Sep 5, 2012

Dove Conditioner vs. Fried Purple Hair (& Giveaway!)

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This has been a rough summer on my hair. Beyond the usual hot, humid Ohio weather - which has been hotter that normal, though not quite as humid - I've also found new and creative ways to damage my … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 31, 2012

Two Months & Goal – Now What?

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I've reached the end of my two month ambassador program with Slim-Fast, and I have to say it's been a great success. I did the Slim-Fast program for four months at the beginning of the year, and that … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 30, 2012

Don’t Let The Praise Go To Your Head

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We signed the girls up for gymnastics over the summer. The once a week classes were our best hope for our two daughters developing any coordination, balance, or the ability to not trip and fall while … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 29, 2012

Two Kids, One School, One Bus, One Car

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Friday was a first not only for Mira, but for me. Because of our school's late start for kindergarten, Mira had to wait two days after Cordy to begin the school year. But then the morning came, and … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 27, 2012

End of Summer Trip, Day 2: Put-in-Bay

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After a busy day at Cedar Point (you can read about Day 1 here), we wanted our second day to trend towards some low-key fun. So we drove to the edge of Lake Erie to take the Miller Ferry over to … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 23, 2012

First Day of Second Grade

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"But I miss my old teacher, mommy!" I was worried that Cordy's first day of school was going to go poorly. She's had a lot of anxiety about being in a new class with a new teacher, even though she … [Continue reading...]

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Aug 22, 2012

End of Summer Trip, Day 1: Cedar Point

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Last week we had the chance to get away for a couple of days before the start of the school year. With only a couple of days to get in some fun, we stayed closer to home and traveled up to Lake Erie. … [Continue reading...]

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