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At last count, I was subscribed to 63 blogs through Google Reader.  Is that a lot?  I haven't the faintest idea.  I usually log in to my reader once a day.  I wish I had the time to read every post from every blog that I enjoy, but it's just not … [Read more...] about Flamingobear

If you're looking for me today, you can find me over at Mom's Marbles. I had the opportunity to write a guest post for them today.  I met one of the blog's creators, Sarah, at Blissdom '09.  It's a great corner of the web for finding tips and … [Read more...] about Mom’s Marbles

Mother's Day is coming to an end, and I sit here in a state of bliss.  I told Mike I didn't want him to buy anything for me this year.  I saw him shudder; he knows what that means.  It means I want nothing but time and the permission to do the opposite … [Read more...] about Wrap Today Up In A Giant Bow

Every spring for the last 3 years I leave Mike at home with the kids and go on a much-anticipated girl's trip.  The "girls" are made up of the very first playgroup I ever joined, way back when Elena was less than a year old.  It's one of the … [Read more...] about Five Ways a Playgroup Can Save Your Sanity

I love consignment shopping for my kids.  There are certain things that happen every year that I look forward to all year long:  the Indiana State Fair, the first strawberries of the season, the beginning of football season.  And consignment sale season.  … [Read more...] about Just Between Friends