Category: my life
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Do you ever just look around your house and wonder, "Where did all this crap-ola come from?"! That's what I've been doing a lot of lately. Don't get me wrong – I do love having all of the fun baby gear that help make my life as a busy mom easier, but DANG if the…
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Wow. What a whirlwind of a few weeks it's been! My sweet baby Andrew finally made his appearance 3 weeks ago on Sunday April 7, 2013. He weighed a whopping 9 pounds even and was 21.5 inches long. My biggest baby by far! It's been an interesting 3 weeks adjusting to our new little family…
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Is it spring yet where you live? Well, here in the midwest it is anything BUT spring-like! Recently I attended my son’s soccer game where most of the spectators were in winter coats. Yes, winter coats in April! I am SO done with this winter weather and ready for some sunshine and heat. Thanks to…
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One of the most die-hard things I am is a Texan. Most people who know me well, know where my roots are. I was born and raised in Austin, Texas and moved to the midwest with the hubs {although he wasn't "hubs" at the time} back in 1999. This whole move was supposed to be…
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We've all heard them - piropos {a.k.a., compliments / pick-up lines} from admirers near and far. You know, the ones that make you roll your eyes. Ones like, "I must be in heaven because I'm looking at an angel!". While I can't say that my hubs ever used any cute or funny piropos while we were dating, I…
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Today the kids had their first snow day in over two years. Now, for living in Kansas, that is HUGE! I was actually sorta looking forward to it only because it was a day of not having to pack lunches or wake up early. But, you know me — I detest snow. And, I especially detest…
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Over the past few years as I’ve had the privilege of becoming a mother to three kiddos, I’ve tried to simplify and green-ify my everyday household chores and just how I run our home in general on an everyday basis. With that, has come the opportunity to streamline things around here that has helped me be…
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Disfrute de este blog en español – haga clic en el idioma en el lado derecho superior I consider myself a strong, proud, successful Latina woman. And I can honestly say this is due largely in part to the sense of community I am surrounded by. Orgullosa.com is a new initiative that celebrates the diverse,…
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A special thank you to Walt Disney World resort, gracious hosts of Disney Social Media Moms event 2012 and to Lisa Druxman, Founder of Stroller Strides, for sharing such wonderful and inspiring information with us all. {Disclosure: I was invited to take part in the 2012 Disney Social Media Moms Celebration conference. My travel…