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A Color Coded Christmas Morning

December 7, 2010

When I was growing up, I remember Christmas morning being a little chaotic. Wrapping paper flying everywhere, gifts all over the living room, excited kids squealing. The one thing that kept it under control? Color coding. Yes, my parents are geniuses. Every year, I had red paper, my brother had green. There were no excuses [...]

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Running Tips {From A Non-Runner}

November 16, 2010

Before I begin, let’s get something straight. I am not a runner. I do not run marathons, or half marathons, or even 5k’s (anymore). I run short distances (1-2 miles) several times a week, and I have to push myself through it. I have been a non-runner for about two years now. I like the [...]

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Cheap {and oh-so-yummy} Iced Caramel Coffee

August 17, 2010

As some of you know, I recently switched schools and now work where the boys go. Moving was a hard decision, and my pro/con list looked something like this: Pros 4 minute drive to work Be on the same campus as my boys Have lunch with Michael on work days My classroom would be bigger [...]

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No stress entertaining – It works for me.

June 29, 2010

If you were coming over to my house for dinner tonight, you would probably: Be warned to step over a few toys that are scattered on the floor. Be served on paper plates. Be given directions to the beer fridge in the garage, the soda fridge out back, and offered whatever we’re mixing in the [...]

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Kids staying at the dinner table? Works for me!

May 25, 2010

I heard this the other day and had to share… It’s ingenious. Do you have a problem getting your kids to stay put at the dinner table? (I did for a bit, but they stay put now.) Light a candle. It keeps their attention while their eating, and they’re less likely to get up and [...]

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