’m talking about. Your Uncle Biff or your Father-in-Law, your 30 year-old Dual Income No Kids neighbors, your babysitter or your kids’ school teachers. These are the people who either have EVERYTHING, don’t want ANYTHING or … Continue reading

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Making Sense of the Season with a Three-Year-Old (who’s really two)

This is a picture of me taking the picture to go in our Christmas cards this year. I didn’t put the picture we chose up here because if you are a real, flesh and blood friend or relative, I will … Continue reading

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A Eulogy for the Flying Smurf

For show and tell today, I’m so excited to show off my NEW VAN! Well, new used van. It’s a few-year-old Toyota Sienna and I love it so much. Our trusted mechanic spent the day with it and said it’s … Continue reading

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The X-ray Guy Says it’s a Mental Disorder

Oh, really? So LATE Thanksgiving night, my family was all asleep and I was up planning my shopping strategy. When I went to go to bed, I climbed up on the window sill to turn off the really tall pole … Continue reading

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November Tip Archives

11.29.05 Keeping a Toddler Occupied on a Rainy Day 11.22.05 Making Time for Yourself 11.15.05 “Cleaning” Your House Quick – somebody’s coming over 11.08.05 Eating More Vegetables 11.01.05 Dejunking without Waste

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