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Archive for June, 2009

Take my word on these typos

June 15, 2009 by Shannon  |  1 Comment

I spotted a couple of typos during my Internet wanderings over the past couple of days, and got so excited to share them! (I am such a spelling nerd. I know.) Then I noticed big ol’ copyright notices near the errors. I don’t want to get myself sued, so you’ll have to take my word that these typos do exist.

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Cheap summer fun

June 14, 2009 by Shannon  |  12 Comments

Cheap summer fun

Summer is here. Which means popsicles, swimming, running through the sprinkler, and that all too familiar phrase to moms everywhere: “I’m bored!”

Here’s what I do when we need to get out and I don’t want to spend a lot of money to keep Kellan entertained.

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Goodbye newsroom, hello backyard

June 12, 2009 by Shannon  |  3 Comments

Goodbye newsroom, hello backyard

Everyone keeps asking me, “So how is it, being a stay-at-home mom?” My answer: GREAT.

I mean, we’re still getting used to things. Kellan has been especially hyper at bedtime lately, and naptime is pretty hit-or-miss. We think he realizes things are different, so he’s testing boundaries. As for myself, I’m still in decompression mode.

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Unnecessary apostrophe’s

June 11, 2009 by Shannon  |  4 Comments

Unnecessary apostrophe's

Ah, roadside farm stands. They have such a sweet, homespun appeal with their handpainted signs.

Or should I say, sign’s.

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Family traditions

June 10, 2009 by Shannon  |  8 Comments

Family traditions

I’m feeling really good lately about the decision I’ve made to leave my job, and put my work as Mom first. And you know what has me most excited about this transition? Something simple, but critical to the bond of family — traditions.

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Easy Asian Pasta

June 9, 2009 by Shannon  |  3 Comments

Easy Asian Pasta

Need a quick and easy meal to feed the family? This recipe uses a traditional time saver — spaghetti noodles — but gives ‘em a whole new kick.

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No longer “that lady on TV”

June 5, 2009 by Shannon  |  5 Comments

No longer

I’ve never been especially fond of being recognized as “that lady on TV.” In fact, some days I found it downright irritating. (Sometimes, you just want to pick out your produce at the grocery store like any normal person, without having to go through a game of 20 Questions.) I got used to it, because it comes with the territory when you work in local news. Now that I’ve made the choice to leave a job I loved, the reaction I get in public is a bit more interesting than irritating.

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Who’s hiding stuff around here?

June 4, 2009 by Shannon  |  5 Comments

Who's hiding stuff around here?

Okay. This is getting ridiculous.

I am having a heck of a time finding things in my house. Last week, there were the disappearing chairs and kitchen sink. (They’ve all been rediscovered, thank goodness.) This week, I’ve had to solve the Mysterious Case of Disappearing Art Supplies. And there’s still one more case I haven’t closed — The Magical Disappearing Gift Card.

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Arts, crafts…and bowling?

June 3, 2009 by Shannon  |  6 Comments

Arts, crafts...and bowling?

What a great way to spend a rainy spring afternoon. Construct a colorful set of bowling pins!

I’ve been hoarding empty toilet paper rolls for a while now, with the feeling I’d be inspired to come up with some crafty purpose for them. And I did! Ta da!

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Out of eggs? Here’s the solution

June 2, 2009 by Shannon  |  3 Comments

Out of eggs? Here's the solution

Just in case you haven’t noticed yet, I’m a big fan of making pancakes and waffles on the weekends. But I’m also notorious for forgetting at least one thing on the grocery list every time I go. Which means I’ll often find myself completely out of eggs while whipping up batter in my PJ’s on a Saturday morning.

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