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My Baby is in LOVE with Babies

by Marie

Everywhere we go, my baby is saying: “baby” (or “huh huh” as she’s not quite talking!) But she let’s me know where all the babies in the grocery store are with a pointing motion and a smile. Since she’s so happy looking at babies everywhere we go, I came up with a fun DIY Magazine [...]

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Let’s Talk About the Book, Hunger Games

by Marie

I just finished reading the book Hunger Games and Catching Fire (it’s sequel), and January is not even over yet, exceeding my New Year’s Resolution expectations! Now that I’m finished, I have a few thoughts. Then I want to hear what you think!
SPOILER ALERT – Read the books and come back!
I absolutely loved this book. [...]

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Recycle Your Chip Bag Into a Book Cover

by Heather

Along with school shopping and choosing a new lunch box, one back-to-school tradition is covering your school books. Some schools require it, some don’t, but your kids are sure to get a kick out of customizing their books with covers made from recycled materials.
You can use a variety of destined-for-the-dumpster materials to make unique book [...]

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Giveaway: Storytelling with Cherish Bound

by Marie

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to all who entered. The 3 winners for the Back to School Giveaway from Cherish Bound are: #4 Lindsey, #65 Renee, and #16 Katy. Have fun with storytelling!
I had the opportunity to go to a mini storytelling festival sponsored by Cherish Bound a few weeks back. They’re getting us [...]

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Katherine Center Interview and Giveaway

by Marie

While at Mom 2.0, I had the pleasure of meeting the lovely Katherine Center. She was a panelist, talking about her experience writing her novels, The Bright Side of Disaster and Everyone is Beautiful. I was so intrigued by her latest book’s premise, Everyone is Beautiful, that I bought a copy and started reading right [...]

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Eating, Reading, Running – My Favorite Hobbies

by Marie

Eating, reading, and running are a few of my favorite hobbies. I’ve found some fabulous websites I love to visit for all three of these hobbies that help me love them even more.

Eating: I’ve shared this before, but Tastespotting is the coolest website for food. It’s a collection of great recipes to be had around [...]

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I Love Dirt Giveaway Winner

by Marie

Thanks to all of you who entered to win a copy of I Love Dirt! One lucky reader was chosen at random through the website Random.org. #173 Alyse is the winner of I Love Dirt by Jennifer Ward. Congrats and have fun enjoying the 52 activities to help you and your kids discover the wonders [...]

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Blooming Garden

by Marie

Fresh produce just can’t be beat. Once you’ve tasted a home grown tomato, you’ll never go back. Happily, my garden is doing great this year. We planted peas, tomatoes, chili peppers, and onions. In a week or so when the peas run out, I’ll be planting a zucchini and a pumpkin. I hope to have [...]

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A Bookmark for Mom

by Marie

For Mother’s Day a few years back, my sweet hubby made me the bookmark on the right (I know, very creative!). It has been my favorite gift, I love looking at the photos of my cuties. The next year, we made these bookmarks for Grandmas and they loved them even more. One Grandma keeps it [...]

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Yes, I am a Science Fiction Geek

by Marie

I love to read Science Fiction books. In college, when my older brother found out that I liked to read science fiction, he sent me about 20 books that are some of his favorites. I do have to say that Fantasy books are in the club for me as well. I just finished reading Stardust [...]

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