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Save on fun reads for the plane: InStyle & People’s Kate’s Style Secrets
Are you flying this weekend and looking for a fun read on the plane or while waiting to board? Or maybe Labor Day weekend will bring a few hours lounging by the pool. Either way, I’ve got you covered with some simple and fun vacation reads… and at a discount price. Click over and print…
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Want to be a better blogger? The Savvy Blogging Summit Recording are available
While at the Online Technologies and Wine session at the Wine Bloggers Conference in July, several of the bloggers had questions about email newsletters, monetization and search engine optimization, among other things. I wished for so many of those bloggers that they had been with me the weekend prior at the Savvy Blogging Summit. The…
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FREE Lego Mini Build for June
Want some FREE Lego fun and creativity? Each month Lego retail stores offer free Lego Mini Build events where children can visit the store, get a free Mini Build kit and have fun building and playing in the store. (And yep, it is all absolutely FREE!!) A Mini Build is a small, building project that…
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There’s no place like home!
Last night, after nearly 12 hours of travel, the kids and I returned home after 12 days of travel. (My husband joined us on day 4.) We saw history come alive, took in some baseball, and ate some delicious food in Boston and relaxed as well as played hard at the Tyler Place, a family…
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FREE Lego Mini Build event and download
Each month Lego retail stores offer free Lego Mini Build events where children can visit the store, get a free Mini Build kit and have fun building and playing in the store. A Mini Build is a small, building project that is still big on fun. This month kids can make a yellow daffodil. If…
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Giveaway: Wine tasting kit with FREE Bertolli pasta, FREE pasta sauce & more
Do you like pasta? What about wine? And who doesn’t love to talk about Italy? Next Wednesday evening, May 4, Bertolli is hosting a live wine tasting online hosted by Sommelier and vino Italiano expert Stacie Hunt. Stacie will teach us how to pair wines, how to taste wines and will even give us tips…
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Who knew a complaining prophet could be of such help?
It still amazes me that God gives me just what I need when I turn to Him. This morning was a rough one with one of our sons. We butted heads and it was hard to stay cool. Eventually I lost my temper, but, fortunately I was able to get it back. And I think…
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Wonderful video about high school
A friend just sent me a link to this video, which was created by a broadcast journalism class at a nearby high school, and I just had to share it with you. I am one of those who loved high school, and this cheerful, upbeat video almost makes me cry, thinking about how amazing the…
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Get more out of a resort vacation with kids
We just returned from a fantastic week in Florida. We spent a few days and nights in Clearwater Beach, a few days and nights at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge and a few days and nights with family. It was the perfect mix of activities and just relaxing. In the coming days I’ll share more details…
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Taking an internet break
This week I am taking a break from the internet through Monday, November 29. Rather than post my SOAP observations during that time, I will record them in my very own spiral notebook, just like the ‘olden’ days. In case you are reading along, either to get ready for the Bible in 90 Days read…
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No more family-friendly food on Continental flights
I am sure there will be good things that will come of the Continental- United merger, but, for this traveling mom, I am not so thrilled about the change in the meal plan. Sure, it’s a little frustrating that I have to pay for snacks on the plane now (except for the pretzels) but there…
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I’m about to board the time machine
I love flying. I really do. Perhaps that is because I get to fly for fun and never for work (unless you count flying with the family as work.) I just love anticipating the adventure ahead. I might just be the most cheerful person at the airport when I fly solo. I invite families to…
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Time Management: Seeking excellent resources
I could really use sme time management guidance from the experts. I want to do way more than I can ever make the time to do. So I am asking you, dear readers, for help. Do you know of any excellent time management resources? If so, would you please tell me about them in the…
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Bible in 90 Days Day 47 SOAP: Watching over the affairs of my household
Today’s Reading: Proverbs 20:22- Ecclesiastes 2:26 Scripture: Proverbs 31:27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness Observation: This section of Proverbs 31 is subtitled Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character. This type of wife takes control of her household and manages it, recognizing and getting done…
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Welcome to MomsToolbox.com and BlogHop 2010!
Hi there! Today Robin at Pensieve is hosting BlogHop 2010 to help bloggers (and blog readers) meet and greet. If you have come by why of the BlogHop today, welcome to MomsToolbox! And if you are a regular around here, I hope you don’t mind the quick tour. Back when I launched MomsToolbox I had…