In our diverse society it seems more and more common to find that, not only our acquaintances, but also our friends, may celebrate a holiday different from our own.
For our family, this holiday season means Christmas; for some of our friends it means Hanukkah. Whatever it means for you I hope it […]
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I just saw a blog with the most unique Christmas gift idea! Check out the babylune blogwhere she discusses a special gift she wants to give to all of her readers. She needs lots of visitors to her blog to make it happen though so I don’t want to give it away… […]
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Well, I finally let go and let my hubby try to get Jenn to try some new foods and… by golly I think he’s got it LOL!
Jenn has now tried roasted chicken 3 times and… drum roll please… says she likes it - though every time she’s very unhappy about trying it, she does eat […]
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Yet another reason to love Christmas!
I took part in a cookie exchange yesterday - I made 13 half-dozen cookies - and now, on my table staring at me, I have another 12 half-dozen delicious treats. mmmmmmmmmmm… This may not be good for my healthy eating plan, I’m not sure LOL […]
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Well I have to admit, our 5 year old daughter Jennifer is… well, maybe not a “picky eater” per say, but she isn’t very adventurous either.
I’ve been very patient, following what each parenting book says and letting her decide whether to try new foods or not. I put it on her plate […]
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I get lots of great feedback about our membership ( it’s at www.happymommynews.com ) and I’m excited to announce that soon I’ll be saying thanks to all of you who promote our Happy Mommy Newsletters and Resources by with a 50% payout affiliate program!
I’ll keep you posted but with $3 per month per subscriber that […]
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You may have picked up on my subtle (not) cues that I’m not a big Christmas fan. Oh, I appreciate the reason for the season of course I just don’t like how commercialized it’s become… it makes me stressed and “bah-hum-bug-ish”.
That all said, today I’ve had a change of heart about it all. […]
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…and check it a hundred and fifty seven times
Hubby asked me tonight why I haven’t gotten the list written yet… says HE is starting to get nervous. I said (yes, i WAS feeling crabby by the way) “Why on earth would YOU be nervous? I do all the shopping”. […]
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Here’s the thing, perhaps you’ve read some of my posts about my weight loss goals (10-13 pounds left), then you’ll know that I’ve been trying to dress in flattering clothes. Good-bye baggy, hiding-my-belly clothes; hello ultra-low-rise jeans and fitted tops.
Now, having said that I have to admit that, as I sit here typing, […]
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shhhhh…. if you are really quiet, no matter where you are in the world, if you are really still you can probably hear my head exploding - hair and “curl-defining” product are everywhere! Send a medic…. and Molly Maid
Just the mention of Christmas shopping etc. and my stomach starts to roll and […]
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