Jul 29, 2013

The Best Swag From BlogHer ’13

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I'm back from BlogHer '13, exhausted, but happy after spending time with thousands of bloggers in Chicago. I've already started seeing the opinions of the best swag received at the event, from free … [Continue reading...]

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Jul 24, 2013

An Honest Answer

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Scene: yesterday, while discussing me going to Chicago this week for BlogHer '13. Mira:  Mommy, I'm really going to miss you. Me:  I know, sweetie, but I'll only be gone for a few … [Continue reading...]

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Jul 20, 2013

Best Buy Mobile Specialty Stores

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Best Buy Mobile

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post courtesy of Best Buy. All opinions and tips shared here are entirely my own. Every other year, the start of July is known as upgrade-month for us. Aaron and I … [Continue reading...]

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Jul 18, 2013

I May Be Too Old For General Admission Concerts

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The band Fun. in Columbus

Near the beginning of the year, I found out that one of my favorite bands was coming to Columbus on tour. You may have heard of the band Fun. - yes, it's an unusual band name, and yes, the period is a … [Continue reading...]

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Jul 16, 2013

Making Grocery Shopping More Enjoyable

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Meeting Buddy Valastro

Do you like going to the grocery? When I was younger I hated it. It wasn't anything exciting and the grocery had the same stuff every week. It was time I could be doing something else. Now? I don't … [Continue reading...]

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Jul 12, 2013

Proving I Don’t Have It All Together

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The cuspid

I like to think that I'm a fairly responsible parent, and try to do what I can to not let people down or make dumb moves. But like anyone juggling multiple balls, plus a pie, a knife and a flaming … [Continue reading...]

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Jul 10, 2013

BlogHer ’13: What To Know If You’re New

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Fashion show at BlogHer '12

Note: I wrote this post originally for BlogHer '08, but didn't see the sense in re-typing all of it again, since much of the advice holds true. Enjoy this recycled post with a few edits to make it … [Continue reading...]

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