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New Year’s Resolution: ADD Magazines to your list of things NOT to pay for in the new year!

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 15:48:15 -0600

Yes, right up there with toothpaste and shampoo for me is Magazines. I had NEVER had the luxury of having magazines around the house except the free ones the companies give you when you are pregnant, UNTIL I started couponing! NOW…. my bath

Santa Claus came to …. school?

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:09:07 -0600

Yes, it took a little, shall we say, debate, but Santa Claus WAS able to attend Owen’s school Christmas (I mean… “HOLIDAY”) party!!! Owen was so excited he could have peed himself. I don’t think he was as surprised

Omar and Osman – Latest Pics

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:15:29 -0600

It's been a while since I last posted a picture of our two boys. This picture was taken about three weeks ago at a local park. We went out for a short hike on a snowy road and the kids enjoyed it, even though it was pretty cold! Captured with Niko

Ways to Keep a Pleasant House

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:45:14 -0600

Your house is your sanctuary, but is it as happy as it could be? If things are a little tense in your home these days, here are a few tips to keeping a sane, pleasant house. Protect Your Quiet Time It’s great to accommodate friends, relatives,

Dressing for Less… another tip.. Consignment Store

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:50:45 -0600

My mother is the queen of Thrift shops! Her new motto- why shop anywhere else?!! Since she has the time, she frequents several of these and MOST of our Christmas gifts came from there. MOST of those gifts were NEW IN THEIR PACKAGES. She even

Magazines To the Yachting World

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:01:35 -0600

Would you be purchasing your own yacht? then you might be thinking that a yacht magazine can help you decide on this. Well, probably you were inspired by the different stories you have heard from your friends and neighbors regarding their own experie

Matthew McConaughey And Camila Alves Welcome Baby Girl

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:52:17 -0600

Matthew McConaughey, 40 and Camila Alves, 26, are the proud parents to a precious baby girl named Vida Alves McConaughey. Daddy posted on his website that Vida was born at 12:13 a.m. on Sunday, weighing in at 7 lbs., 7 oz. The couple, who announce

January 3, 2010- RUN NOW and buy your coupons!

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:50:06 -0600

Today, the first Sunday of January is the single biggest coupon edition of the paper that will occur in the year 2010!!! You do NOT want to miss it! I assure you! Now, for those of you in Lexington, the big hitch here is that the Lexington Hera

The Inefficiency of Kids

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 18:09:54 -0600

I have a great arrangement right now. I am working with my wife at home on a couple fun business ideas and I get to spend a lot time with of our kids. We have created the framework for the balanced family lifestyle we wanted. There is one thin

2010 – THE LIST: Monthly Missions

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 13:05:00 -0600

In contemplating what my list would be like for 2010 I tried to remember my list from 2009. How much had I accomplished? I actually read more than the three books outside of book club and was even approached to do reviews for some. I

Happy New Year.

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0600

Happy, Happy New Year Dear Sweet Greenies! How will you be celebrating tonight? Are you going to let your little ones stay up late? Have you taken the time to reflect on your New Year's Resolutions?... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we

First Night:: Fort Collins 2010.

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0600

We usually spend New Year's Eve either at home or at the home of close friends. This year we decided that we wanted to go to First Night:: Fort Collins 2010. {Legends in the Night:: Festival of the... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs

2 Kids Cooking: New Years Hors D’oeuvres

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:44:01 -0600

It’s New Year’s Eve and it’s time to party! Every party needs hors d’oeuvres. Soo, as promised, Alex and Soph, along with their friend Carter, demonstrate three tasty treats to share with your New Year’s guests. Enjoy th

29 December 2009 - Day Trip to Leadville, Colorado

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:06:41 -0600

Breakfast followed by a trip to the laundromat doesn't seem like a great adventure, but try participating in those events with 14 other people and the dynamics change.The laundromat was actually a fun outing and it was very warm inside the build

Green New Years Resolutions 2010.

