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  • Birthday Book Party

    A Birthday Party by the Book

    This post is brought to you by Nestle Toll House Birthday Sugar Cookies. Bake some birthday love. Brandon and I…
    September 4, 2012
  • George Bilgere Poem: Desire

    Honor Roll

    I love this poem, "Desire," by George Bilgere. Go read the whole thing and see what you think. Is it…
    August 31, 2012
  • Getting the Kids to Eat Well

    Brought to you by the Brita Bottle For Kids: Help teach your kids to learn to love water. Learn more.…
    August 30, 2012
  • Colorblocking for the Home

    Colorblocking for the Home

    Colorblocking is still everywhere (Pinterest counts as "everywhere," right?), so I figure why not have a little fun with it…
    August 29, 2012
  • Full-Sized Thomas the Tank Engine, Pulling Passenger Cars

    A Day Out With Thomas

    We recently drove out to Union, Illinois, to the Illinois Railway Museum for a Day Out with Thomas. It was…
    August 28, 2012
  • Honor Roll

    The article that has the crafting community all in a tizzy. "…nameless team members wielded saws and hammers, while the…
    August 27, 2012
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  • Birthday Book Party

    A Birthday Party by the Book

    This post is brought to you by Nestle Toll House Birthday Sugar Cookies. Bake some birthday love. Brandon and I met in a bookstore. We…

    September 4, 201249 commentsHolidays
  • George Bilgere Poem: Desire

    Honor Roll

    I love this poem, “Desire,” by George Bilgere. Go read the whole thing and see what you think. Is it romantic? Sexist? Both? Put a…

    August 31, 201221 commentsHonor Roll
  • Getting the Kids to Eat Well

    Brought to you by the Brita Bottle For Kids: Help teach your kids to learn to love water. Learn more. Brandon used to eat buttered…

    August 30, 201231 commentsParenting
  • Colorblocking for the Home

    Colorblocking for the Home

    Colorblocking is still everywhere (Pinterest counts as “everywhere,” right?), so I figure why not have a little fun with it in your home? It’s easy…

    August 29, 201214 commentsElsewhere
  • Full-Sized Thomas the Tank Engine, Pulling Passenger Cars

    A Day Out With Thomas

    We recently drove out to Union, Illinois, to the Illinois Railway Museum for a Day Out with Thomas. It was a little odd to see…

    August 28, 201228 commentsMy Life, Parenting
  • Honor Roll

    The article that has the crafting community all in a tizzy. “…nameless team members wielded saws and hammers, while the (female) contestants added decoration…” The…

    August 27, 20128 commentsHonor Roll
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