Author Archives: The Daring One

Advent Activities

Posted on December 16, 2008 by The Daring One

I’ve had several questions about our advent calendar so here’s a little rundown. You already know I’m all about pockets. The obsession continues with the advent calendar my mom helped me make this year. It’s a replica of the one … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Gift Ideas

Posted on December 16, 2008 by The Daring One

I think I’m mostly done with all my shopping. Today I shipped out all my gifts to far-off family and friends, for the first time ever not caring about how fast they went out because I planned far enough ahead. … Continue reading →

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From the Top of Queen Anne

Posted on December 15, 2008 by The Daring One

When weather gets bad in Seattle, it is almost always reported from the top of Queen Anne Hill. We’re not totally sure why. I guess it gives a good view of the city. It’s sort of tradition. Maybe each new … Continue reading →

Posted in around town, family fun, holidays, weather | 10 Comments

PopStar Guitar Review and Giveaway

Posted on December 14, 2008 by The Daring One

***The winner is commenter number #56, Diane.*** Are any of you out there closet gamers? I’ve spent my whole life sort of mocking gamers, gently mocking because I know and love many of them, but mocking nonetheless. Now I’ve had … Continue reading →

Posted in contests, nintendo, shopping, technology | 60 Comments

Let’s Boogy

Posted on December 12, 2008 by The Daring One

Boogies are a big thing around these parts. Everybody’s got ’em, and for most of the winter, there’s some crazy drama that goes on in the parenting community over which type and amount of boogies are acceptable in social situations, … Continue reading →

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I’ll Call It the Funny Farm but Not Because It’s Humorous

Posted on December 10, 2008 by The Daring One

Since our first year of marriage, Dan and I have never gotten a real tree. We have a great tree stand and I have a great love of fresh trees with all their smells and messes and fire hazards. And … Continue reading →

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