Monthly Archives: April 2014

Blowing Young Minds at a Bookstore Near You

Posted on April 25, 2014 by The Daring One

When I say Laylee loves the Fablehaven series by Brandon Mull, I mean LOVE, as in the characters are practically honorary family members. I’m fairly certain that she’s read all five books in the series no fewer than twenty times. … Continue reading →

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Fighting For My Kids

Posted on April 23, 2014 by The Daring One

I like to keep things light on DaringYoungMom. It’s a place for silliness and positivity and jello. But, every once in a while, my desire to share something that will contribute to long-term happiness outweighs my desire to make you … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Jello Recipe

Posted on April 21, 2014 by The Daring One

This Rainbow Jello was a special occasion staple in my house growing up. It takes time but it’s really simple and looks amazing. If you’re feeling adventurous, or wildly immature, you can try to peel off each layer with your … Continue reading →

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How Can I Be Happy About This?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by The Daring One

“Three minutes. That’s how long I had to work hard to focus on the positive before I began to feel happy. Three minutes of work to turn a nightmare into a great memory.” [Read more at HowDoesShe.com]

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Not Quite Insta

Posted on April 7, 2014 by The Daring One

I have a love-hate relationship with all things social media. I love the way it creates and extends relationships across distances but hate the way it distills people’s thoughts, feelings and beliefs into sound bites. I find that often people … Continue reading →

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FOOD FOR GOOD in Seattle

Posted on April 2, 2014 by The Daring One

Oh Gates Foundation! How I wish our schedules would line up sometime. They throw the coolest family education events. One is going on this weekend on April 5th, FOOD FOR GOOD. It’s a free event about food and nutrition for … Continue reading →

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