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10 things I plan to remember for next Christmas

10 things I plan to remember for next Christmas In NO particular order: 1. Never make cookies a week before…

December 26, 2008

The transition from Christmas to the New Year

It’s very quiet in my home this morning. By now, Audrey and Jane and at least 2 little boys and…

December 22, 2008

Jane

Super-last-minute gift ideas from Best Buy

I am seriously the definition of “last-minute holiday shopper.” I just started my shopping over the weekend, and I’ll probably…

December 22, 2008

The making of a Christmas photo.

Last year we were newbies. This year. Oh, no. We were prepared. We had M&Ms on hand. Milk in sippy…

December 22, 2008

Honoring angels during the holidays…

How do you honor the angels in your life during the holidays? For this Christmas Eve, each member of my…

December 20, 2008

It's back…

Pink Eye. Oh… I hate Pink Eye. Henry had it last week. Benjamin got it Thursday. And like a ticking…

December 17, 2008

If I could change anything…

Today, while in line at a little luncheon deli, I overheard four women talking and laughing over this question: If…

December 16, 2008

Home

A perfect evening… Walking with Jane and her two beautiful dogs through my little New England town, nodding to passersby…

December 16, 2008

Jane

New Year’s Resolutions: Why not?

Each year around this time, the debate begins. Should people make New Year’s Resolutions or not? Will they really stick…

December 15, 2008

The Ford Flex. A Road Trip. Good times.

Ford Motor Company allowed me to test-drive their 2009 Ford Flex November 25th – December 1st. I took the test-drive…

December 15, 2008

A big shout-out to Steven at Kmart

Come on, sing along with me… “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Or not. There are many reasons…

December 11, 2008

Jane

Sniff Around These Sites, Part IV

This week’s round-up of important/useful/interesting/fun pet links: Get ready to submit your favorite pet photo to the 2009 BISSELL MVP…

December 10, 2008

Fashion… Fashion… Fashion… !

I have always loved fashion. Always. Even as a little girl, I remember I would earn $1… and immediately I…

December 9, 2008

Perfectly “Unscripted”

Ah… having the opportunity to speak on the phone with none other than McDreamy himself, actor Patrick Dempsey. No, I…

December 8, 2008

Making a “demand” list…

I am having a rather feisty debate with a very good friend about the concept of “The Wish List”… and…

December 6, 2008

Polar Express North Conway

First to the Polar Express train in North Conway, NH… which brought us to the “North Pole!” Have you ever…

December 5, 2008

Hello… Lova'! The GM Chevy Traverse.

The car is packed and ready for us. 3 hours to New Hampshire. We are taking a spin on the…

December 5, 2008

A mother’s magic moments…

You know that song This Magic Moment. I think Lou Reed sang it. And The Drifters. You know it… This…

December 4, 2008

A Happy Day…

4 years ago today, there was a swirl of excitement, anticipation, romance and a sense of a new journey in…

December 3, 2008

Can you tell I like the FLEX?

Oh… you just watch and see. I’m losing myself in it… CLICK HERE to see why and how.