January 2012

When to Stare at Your Child

January 30, 2012

TJ and I have an after-school routine when he gets off the bus, and it was slightly thrown off today because Tom is home sick from work. I didn’t get my hug and kiss when TJ came through the door. So instead of pointing out that he hadn’t done so and asking for him to come over [...]

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Pinteresting: Maroon 5 – How Lyrics

January 26, 2012

“I’m asking for your help. I am going through hell. Afraid nothing can save me but the sound of your voice…” Maroon 5, “How” | Listen on Spotify | Download the MP3 | Pin This Tags: free graphics, lyrics, Pinterest

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Battling Another Roadblock to Weight Loss: Prescription Medication

January 20, 2012

So apparently there’s been another factor in my increasing waistline that I didn’t even realize until this week… My prescription medication. Depression itself is a huge factor in my appetite and eating habits, but apparently my antidepressant of choice is, too. It turns out that Effexor XR (venlafaxine hydrochloride) has a side effect of weight [...]

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Video: If TJ Made a Website

January 18, 2012

This is too funny. TJ wants to make a website to help people make websites. It’s on Google. LOL Tags: cuteness, kids, video

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New Year’s Resolution: Healthier Me, Healthier Family (and a Giveaway)

January 16, 2012

Most people I know have some sort of weight loss or fitness goal, if they make New Year’s resolutions at all. Well, I know me, and I’ve gone and done just that. Why? Because 4.5 years ago, I posted this about how I’d gotten down to 135 pounds after having TJ. I’ve put on slightly [...]

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GoalForIt Chore Chart Review

January 13, 2012

As a Mom Select member, I was asked to try out GoalForIt’s Chore Chart and review it on my blog in exchange for financial compensation. It sounded like something I’d want to check out anyways, since we’ve done sticker charts with TJ in the past, so I went for the opportunity. (Don’t worry: even though I [...]

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The Worst Lessons Ever Taught by Preschool Television

January 4, 2012

There are a lot of great lessons that kids learn on the television shows on Nick Junior, Disney Junior, and PBS Kids. Kids learn manners, how to share with friends, how to recognize and understand feelings, and a host of other helpful things by watching their favorite characters. But there are also some really horrible lessons [...]

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