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Dr. Awesomeness
When I was a new mom, I sometimes felt like I was doing it all wrong. I worried about scheduling and diaper changing and feeding schedules. I worried about daycare and illnesses and…
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Clutter Begone: Couponing
I started couponing this summer when our income was reduced while I wasn’t teaching. I never intended to become one of those extreme couponers. I don’t have the time, patience, or… patience. But…
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Clutter Begone: Household Paperwork
Two years ago when I had my little breakdown and hid under my covers for about six months, Chris took over paying our bills as a way to help me out. It was…
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The Tide Carries Me Away!
If you’ve been around here for any period of time, you know of my love/hate relationship with laundry. More hate than love. Laundry is my nemesis, put on this earth only to make…
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Toddler Gangs
Don’t be fooled by these faces. They may look happy and playful, but they are really hardened gang members, capable of monstrous acts of rebellion. They are the smallest members of the well-known,…
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Mom of the Year
Tonight was Halloween. Bet you’re wondering why Bean’s not wearing his Buzz Lightyear costume. Let me tell you why… We invited Bean’s best little friend, Elle, over for dinner and trick or treating.…
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We Poked Our Pumpkin
Well, kids. Halloween is upon us. I, for one, am pretty excited. This year, I’ve got TWO valid trick or treaters. Two valid, super cute trick or treaters, actually. Which means double the…
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Dinner With Gracie
One thing I love about Gracie is that you always know where you stand with her. She does not hide her feelings. No festering there. She lets your know right away how she…
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I. Am. The Mom.
With the holidays upon us, we are all gearing up for extended visits with family. That can be such a fun time with a newborn, but it can be incredibly stressful for new…
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Dinner With a Preschooler
Dinner at our house is hit or miss, but whether the kids are eating or not, it is definitely chaotic. I always try to figure out at what point exactly the chaos kicks…
