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Author Archives: Kristin
Happy Memorial Day
Happy Memorial Day to everyone. I love Memorial Day not only because it’s the summer kick-off, but because it’s an opportunity to recognize our fallen heroes and remember the loved ones we’ve lost. You might not think of visiting a … Continue reading
Wildfire!
One time a couple years ago my town almost burned down. Wildfire. It was really scary. That’s beside the point though. Anyway…anytime I talk about wildfire, I start recalling a strange phase I pleasantly went through in college. I saw … Continue reading
Posted in SAPPY SATURDAY
Tagged Michael Martin Murphy, popular songs from the 70's, Sappy Songs, Wildfire
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The Survivor–Dawn Meehan
This one is for the Survivor fans! Also it’s for the ladies who are inspired by other tough ladies. To be honest, haven’t watched Survivor since the first season 10 years ago, but I had the privilege of meeting former … Continue reading
The high’s and LOWS of Suburban Life
Nothing make me happier than seeing things that are ridiculously cool. This suburban qualifies as both ridiculous and COOL. My kids thought it was a limo. They could tell something was…different about this vehicle, but they couldn’t exactly point their … Continue reading
Posted in THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
Tagged Low Riders, Ridiculous Things, Suburbans
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Garden Party!
Don’t you just LOVE this time of year? I love the soccer games, watching the kids ride their bikes and seeing all the trees sprout new leaves. It’s so inspiring to watch the world come back to life. Last week … Continue reading
It’s Like a Ghost Town
My six year old has an odd fascination with history. Don’t ask me where she got it, because I hate learning about/watching the olden days. So, no I never watched Little House on the Prairie and I think I would … Continue reading
Posted in SAPPY SATURDAY
Tagged Cheap Trick, Classic songs from the 80's, Ghost Towns, the olden days
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Elliott Yamin–Not a Jiffy Lube Emloyee
This might be the most random post I have ever featured, and there’s been some serious competition, but I have to say, I’m a big fan of Elliott Yamin. I mean, I’ve never been to any of his shows and … Continue reading
Winner Winner Cakebites Dinner!
Thanks to all of you who entered the drawing for The Sweet Tooth Fairy Cakebites! A winner has been selected at random using this random number generator. Congratulations to Ashley M! I’ll be contacting you shortly via e-mail! If you … Continue reading
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Tagged Cakebites, giveaways, Sweet Tooth Fairy
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Is There Life After Binkie? –A Reflection From the Past
I was thinking back the other day about when my oldest daughter’s best friend was her passey (or binkie, plug or pacifier–what ever you call it at your house). As a new mother, I remember being so thankful that she had … Continue reading
We’re Going Places
I mentioned that my life has been going a million miles an hour. Well, the marathon of urgent life events is finally over. For the last week we’ve enjoyed life and even had a little down-time. While in the midst … Continue reading
