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Amadou & Mariam’s Welcome to Mali

Posted on03. Sep, 2010 by Kate.

Back in the day, I used to know my music. Maybe it had something to do with the drummer I was dating at the time – who knows? But now, I find myself forever seeking good music and not knowing where to look. Yes, iTunes has tons of songs, but to me, they are like [...]

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Luddite Collection Laptop Case

Posted on01. Sep, 2010 by Kate.

This is for those Luddites out there who are coming kicking and screaming into the digital age: Luddite Collection Laptop Case from Anthropologie. It’s a quilted case made of unbleached cotton – sure to keep your trusty laptop comfy, cozy. And on the cover there’s an image of, yes, a good old typewriter. You remember [...]

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Bare Minerals Review

Posted on30. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

Written by guest blogger and fellow mom, Adele (who just happens to be my sis, too!) Prior to becoming a mother, I was a low maintenance kind of gal. I wore makeup – at 35, I pretty much had to – but I prided myself on my 5-minute daily makeup routine. A little tinted moisturizer, [...]

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Cool Downloadable Labels To Help You Organize

Posted on26. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

Labeling things is not my style, though to be honest I wish it were my style. I always love to look at a home that is nicely organized. Even in the cupboards and closets. I get a sense of calm when I see everything in its designated place…probably because I don’t live like that in [...]

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Make Hard Cover, Display Worthy Books

Posted on25. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

We love books in our house and have plenty of beautiful hard cover books standing side by side on our bookshelves. Unfortunately (or fortunately) my daughter also loves books, but hers don’t hold up so well. Especially the paper back books. I found this easy way to recover old books by yourself. Basically, you take [...]

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Swimsuit Tips for the End of Summer

Posted on23. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

Can you believe that summer is almost over? Where did it go? For us recently pregnant moms, shopping for swimsuits is always a hazardous chore. But with the end of summer comes swimsuit sales and I have found some that just might fit the bill. I found a few great styles at Ann Taylor Loft [...]

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Hot Digital Dog: Doggone Hilarious

Posted on20. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

Sometimes I just love my job of finding the nuggets out there amid all the web-crap. When I found this, I was laughing so hard I couldn’t wait to share it with you. Some ingenious (and seriously funny) company makes old-timey photos of your pet. They are called Hot Digital Dog – don’t they have [...]

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When Your Child Says “I Don’t Love You”

Posted on18. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

I gave birth to a Daddy’s girl. I don’t know why, but I suspect that it was because the doctor who put my just born baby on my chest, faced the baby directly at Daddy. As I looked down to stare into those perfect blue eyes, I saw her fuzzy damp head instead. Daddy got [...]

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Girls Night In

Posted on13. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking that I made a mistake and said “in” when I should have said “out” because us girls NEED a good girls night out once in awhile. True, we do. But I heard about a neat girls night idea that involved staying in: wine + wisdom. There is a [...]

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Booty Pop Panties

Posted on11. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

I’m certain I’m not the target market for these new panties called Booty Pop, but I’m intrigued. Seeing as how I’m challenged in the booty area, I usually look for jeans and pants that have flaps or other flat-booty distractions. So undies with padding in the derrier? I gotta try these! Booty Pop Panties are [...]

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Lunch Tote with Chalkboard

Posted on11. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

You may be starting to think about school lunches, or, more likely, your little one is in camp and still needs to bring lunch. If so, then check out this cool Lunch Tote from Swanky Aprons that has a chalkboard included. You know how much kids love little notes from mom and, more to the [...]

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Grocery Delivery for Moms

Posted on10. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

I’ve been looking for ways to simplify my life. I used to love grocery shopping – fingering all the fresh produce, dreaming about what I could cook up. But now it’s all about speed. How fast can I shop and what will make a fast dinner? Not exactly fun. Add to that 2 children and [...]

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10 Ways To “Divorceproof” Your Marriage

Posted on06. Aug, 2010 by Kate.

Sage advice from Samantha Bee and Jason Jones (you know, the wacky duo from The Daily Show who actually are married in real life). And, no, this isn’t the beginning of one of their jokes. It’s from my Real Simple magazine that I opted to get a “free” copy of and I’ve gotten hooked! So, [...]