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Responding to Snarky Comments

February 19, 2010

I packed a diaper bag for my baby girl with some wipes, a bottle, and the usual business for a check-up at the pediatrician’s office for a routine visit. It was supposed to be a routine visit. Little did I know I would soon be handed a script to get x-rays.
STAT.
In somewhat of a panic, [...]

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Thank You

February 18, 2010

When I graduated from college, my parents threw me a huge bash to celebrate. I gave a little speech at that party in front of my family and friends and the reason I spoke that evening was because I wanted to share my gratitude toward my parents who helped to finance my education, as well [...]

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I am Celebrating

February 17, 2010

Each of the candles preciously placed on the top of my birthday cake by the hands of my four year-old are instant reminders of years gone by. To me, it’s a beautiful metaphor. Every candle that glows is like a photograph set in a frame. They each come with lasting memories. Candle by candle, year by [...]

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Alex and Ani Review and Giveaway

February 15, 2010

***This contest is now closed, thank you to all who entered. Congratulations Tami! An email has been sent.***
Alex and Ani is a company that began ten years ago named after two daughters of the owner, Carolyn Rafaelian. This designer empowers the human spirit through unique artistry and aspires to ensure that her customers adore pieces that reflect [...]

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Build Your Following Through the Power of Social Media

February 12, 2010

Last week, I wrote a post about the 3 Secrets to Getting ‘Return’ Blog Followers and I received an astounding response. As readers and bloggers, this topic completely resonated with you. Many of you left some really thoughtful comments, some followed up with questions and others shared that the post made them reflect on their [...]

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A Thousand Miles

February 10, 2010

Last year, my husband and I decided to drive 1,000 miles in a car with two children. We took a road trip from New Jersey straight down I-95 to sunny Florida. Let me repeat:
1,000 miles.
In a car.
With two kids.
What the hell where we thinking???
The drama went way beyond the normal every-ten-minute episodes of:
“Mommy, are we [...]

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The momAgenda Review and Giveaway

February 8, 2010

***This contest is now closed. Thank you to all who entered. Congratulations Evonne! An email has been sent.***
momAgenda was founded by former Colgate University graduate Nina Restieri. As a busy mom of four children and a former ad executive, she was always in need of organizing her very hectic schedule. She often wondered why there [...]

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3 Secrets to Getting ‘Return’ Blog Followers

February 5, 2010

I was recently reading a post from Kelly at The Pursuit of Mommyness about what makes you subscribe to a blog. She posed some really good questions and it made me reflect on why I follow a blog and I would love to take this conversation a step further…
As bloggers, we follow blogs for various reasons; if [...]

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