Monthly Archives: July 2010
Not a mom car kind of gal.
It is car shopping time for me. Geico has provided me with a check for my totaled Mustang, so the time has come to try to find a replacement for my beloved car. At the outset, realize two things: 1) … Continue reading
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Thoughtful Baby Gift Guide
There are so many ways to shop for gifts for a new baby. Some people like to stick strictly to the registry. Others buy online weeks ahead of the occasion. Many pick up a present on the way to the … Continue reading
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How High’s the Water, Mama?
Fox River, Waukesha, WI We had a lot of rain in Southeastern Wisconsin last week. Rain on our already saturated ground meant flooding in some areas. The Fox River swelled, swallowing up the scenic walkways on its banks. 60th and … Continue reading
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A thief among us
There is a thief among us. I don’t know who it is. I don’t know how they do it. But I’m certain they exist. Someone is stealing our cloth diapers. As Exhibit A, I present to you the Happy Hempy … Continue reading
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And now for something completely different
Today’s blog was going to be about thoughtful baby shower gifts. I have been working on the piece for a few days and was going to finish it up Thursday night. The weather had a different plan for me, and … Continue reading
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Anyone for a Haiku?
I hope so because this morning is way too busy for a full and fabulous blog post, although I’ve got a great article on thoughtful baby gifts which is in the works and should go live before the end of … Continue reading
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Wordless Wednesday: My Music Critic (Video Edition)
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Why cook for a baby?
I’ve been wanting to make homemade baby food for awhile now, but I’ve been stymied by my lack of a food processor and my own cheap refusal to buy one. My dear mom remedied that last week when she gave … Continue reading
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My husband’s superpower revealed!
Remember when I said I’d never blog about baby poop? No? Good. Because this blog involves poop. If you don’t want to read about poop, then this isn’t the blog for you today. This is also one of those posts … Continue reading
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My “Boy Mom” Moment
August 11, 2009 was the day of my “big ulstrasound;” the day we learned that our little baby was in fact going to be a boy. It was the day I had to pack up my visions of sweet frilly … Continue reading
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