Birthdays are back-to-back for 2 of the McClelland boys every September. William turned 6 years old on the 25th, and…
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September 28, 2010
My weekend as a Mainiac
Years ago, in the late ’80s, after skiing for many winters in Rangeley, Maine, my parents decided to take us…
September 27, 2010
Model Behavior
I’ve written before about Alexander’s love of handsome shirts (a.k.a. polo tees). The kid loves to look “handsome.” We’ve all…
September 26, 2010
Tiptoe Through the Tulips
I love to garden. I love the smell of the earth… and the feel of it, too. I love beginning…
September 25, 2010
HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY, WILLIAM!
Yesterday, I got a phone call from my beautiful grandson, William. Yesterday, he was 5 years, 364 days old. What…
September 25, 2010
Happy 6th Birthday to my William!
6 years ago today, the most beautiful boy I had ever seen was placed on my chest. My William. He…
September 24, 2010
The Love Note
Last week, Barry and I began to (I don’t really know what word to use here)… clean, sort, organize, dispose,…
September 23, 2010
“Mommy, your legs are hairy.”
I’m going to say it. I hate to shave. It’s one of those things in life that I just don’t…
September 22, 2010
Aladdin: Do the Reuse Challenge
Did you know… ● Seven million barrels of oil are used to produce the disposable bottles Americans go through in…
September 20, 2010
ZIPPITY Doo Da!
When our kids were little, Barry and I saved what we considered to be a hefty sum of money to…
September 19, 2010
CVS 5K Classic – Kid Races
We’ve been doing the CVS 5K Classic Kid Races since 2006. Benjamin was 6 months old the first year we…
September 17, 2010
10 Reasons I Love to Blog
I had the pleasure of speaking at The X Factor: Marketing to Women in the Digital Ageyesterday. I was on…
September 16, 2010
What’s missing?
Grandparenting. The blessings, miracles and joys are beyond explanation. Grandparenting. The time to indulge, wink and defy. Wait. Did I…
September 14, 2010
Hug Me Up – because everyone can use a hug! (Plus a contest!)
I was introduced to Hug Me Up several weeks ago, before the site officially launched, and I was immediately struck…
September 13, 2010
Weight Watchers Lose-A-Palooza – September 14th!
Watching my husband lose 85 pounds 2 years ago was one of the most amazing things I’ve witnessed. He wanted…
September 13, 2010
Swimmingly Well!
When I asked Jane to join me for an open water swim, to take place early Saturday morning, I hadn’t…
September 12, 2010
DKNY Kid Fashion Confession (Slightly ODD)
I’m about to “out” myself as fashion-mom-crazy… hold on. In October of 2000 (I was married in 2001), I went…
September 9, 2010
Disturbing. Distressing. Heartbreaking. Sad.
A sense of sadness. Uneasiness. Distress. A memory of many decades ago. Back. Clear. Painful. Like it just happened. Just…
September 9, 2010
Rex and Handcuffs
My morning has been NUTS. I’m trying to get 3 posts in before my deadline (this one not included). I’m…
September 8, 2010
Kellogg’s Mom Breakfast Club
Yesterday morning I hosted 10 of my girlfriends for a Kellogg’s breakfast! It’s funny, usually when I get together with…

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Audrey McClelland has been a digital influencer since 2005. She’s a mom of 5 and shares tips on her three favorite things: parenting, fashion and beauty. She’s also a Contemporary Romance Author.





















