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Author Archives: Kristin
Put The Glue Gun Down–There’s Something You Need to Know
I found this fantastically great website, Powerofmoms.com thanks to my friend Wendy Paul. She shared this article through a link on her facebook wall. The article was so fantastic; I just had to share it with you. The ladies who run this … Continue reading
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE
Tagged glue guns, Mother Guilt, pintrest, power of moms, Wholesome Family Activities
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Ready To Run (away from my problems)
This is a post I wrote for a new Blogger friend, Ashley. She authors with a cute and well-read fashion blog called Flats to Flip Flops. She asked me to write this for her weekly Thoughtful Thursday series. If you … Continue reading
Posted in THOUGHTS ON HAPPINESS
Tagged Climbing Mountains, half marathons, physical challenge, Running
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Driving My New Slug Bug Yellow–No.41
I’m not sure where my kids learned this, but over the last few weeks and months my kids have been enthralled with seeing Slug Bugs on the road. Luckily they haven’t started punching each other the way my brothers and … Continue reading
Posted in PLEASANT EVENTS, VOCAL SOKOL LOCAL
Tagged Family Cars, Random Fun, Slug Bugs, Test Driving Cars, VW Beetles, VW South Towne
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Jennie My Frienny
We moved into our house in January 2005 and I swear I did not see one person who lived on this street until April. I saw no cars. I saw no one at their mailbox. I saw no garage doors … Continue reading
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE
Tagged chicken nuggets., cooking, Friends, friendship, homemaking skills, How to make friends
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Don’t Let Your Idea Stay On Paper–Wendy Paul
Wendy Paul is the author of 4 best-selling cookbooks called 101 Gourmet Cupcakes, 101 Gourmet Cookies, 101 Gourmet Cakebites, and coming soon…101 Gourmet Ice Creams. All together she’s sold more than 50,000 books! The books are a result of her … Continue reading
Posted in INSPIRING PEOPLE
Tagged 101 Gourmet Series, Cakebites, Gourmet Cookies, Gourmet Cupcakes, Inspiring Women, Wendy Paul
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Two Inches of Fun
Unless you live in Eastern Europe, it’s been the most mild winter I can recall. I’m not complaining. Actually, a little bit, I am complaining. I generally like to play around in the snow a few times each winter with … Continue reading
Posted in DAYTRIPS, PLEASANT EVENTS, VOCAL SOKOL LOCAL
Tagged Family Activities, Sledding, Sleds, Snow Angels, Wal-Mart, Wholesome Family Activities, Winter, WInter Sports
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Let Me Just Start By Saying This Is Not a Political Statement
Michelle Obama. Everyone loves her, including me. I know she’s done a lot of good things and is a really influential person, but the main thing I admire about her is her arms. Yes her arms. Look at them. It’s … Continue reading
Results–Funnest 30 Day Challenge Ever!
Almost exactly two months ago I posted The Funnest 30 Day Challenge Ever! It was one of the highest traffic days this blog has ever seen! I was so thrilled because it’s probably been my most favorite post. You must … Continue reading →