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Noah's Ark

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This weekend, I spent some time with my friends whom I’ve known since 8th grade. We’re an eclectic group – we might not have as much in common as we once did, but we’ve stayed close nonetheless. We hold jobs as teachers, med students, business women, and volunteers. We differ in our political and religiousRead the whole post >>

July 22, 2008 · 20 Comments

A Few Things

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1. A million, billion thanks for all your wonderful advice. I poured over the comments, soaking up the wisdom, and imagining my pulled-together new look develop before my very eyes as I hit the stores with a new set of ideas and rules. I seriously STUDIED your advice. And I’m totally going to wear anRead the whole post >>

July 17, 2008 · Tagged With: clothes, internet, work Leave a Comment

You're My Only Hope.

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Alright, ladies. I’m begging you: HELP ME. Please. Let me explain: Despite my affinity for Project Runway (new season! tonight! recording it on parents’ DVR!) and all things Stacy and Clinton, (What Not to Wear, for those of you not as familiar with the wonderful world of TLC.) I find myself pretty lost when itRead the whole post >>

July 16, 2008 · 19 Comments

My Blog Is Being Taken Over By Babies & Junk Food.

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You know summer is going well when you don’t have much time to sit at the computer and write. So I guess I should count this as a blessing, because isn’t that what summer’s all about? Eating ice cream, being outside as much as possible, making iced tea every chance you get, sleeping with theRead the whole post >>

July 14, 2008 · 11 Comments

Stuff. And Lots of It.

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So, I was addicted to the internet. HARDCORE. Between Twitter, Facebook, and the wonderful world of blogging – let’s just say, my laptop was my friend. Cue moving, the 4th of July, two weeks of “vacation,” and DAYS (days!) without internet. It was weird – I got so much done. Without TV or internet, IRead the whole post >>

July 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment

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Saving Money & Living Frugally

Doing a Buy Nothing Month.

Every so often, my eating junk food gets a little out of control and do a little juice cleanse. To help reset my body’s ideas of … [Read More...]

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Simple Living & Minimalism

Long Distance Moving and Decluttering – A Few Tips.

We're in the midst of a long distance move to Massachusetts this month (in the nomadic portion of our move - we moved out of our … [Read More...]

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Green Living & Sustainability

Choosing between Convenience and Values.

A reader asks: How do you decide when to focus your energy on better choices versus choosing convenience? I think it can be so … [Read More...]

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Motherhood & Parenting

The Story of Eleanor.

(Warning, this post will contain mentions of bodily fluid) How Eleanor Came to Be. I want to write this all down while I still … [Read More...]

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Career & Business

A New Leaf. Little Leaf.

(Yes, I am a dork.) Your website should be like an extra employee. Who works non stop 24/7. I recently overhauled my site … [Read More...]

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