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- November 9th, 2009
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Author Interview: Fiona Ingram
Hop on over to my other blog today (The Motherhood Muse) for a chance to win a free book by Fiona Ingram and to read her interview!!
- November 6th, 2009
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Author Interview: Fiona Ingram
My new venture, The Motherhood Muse, is quickly growing in size and I'm loving every moment of it! Unfortunately it is leaving me with little time to blog; however, I wanted to make an announcement on…
- October 5th, 2009
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The Motherhood Muse
I'm excited to announce a new website I've created:The Motherhood MuseThis new website offers a literary magazine on motherhood and nature (sign up for our free e-newsletter to receive the first issue…
- October 1st, 2009
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In & Out of the Nook
I haven't been writing on my blog recently, because I've been working on creating a new website and blog! I apologize to my readers for also writing fewer comments on your blogs in the past month, but…
- September 27th, 2009
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Top Ten Teachings of Daughters
Although they may be three decades younger than me, weigh 7 x less than me, look up at me from their height 3 feet, and live in the small world immediately surrounding them, my daughters are my teache…
- September 24th, 2009
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A Super Hero With a Pen in Her Hand
Mama Kat's Writers Workshop Rocks! Thank you Mama Kat for helping so many of us writer-mamas find our muse every Thursday :)4) If you were a super hero, what would your super power be and why?My super…
- September 22nd, 2009
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Tuesday Tribute
WOW! Women on Writing is a fantastic source for women and writers! They are like a book and more to me, so I thought it would work to pay tribute today to them! I imagine most of my readers have utili…
- September 21st, 2009
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I've Got a New Way to Walk
I can't get this song (from Sesame Street) out of my head! HELP!!My toddler loves this video, but after watching it for a few days on a DVD she moved on. Me, however, it's been over two weeks now and…
- September 19th, 2009
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Comments Carry the Story
Holy Smokes. I knew dooce.com was a famous blog by a mom, but 2086 comments and counting on a single post! Wow, that's some number.I love reading comments on the blogs I visit. They highlight key part…
- September 18th, 2009
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Moxie Media Tour
Hosted by:Better in BulkMama’s Losin’ ItMayhem & Moxie Scary Mommy & 7 Clown CircusCheck it out!
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Separating Colors
Every time I throw a load of whites in the wash I'm tempted to drop in something red. A T-shirt. A pair of undies. A handkerchief. The redder the better. Yet I refrain, afraid that all of my husband's…
- September 17th, 2009
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A Writer-Mama's Tale Update
Curious to see how the story titled "The Seduction of Grapes" is developing? Check out the latest addition of it at My Own Brand of Crazy. (In case you missed my original post about A Writer-Mama's Ta…
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The Pursuit
Very interesting prompts with Mama Kat today!#5.)If you could only focus on three things in life and pursue them fully, leaving everything else, what would they be and why?1. The interconnection betwe…
- September 15th, 2009
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Ending Only to Begin
I'm completely saturated by love for my two girls. Having children, being a mom is the most incredible experience. I am humbled in seeing two healthy beautiful children that have come from me. Creatin…
- September 14th, 2009
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A Writer-Mama's Tale
Recall the days of playing "Telephone" as a child. Well, writer-mamas are taking it to a whole new level with "A Writer-Mama's Tale."We're threading together a tapestry of writer-mama stories. I sent…
- September 11th, 2009
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Writing Announcements
25 Best Writing BlogsMaria Schneider at Editor Unleashed collected nominations and votes for the best blogs on writing! Here are the final results for different categories! All of these blogs on writi…
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Remembrance of September 11th
Today I hope you will take a minute to remember all of the people impacted by the events of September 11th. We can share this minute with our children, so that tomorrow might bring more peace into the…
- September 10th, 2009
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Pieces of the Puzzle
Mama Kat's Writers Workshop is today!1.) What does marriage mean to you?I've been fortunate to have two wonderful parents still in love and married after 35+ years of marriage! They gave me the founda…
- September 9th, 2009
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Two Little Bookworms
Yesterday I took my two-year-old and 3-month-old to the library. Our visits to the library have drastically matured from running and chasing and yelling to walking and sitting and reading.My toddler l…
- September 8th, 2009
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Mid-Atlantic Writer's Conference
I'm signed up to go! Is anyone else going to the Mid-Atlantic SCBWI conference on Saturday, November 14th, in Arlington, VA?I'd love to meet my fellow blogging friends if you are attending, so please…
- September 7th, 2009
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The Moral of the Story Is...
The Fall issue of Brain, Child has arrived! I savor it like a dark chocolate Wilbur bud, reading one piece every night and reflecting on it before falling asleep. (Did you know these are BETTER than H…
- September 2nd, 2009
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Physically Attached to What We Write
or should I say "when we write."My 2 year old is enthralled with her dollhouse and I slyly open the laptop from my perch on the couch. My 3 month old is snuggled in my sling, fast asleep. Five minutes…
- September 1st, 2009
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Creating New Ideas for Posts
Hello September! Good-bye summer!Writer-mamas in the blogosphere are gearing up to write new brilliant posts on our blogs, make thoughtful comments on other blogs, and discover new resources for writi…
- August 31st, 2009
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A Book Lover's Surprise
A BOOK MEME from Other StoriesNow that summer is ending I thought I would take a gander at the books I've read and loved. My toddler inspires me with her love for books. I'm curious what books you hav…
- August 29th, 2009
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Changes to My Blog
As summer dwindles down, I am organizing and clearing out my drawers (eventhough I'm not going to start school nor are my children). But it's time I made some changes to help me stay on top of everyth…
- August 27th, 2009
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Jiggle, Jive, and Break Dance
Mama Kat's Writers Workshop is a great exercise for writer-mamas! If you'd like to take a survey after browsing my blog today, I'd appreciate it! Check it out in the sidebar!Prompt #4: How did you br…
- August 26th, 2009
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Who Are You?
