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Family Trip Tuesday: Tellus Science Museum

Recently, our family of five traveled south from our home in Missouri for a spring break trip to Georgia. I…

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Disclaimer: Spoilers of Star Wars movies ahead, especially Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Now almost four…

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Road trips are part of life in my family. About twice a year, we drive six hours to visit my…

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Chicken Tetrazzini – Easy Weeknight Recipe

When it comes to meals that make large portions and are delicious, this is a winner! My chicken tetrazzini recipe…

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Easter Fun with Kids: Four Simple Ideas

March is one of my favorite months. Not only does it bring spring (I hear you birds chirping outside of…

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Our wedding was planned for Memorial Day weekend 2011, but in early March we decided to make it official a…

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One of the meals I remember eating delicious homemade meals at my grandparents’ house while I was growing up is…

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Musings on Motherhood: Elementary School is Hardcore

There’s no room for kidding around with three kids in elementary school. I’ve been out of work due to illness,…

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I’m Not Afraid to Post Pictures of My Kids in Their Car Seats

Car seat safety. Oh boy, now there is a topic for mommy wars. Or is it? In early January, one of…

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Should Moms be Excused from Jury Duty?

Last month I was summoned for jury duty. I am a stay-at-home mom. I have two 4-year-olds and a 6-year-old.…