MeMeMe Mondays

February 28, 2011 in MeMeMe Mondays 2 Comments

MeMeMe

I’ve seen a few variations of this ME concept on other sites and thought I’d take a stab at it.  Mememe Mondays can be my thing.  (Imitation is the best form of flattery, right?)  Every Monday I’ll let you know three random things that are all about me.  I’m new to the wonderful world ofread more

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Amanda

Weekend Wrap-Up: I Am Sick & Tired of Weekends!

February 28, 2011 in Family 0 Comment

B_and_ Dad

Yes, you read it right…sick & tired. Uh-huh! Weekends are exhausting…more so than my 9-5.  Constantly on the go.  Whether it’s running errands, attending an activity, or just doing housework – sometimes I can’t wait to get back to the office on Monday morning. Honestly, I don’t know how you stay-at-home moms do it.  Onread more

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Amanda

For Sale: Skinny Jeans

February 25, 2011 in Her Thoughts 34 Comments

No, not the style “skinny jeans”.  But real, tangible skinny jeans.  Skinny shirts.  Skinny shorts.  Skinny dresses.  All clothes skinny. Size 6-8 – Skinny clothes Disillusioned mom of a 5-month old to unload all former, skinny-self clothing items.  Things that have been hanging in my closet for 14+ months.  Never to be worn again.  Takingread more

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Amanda

About Baby B

February 24, 2011 in Family, Kids, Mommy 2 Comments

Newborn Border

When I first found out I was pregnant I was ecstatic, elated, sooooo happy!  Immediately I had visions of baby dresses, pigtails and dolls.  My daughter would soon be eleven so it had been a LONG time since I had a little peanut growing inside of me. All doctor appointments went well and I couldn’tread more

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Amanda

Rotisserie Magic!

February 24, 2011 in Cooking 6 Comments

So by now you all know that I am NOT the world’s best cook.  Not even close. I know that.  Hey, I even accept it. But that doesn’t mean my family is going to starve.  Night after night, I put something on the table.  One of my family’s favorites – TOSTADAS! Mmm…yummy, right? Not onlyread more

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Amanda

Do You Agree with this “Tough Love” Story?

February 22, 2011 in Her Thoughts 0 Comment

I came across this story yesterday about a Florida mom who forced her son to stand on a street corner to display his poor GPA score (1.22).  Rhonda Holder says she has tried other methods to motivate her son, but nothing has worked so far.  She thinks that public humiliation will shame him into gettingread more

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Amanda

MeMeMe Mondays

February 21, 2011 in MeMeMe Mondays 0 Comment

MeMeMe

I’ve seen a few variations of this ME concept on other sites and thought I’d take a stab at it.  (Imitation is the best form of flattery, right?)  Every Monday I’ll let you know three random things that are all about me.  I’m new to the wonderful world of blogging so thought I’d give theread more

Amanda

Book Review: The Condition by Jennifer Haigh

February 21, 2011 in Product Review 0 Comment

Condition

I finished another book!  YAY! Not-so-secret fact about me: I love, love, love to read.  I try to fit it in once a day – you know, when I’m not working, changing a diaper, cooking dinner, laundry, etc.  You get my drift. I fell in love with Jennifer Haigh’s writing a few years ago afterread more

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Amanda

Weekend Wrap-up: How many people are coming over?

February 20, 2011 in Family 0 Comment

Sangria

This weekend has been exhausting (aren’t they all though?).  Thank goodness for  U.S. Presidents…wouldn’t have a day off tomorrow without them. I am finally starting to wind down after yet another hectic weekend. (Still have that sangria handy, PHEW!)  Friday kicked off with the weekly “Mom, can my friend sleep over?”  Sure.  Fine.  I tryread more

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Amanda

Seriously, you want to KNIT?!?!

February 20, 2011 in General 0 Comment

Knitting Book

Ok, ok.  I know it sounds strange.  As if I don’t have enough going on…work, kids, blog, reading, etc.  Why on earth would I want to add another activity to my plate?  It’s simple.  Because it looks cool, that’s why! Last night, Baby B was napping and I was, I guess, bored.  I persuaded Miss-Yread more

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