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It’s Time Now To Sing Out

Way back in the olden days when Lenny and I were dating, he planned a big night out for us. After all,… [more]

It’s Time Now To Sing Out It's Time Now To Sing Out

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 63

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas and great grandmas out there! I was thinking of making a… [more]

10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 63 10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 63

Not Gonna Plan, Not Gonna Panic…Yet

Big has a little over 3 weeks left of kindergarten. While I'm sad to say goodbye to a great year, I'm… [more]

Not Gonna Plan, Not Gonna Panic…Yet Not Gonna Plan, Not Gonna Panic...Yet

Help a Mother Out This Mother’s Day

I can't think of a single mom I know who doesn't worry. Is my son too shy? Will that leave a scar? Am… [more]

Help a Mother Out This Mother’s Day Help a Mother Out This Mother's Day

12 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 62

It was such a packed week, I couldn't help but throw in a couple bonus lessons.… [more]

12 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 62 12 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 62
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Pizza & (Sparkling) Wine Friday: Celebration

In case you hadn't heard (ha, ha), yesterday was Pink's 1st birthday. Since I've been wanting to take my mom out to a ladies' lunch since before Pink was even a passing thought, we figured we'd get … [Read More...]

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It’s Time Now To Sing Out

Way back in the olden days when Lenny and I were dating, he planned a big night out for us. After all, we'd been dating a whole six months. Six months! At that point in our lives, it felt like … [Read More...]

donotdisturb

The Gift of Time Alone

I'm one lucky mama. I know this every day. Even when I'm sitting in the pediatrician's waiting room (again) or being yelled at for not being able to read minds (again). Well, this year Lenny and the … [Read More...]

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10 Things I Learned This Week, Vol 63

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms, grandmas and great grandmas out there! I was thinking of making a footprint butterfly for each of you, but since being pregnant with Pink, my foot doesn't fit on a … [Read More...]

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Pizza & Wine Friday: A One-Two Punch

Applewood or Amicis? Red or white? DVR or On Demand? Oh Friday nights, how I love the stressful decision making you force upon me. This Week's Spotlight: Echelon 2010 Red Blend & Echelon 2010 … [Read More...]

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Not Gonna Plan, Not Gonna Panic…Yet

Big has a little over 3 weeks left of kindergarten. While I'm sad to say goodbye to a great year, I'm really looking forward to the lazy days of summer. (Then again, even our "lazy" days begin around … [Read More...]

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I’m Amy, the girl next door. I’m your average obsessive mom/ happy wife/ freelance copywriter/ slice-of-life blogger/ social media addict/ chocolate lovin’ wino. [Read More …]

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