Tara’s blog Vox 2009-06-17T21:13:29Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom tag:vox.com,2006:6p00cdf7e319e6094f/ Mindless ramblings from a mother of 3 Will she ever find something and stick to it?? tag:vox.com,2009-05-26:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f0110182b1e47860f 2009-05-26T00:47:27Z 2009-06-17T21:13:29Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Brianna was in gymnastics for a couple of years, and I really thought she liked it. Obviously, she didn't have the same views about it as I did -- I saw her progress from a clumsy child to one able to walk a balance beam with ease. It was so ni...

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]]> Yes, B'y! tag:vox.com,2009-05-03:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f0110164433c5860c 2009-05-03T05:51:43Z 2009-05-03T05:51:43Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

View of St John's from the Outer Battery (12) St Johns, NL (33) Cape Spear (12) Quidi Vidi Harbour (9) Brigus in Conception Bay (7) Brigus in Conception Bay (27)

In March, Mike and I took off for a few days (sans rug rats) to check out St. John's, Newfoundland. We have always wanted to see the other side of this great nation (Canada that is), and the time was finally right. Well, to be honest, we were t...

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]]> Life QotD: Caffeine Intake tag:vox.com,2009-04-29:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f0110181dc48a860f 2009-04-29T22:54:43Z 2009-04-30T17:48:33Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

F20-1626902-0000bg Starbucks Tim-hortons

Tea, coffee or something else... What do you drink to stay awake? Earl Grey Tea is my favorite caffeine fix at home. Add a couple of raw sugar cubes and some milk, and you've got the tastiest cuppa around! Starbucks is...

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]]> QotD: New Business tag:vox.com,2009-04-29:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f0110181dc180860f 2009-04-29T21:45:26Z 2009-05-03T20:42:03Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom If you were to open up a business of your own, what would it be? Submitted by beth. My vision seems to have slight variations, but the theme remains the same. I would like to have some kind of yarn/craft store. Comfy couches and chairs would ...

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]]> QotD: Swine Flu Pandemic tag:vox.com,2009-04-29:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f011015fe7668860b 2009-04-29T21:34:00Z 2009-04-29T21:34:00Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom Are you worried about a swine flu pandemic? Not really, but my husband is! I love the man dearly, but he is a certified hypochondriac. If you tell him you have a tickle in your throat, he'll have one an hour later. If you tell him you just g...

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]]> Big Girl Beds tag:vox.com,2009-04-08:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f01101677d8dd860d 2009-04-08T06:19:04Z 2009-04-14T01:51:04Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Twins Big Girl Beds - Jan '09 (7) Twins Big Girl Beds - Jan '09 (5) Twins Big Girl Beds - Jan '09 (9) Twins Big Girl Beds - Jan '09 (11) Twins Big Girl Beds - Jan '09 (14) Twins Big Girl Beds - Jan '09 (13)

So, the end of 2008 was fast approaching, and the twins were beyond their second birthday. I was thinking back to the point in Brianna's toddlerhood when we made the transition to Big Girl Bed. We did the Step-2 toddler bed thing with her crib ...

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]]> Jaelynn's Blanket tag:vox.com,2009-04-08:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f0110181781ca860f 2009-04-08T05:29:46Z 2009-04-08T05:29:46Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Jaelynn's Blanket (4) Jaelynn's Blanket

Our good neighbour friends have a daughter that just turned 11 in December. Since her birthday was so close to Christmas, I decided to do something a little more special for her birthday. Jaelynn's parents had redecorated her room into an appro...

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]]> Things on Tuesday - April 7, 2009 tag:vox.com,2009-04-08:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f011018177fb4860f 2009-04-08T04:42:16Z 2009-05-03T20:43:19Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

View of St John's from the Outer Battery (12)

Things I Loathe: * Not blogging for 7 months!! Yikes! * Having my entire house in disarray to have laminate installed. * Losing most of our fish while Mike & I were on holidays. Wanda (the angel fish that I have had for a couple of years), and ...

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]]> Tofu N' Fruit Smoothies tag:vox.com,2008-09-09:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f00fa96993db10003 2008-09-09T20:55:02Z 2009-11-04T17:53:16Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Tofu Smoothies Tofu Smoothies (4)

I have started making some yummy smoothies for the kids as a mid-morning snack, and I have to say they are quite good! Here's what I use: Depending on the fruit/tofu combo, I can make some great variations. I use Sunrise Tofu Dessert, fresh and/...

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]]> Nature Walk tag:vox.com,2008-09-08:asset-6a00cdf7e319e6094f00fa9698f9be0003 2008-09-08T22:52:42Z 2008-09-09T05:33:47Z Tara M http://twingirls.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom

Ainsley exploring the beautiful forest. Kaitlyn stopping to smell the flowers! Ainsley trying to feed the birds. Brianna feeding a Chickadee. A bird in the hand...

I have to admit, we don't get the chance to take leisurely walks these days. We have a few great parks within a short driving distance, but it just isn't something that we think to do. There is always something going on -- work, school, gymnast...

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