One of the things I love about blogging is getting to know other writers, bloggers, and parents in the blogosphere! As I read the blogs of my followers, commenters, and blogroll each week I gain a bet…
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The Write Kind of Magic
I recently came across a very good question: How do you let the world in without letting all of the magic seep out? Writer-mama Jen asked this question in a post on her blog TuTu's Bliss with a beauti…
- August 25th, 2009
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My Top Ten for Summertime Blaaahgs
During the month of August many bloggers have been blogging about fewer visitors, shorter comments, and drops in followers. I call it the Summertime Blaaahgs. It's happened to me and I'm also one of t…
- August 24th, 2009
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The Promise of a Book
Books. It doesn't matter where we read them or what we are wearing,if we're a girl or boy,or who is watching us,or what the pictures show,or what book is waiting in line, or if we're hungry, or if we'…
- August 21st, 2009
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Crying Over Spilled Milk
Life with a two year old (Ayla) and a two month old (Grace) certainly isn't lacking of tears. The crying, however, only seems to happen when I am home alone with my two girls!For example, yesterday my…
- August 20th, 2009
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Toddler Tales Top Ten
A little late, but here I am . . .It's Mama Kat's Writers Workshop today and I've finally gotten a chance to check out my favorite blogs and write on my blog!2.) Things I have learned from my toddler.…
- August 16th, 2009
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Once Upon a Heroine
We have enough children's books in our house to fill up at least two bookcases, maybe three. I'm addicted to them. My toddler loves them. Even my baby gazes at them occasionally as she bobbles her hea…
- August 14th, 2009
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I Can Count on Two Hands
Okay writer-mamas, please tell me the answer to this question: When can I count on getting both of my hands and arms back?My baby is in my arms ALL day long (sometimes I can get her in the sling or sw…
- August 13th, 2009
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Out of the Rainforest and Into the ER
It's Mama Kat's Writers Workshop today! I haven't participated for a few weeks, but I'm back!The Prompt:1.) Your trip to the ER...spill it.(inspired by Stephanie from This Blessed Life).During the few…
- August 11th, 2009
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The Expression of Unconditional Love
We often think about the unconditional love we feel for our spouses and children, but recently I started thinking about the unconditional love our toddler has for my husband and me.Like most babies, m…
- August 10th, 2009
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Comfort of Words
Last night I placed my crying 10 week old baby on our bed and turned on the baby monitor. It was tuned in on my toddler's room and my baby's cries diminished as she heard her daddy's voice reading boo…
- August 5th, 2009
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Here in the blog world, imperfect is perfect!
If you haven't already done so, check out Life with Kaishon "Are You Afraid?" for a fantastic post about being a writer-mama blogging with children!Among the many well-written lines, I particularly en…
- August 4th, 2009
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The Future of Blogs
If you haven't noticed I've been on a "blog about blogging" kick since I got back from my blogging vacation. Right now my 8 week old daughter is asleep in my sling while my 2 year old daughter is talk…
- August 2nd, 2009
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Attention Please
Although I'm sure it has been a slow progression, with gradual highs and gradual lows, it FEELS like at the stroke of midnight when my toddler turned two everything changed right away. Well, maybe not…
- July 29th, 2009
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Reasons for First Posts by Bloggers
How often do you stumble upon a new and exciting blog and ask yourself "How did it all begin? Why did this blogger join the world of blogging?"I do, because it helps me get to know the heart of the bl…
- July 28th, 2009
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Top 10 BlogHer Ideas
The blogosphere is buzzing right now of posts from BlogHer attendees! I've been learning a lot from these bloggers, since I did not attend the BlogHer event. One post in particular has been very insig…
- July 27th, 2009
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How is Your Blog Influenced by the Blogs You Read?
My blogging vacation gave me time to think about my blog:What does it mean to me?Why do I read other blogs?What do I want to write on my own blog?How am I influenced by other blogs?During my vacation…
- July 23rd, 2009
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Why Do We Read Blogs?
As a novice blogger, I spent more time writing on my blog (and fiddling with its design) than I spent reading other blogs. In the recent months, however, I've been reading more and more blogs and spen…
- July 21st, 2009
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What I Learned From My Blogging Vacation
Last week I posted a Twister every day, but thanks to Blogger I scheduled these ahead of time so I could take a step back from blogging. This blogging vacation was much needed!Anyone else becoming mor…
- July 20th, 2009
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The Sparkle of a Child
My little girl turns two today! I've been misty-eyed all morning so far, but that may be due to the fact I've been up since 4 a.m. nursing my 7-week old baby.We celebrated Ayla's second birthday at S…
- July 17th, 2009
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The End
"Oh no, the last page of my book is gone!" Looking up at her toddler, she found it tucked in like a bib, under a smile dripping of ketchup. In case you missed it, this week is TWISTER week on my blog!…
- July 16th, 2009
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The Techno Generation
Friday night turn-ons for the newlyweds: logging on to joint computers, IMing each other, and playing against each other in an online game. In case you missed it, this week is TWISTER week on my blog…
- July 15th, 2009
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Ahh, Young Love
He knocked on her door, she retreated as her mom said hello and good-bye. "Who was that?" Mom asked. "My boyfriend." "You're 10!" "He's 11." In case you missed it, this week is TWISTER week on my blog…
- July 14th, 2009
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Spice Girl
Tortillas weren't on on her grocery list, but she met him as he reached for hot tamales. Spicey pick-up lines trailed after his footsteps. In case you missed it, this week is TWISTER week on my blog!