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0600

In an effort to be more Earth friendly and to make 2010 as green as possible, my family has decided to make some green goals this year. Here are our 2010 green resolutions:: 1. We will no longer go... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs

A Computer Virus Is a Nasty Thing

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 08:22:52 -0600

Our family bonds over weird things sometimes. Like computer viruses. To my knowledge, the hubby and I have never gotten a really bad computer virus before. This is due, in large part, to the fact that the son has instructed us repeatedly in havin

Wordless Wednesday: Christmastime

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:39:30 -0600

(We hid the tickets for an upcoming trip in the box, more later)I hope you all enjoyed your holiday as much as we did!Thank you for subscribing to the drama!

Jolly Days... and other Christmas pix

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:39:00 -0600

We've had a busy couple of weeks with family gatherings and outings. The boys and I have really enjoyed having Isaac on vacation. We were given some great gifts and are thankful for all the blessings that God has given us this year.

New Interests

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:48:00 -0600

Shelaghs in rock design...Rory's seems to be Entertainment Weekly...A man after my own heart.

Ageless Granny.

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 09:33:13 -0600

Headed back to Maryland now. We have been in the south for a few days. Visiting Family, my Grandmother is 92 years old and still going strong. I wonder what her secret is? How has she made it to this age? She loved to dance in her younger years, work

Bahamas Part II

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 08:45:02 -0600

Just because she's cute and often pretty cooperative with pictures. She pretty much knows how to pose for me now and it's only a matter of time before "Cheese" becomes one of her first words. Rory nursing "Bruce 2-eyes" before bed... (Bruce the shark

Brangelina Spotted With Shiloh And Zahara

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 20:54:14 -0600

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were spotted carry two of their girls, Shiloh and Zahara earlier today as they left the set of Jolie’s movie ‘Salt’ in Manhattan. Such an adorable family. And check out the girls matching coats

Kourtney Kardashian Shows Off Baby Mason

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:47:46 -0600

Kourtney Kardashian shows off her sweet baby Mason Dash Disick in the new issue of Life & Style Magazine. In th interview with the mag, Kourtney, 30, and daddy, Scott Disick, 26, gush over the new addition to their family. On being a new mom:

Online Tools Help Women Become Stay-at-Home Entrepreneurs

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:00:03 -0600

It was only a matter of time before creative women found a way to have it all: family time, an income, and an outlet for expressing their talents. The Internet has given scores of stay-at-home moms access to a vast business network. By taking ad

New Year’s Resolutions: Making It a Family Affair

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0600

By Meredith Russell New Year’s is a bookend for this holiday season, and a great opportunity to involve our children in making meaningful changes. Start some family traditions that focus less on stuff and more on action. Environmental New Year’s.

Checking Things off Our List

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:31:20 -0600

A while ago, the son introduced his father and me to the calendar and task list on Outlook. We had never used it before, but it’s pretty easy and it keeps us organized. One of the things on our list was to get a passport, and this morning,

Christmas

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:47:00 -0600

We had a really nice Christmas and relaxing Christmas weekend, mostly at home. The kids were pleased and had fun playing with their stuff all weekend. Kelly ate wrapping paper. Shelagh was THRILLED with her new vanity table as you can see below by

New Year’s Eve Vacation

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:12:00 -0600

By the time you read this article we should be well on the way into our New Year’s Eve Vacation to Bandung our favourite resort city. We are hoping we could beat that peak season trip’s hassle and along the way we also follow a strict guidance on

Recipe of the Week: New Years Hors D’oeuvres

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:07:57 -0600

You can’t have a New Years Party without hors d’oeurves for snacking on throughout the evening, right? Sooo, Alex, Soph and I came up with three 2 Kids hors d’oeurves recipes: Lemony-Garlic Shrimp Skewers, Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus, a

Vacation — almost over!

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:32:27 -0600

It feels like it was just yesterday, I’m packing my stuff. I’m so excited to board the plane and be in America. I cant believe it, it’s already been 2 months…. as much as i want to be with my relatives back at home, i canR