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The Cleaning Lady Came Today

by Marie October 5, 2007
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That’s me. But if I had a cleaning lady, she too would tell you to go out and buy the Magic Eraser. I got to cleaning the walls in my house, it looks as if I have wallpaper when I don’t. The Magic Eraser takes it all off, back to looking like it should. It’s [...]

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EtsyMom

by Marie September 29, 2007
Etsymom

EtsyMom is a “street team” or group that formed together as Etsy Sellers who are Moms. These great moms (me included) make and sell everything from jewelry, to clothing, to baby items, to cards, and much more. Visit the EtsyMom’s Blog to see who is involved and what great stuff you can buy. To make [...]

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Crayola Color Wonder

by Marie September 28, 2007

Hail Crayola! Thank you for continuing to come up with fabulous products for my kids and their creativity. My children’s clothing has been saved by this fantastic coloring book. The Color Wonder Coloring Book with markers is mess free!! Here is what my daughters face, arms, shirt, or mouth looks like when they are not [...]

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Please NBC, I Beg You

by Marie September 27, 2007
Jim and Pam

All of my shows are back. As much as I love the summer, with no good TV to watch so I don’t, I am ready for my DVR to be full of the goods. I just love Jim and Pam. I really get teary every time I see that first kiss, or when he asks [...]

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Escape to Austenland

by Marie September 27, 2007
Austenland: A Novel

If you love Mr. Darcy, want to dance at a Ball, wish you were Emma, or want to wear a dress that pushes everything up and out, then this is the book for you. My book club just finished this great book called, Austenland by Shannon Hale. My neighbor, Holly, had us all over for [...]

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Crafting for Chinese Orphans

by Marie September 22, 2007
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Craft for China is a fundraiser for orphans in China that is going on right now at Ebay. Melissa, an Etsy crafter, contacted me a few weeks ago and asked if I would be involved. She approached many Etsy artisans, crafters, and other volunteers to donate their time and products to be auctioned on eBay. [...]

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Disneyland Update

by Marie September 22, 2007
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Okay, it IS the Happiest Place on Earth! If you can get past the two-year old tantrums, butt-in-liners, and the “I’m too tired to walk anymore” cries from your 4 year old, then you too can have a great Disneyland vacation. We had a blast. This is the first vacation that we have taken as [...]

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Brian Regan Comedy

by Marie September 20, 2007

We were introduced to Brian Regan comedy by the Neffgang. Brian Regan is laugh out loud, cry till it hurts, pee your pants funny. His comedy is clean for the whole family. There is something about him that I just giggle at when I see him and he doesn’t have to say anything. He uses [...]

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Disneyland Checklist

by Marie September 18, 2007

We are hitting the big D-Land! It is the year of a million dreams. But in order to create that dream for ourselves, there’s some preparation. Here are a few things to know before you plan or prepare your next Disneyland Trip. Autograph Book: My cute niece Amy (who is my age) goes to Disneyland [...]

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How Often…?

by Marie September 15, 2007

I was vacuuming my stairs at the time that these questions popped up. I thought to myself that I don’t vacuum my stairs often enough. They need a roomba for stairs, or is there one? Oh, this list just went on and on and I want to know if I am not alone. Some of [...]

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