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Harry Connick, Jr.: Your Songs

October 12, 2009

I’m a fan of Harry Connick, Jr. any way you slice it. I appreciate his talent, his personality, and yes, his appearance. I own just about all of his CDs and when the One2One Network asked if I’d like to receive his latest, Your Songs, in exchange for a review, I was happy to [...]

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Disney Mom (and Dad) Panel

September 14, 2009

Do you love Disney World as much as I do? Do you love to plan and research every possible bit of your vacation to Disney World? Then you may want to apply to be part of the Disney Mom Panel (dads are welcome too!).
Just a friendly heads-up. I know the women you’ll be working with [...]

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Lee National Denim Day Promotion with Christina Applegate

August 23, 2009

Earlier this year, when I was still running Bloggy Giveaways, I told Lee Jeans that I’d work with them as a Lee Fit Ambassador. That meant I’d receive a pair or two of jeans to try out and then I could tell y’all what I thought of them. As you’ve probably noticed, I haven’t written [...]

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Too Much Sookie

August 16, 2009

Know how I know I’ve had too much TrueBlood?
I saw this headline: Mexico Replaces Customs Staff, Revamps Borders
And I considered what Bill & Eric would look like in uniform.

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Pillow Talk

August 7, 2009

Husband and I have been married for 15 years. During those 15 years, we’ve tried to go to bed at the same time together. It allows us to discuss our day, laugh, and just connect. Sometimes we just touch feet and roll over to our sides and sleep.
On one of those touch feet and roll [...]

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My Guilty Pleasure: HBO’s Trueblood & Sookie Stackhouse novels

August 3, 2009

When I start something and enjoy it, I have to immerse myself in it completely and find every part of it and make it part of me. Case in point: Trueblood. You won’t believe the lengths I’ve gone to for my Trueblood fix.

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Dear 1967 Convertible Camaro: I think I love you

August 1, 2009

Ever since I’ve known my husband, I’ve known that our future would include a late 1960s-model Camaro. It’s possible that he would settle for a Firebird, but the Camaro would be first choice.
Every once in a while Husband would hint that it was time and I would put the kaibosh on it quickly. It wasn’t [...]

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Open Letter to South Side Rotary & Biscuit Acres Dog Park

July 17, 2009

If you are a Tulsa resident (or live in a neighboring suburb or city), please consider writing your own letter to the South Side Rotary & Biscuit Acres Dog Park. It is unrealistic to imagine that families with dogs will only be able to visit the park with children over the age of 12. Any [...]

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Banishing Summer Boredom Blues

July 8, 2009

Last month Primrose School reached out to me with an idea I’ve considered for a while, but had never put into practice: the boredom jar. The premise is simple: write several activity ideas on cards and place them into a jar; whenever your child comes to you and says, “Mom, I’m bored!” just have them [...]

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