Yearly Archives: 2012

Happy Mother’s Day!

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After a Mother’s Day brunch, some mom-and-daughter gardening, and a long, lovely nap, Noah and I were alone in the car heading back to my mom’s for a family dinner. And that’s when I pulled a U-Turn and stopped at a local farm for some Mommy/Noah alone time. Just me and the perfect little guy…

Babble Posts

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  Here are some of my Babble posts to check out! 25 of my favorite summer beauty products. These might convince you to chop off your hair. Petite? You’ll love this. 12 unique memory books for babies and mom (love these!). The most popular baby names for boys and girls in the mid-century era. I…

The Question

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I’ve never been one to live in the moment. I remember sitting on my bed in high school with a pen and a notebook, planning my life — when I’d graduate college, where I’d work, when I’d meet my husband, when we’d get married, when I’d have my first (a boy), my second (a girl),…

So This Happened Today

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I wish I recorded the look on his face when he heard that everyone in Oz had seen his performance. Nothing like making a little boy’s day. Magic, I tell you!

Why/How Did YOU Get Pregnant?

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Apparently more 20-somethings are getting accidentally pregnant than any other age group — two times more than any other age group, in fact — according to The Guttmacher Institute. I’ve read a lot of articles responding to this recent study — ranging from snarky to serious — but as part of this statistical group, I…

A Reminder

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A Noah Performance: Defying Gravity

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If you’ve spent any amount of time with Noah in real life, you have heard him sing. Quite often. And if you’ve been with him in the last two months, you’ve most likely heard him sing “Defying Gravity.” “Have you seen Wicked?” he’ll ask as you walk in the door. “Oh, you’ve GOT to see…

Babble Posts

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In case you missed them, here are some of my favorite recent posts over at Babble.com: 20 pretty hairstyles for long hair An easy and trendy DIY idea These are so cute, but pricey. Luckily you can WIN them! The best new strollers for spring 2012 — including Bugaboo, Maclaren, UPPAbaby, and more! I learned…