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My Boss is a Rock Star

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I’ve been at my job two weeks now. Ten days. My extended family has been planning to go to Cedar Point (America’s Roller Coast, baby!) tomorrow for a few months, but I figured I wouldn’t ask for time off since I’m new at my job. Plus, how lame is it to ask for a dayRead the whole post >>

July 28, 2008 · Tagged With: work 21 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

Seriously, now.

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Today is the last day of my job. The last day working with these kids I’ve been with for two years, coworkers I’ve forged friendships with, and the place that’s strengthened and transformed me. It’s impact has been great and it will always hold a special place in my heart. Yesterday I had at leastRead the whole post >>

June 27, 2008 · Tagged With: work Leave a Comment

Profuse Bleeding from Three Children Rounded Out the Day Nicely

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I work at an after school center (AND on a college campus, somehow it’s all a part of the same job description. Variety at its finest, really.) Today, I was a substitute group leader at day camp for a group of 20 5, 6, and 7-year-olds. All I can say is: Holy crap, K-3 teachersRead the whole post >>

June 19, 2008 · Tagged With: work 7 Comments

Because the World Revolves Around Me

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Hi!! How was your weekend? Mine was fab. Check it OUT: After surviving a two hour drive through an AWFUL thunderstorm/TORNADO (!!), Friday night was a “work” banquet – aka: dinner for 30 recent college grads in this program. Fabulous food, fantastic friends, and my parents. It was wonderful. I don’t look my mom atRead the whole post >>

June 15, 2008 · Tagged With: work 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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Recipes

Recipe: Curried Greens and Chickpeas

Recipe: Vegetarian Ramen.

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Tempeh with Pineapple and Cashews.

Recipe: Tofu Lettuce Wraps.

Recipe: Bistro Broccoli Chowder

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