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Will she ever find something and stick to it??

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Mon, 25 May 2009 17:47:27 -0700

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!

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:51:43 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 15:54:43 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:45:26 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:34:00 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 23:19:04 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 22:29:46 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:42:16 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:55:02 -0700

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

nobody@vox.com(Tara M) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:52:42 -0700

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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