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I've been slacking sooooooo bad with my blog posts lately, I apologize... I've just been so busy I haven't had much time. For reals... Let me explain (or make excuses)... First of all, boy is this divorce a lot of work... Like no kidding, this is probably why people pay lawyers thousands and thousands of dollars to do this kinda stuff... It's seriously an insane amount of paperwork and finding

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"And even if somebody else has it much worse, that doesn’t really change the fact that you have what you have."— The Perks of Being A Wallflower

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"Home wasn’t a set house, or a single town on a map. It was wherever the people who loved you were, whenever you were together. Not a place but a moment, and then another, building on top of each other like bricks to create a solid shelter that you take with you for your entire life, wherever you may go."— Sarah Dessen, ‘Whatever Happened to Goodbye’

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I don't "get" dating I guess... Maybe it's because i've been out of the loop for so long, I don't know... I had been casually seeing this guy for a couple months... Here and there lunch dates, nothing too serious, just hanging out... Well I went to a wedding with him a week and a half ago and NEVER heard a word out of him after that... I logged onto Facebook this morning only to see that he's

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"People are always blaming circumstances for what they are. I don't believe in circumstances. The people who get on in this world are the people who get up and look for the circumstances they want, and, if they can't find them, make them." — George Bernard Shaw

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Two hundred and thirty six years ago today, the United States Marine Corps was born in a tavern in Philadelphia. While that may seem an odd place, those who know Marines understand that it could be no other way. Marines have served around the world defending their country. Every war, conflict, "police-action" or simple show of force has had Marines leading the way. Today Marines serve around

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"I always find it more difficult to say the things I mean than the things I don’t."— W. Somerset Maugham

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... injuries he sustained when he "slipped and fell" off the curb?!?  HaHa, yeah right! ...You fall off a curb and you get a twisted ankle, maybe a couple bruises... Not two broken arms, a broken ankle, a broken leg, missing teeth, broken ribs, multiple contusions, lacerations, a broken nose and broken jaw... Gotta love Marine's!

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Substitute Kindergarten Teacher: "We have a new pick up policy, parents can no longer enter the class room, we find it too  distracting, we need you to just knock on the door and wait for the teacher to answer it, and please do not speak to the teacher, save all questions for parent-teacher day, if the classroom door is open, please stand in the doorway and wave your arms"  Wow, way to maintain a

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With Marine Corps Ball season coming upon us I found a need to make a post about it... I've been getting A LOT of comments and questions about attending Marine Corps balls lately... First and foremost I should point out that every ball is different. Not only will the way the Navy handle their balls differ from how the Marine Corps does theirs... But even balls differ from Marine unit to

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Wife Mom Bloggernoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004629050814758170.post-44772082535102812572011-10-16T09:34:00.000-07:002011-10-16T09:34:13.269-07:00

Ingredients: (Makes 1 Shake)     1 cups vanilla ice cream      1/4 cup milk      1/8 cup cream or half and half      1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract      1/3 cup pureed pumpkin      1/4 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice      2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs      2 ounces of bourbon Optional:      Whipped Cream     Cinnamon   Add all ingredients to a blender and mix until combined.  Pour in shake

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Cocktail hour (Time to mingle with Marines and their dates and to have your pictures taken by provided photographers). Usually not an open bar and drinks tend to be over priced. Most Marine's bring their own flask. 10 minute callThe Narrator will make an announcement 10 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony for everyone to start finding their seats. This is a last call to get your drinks

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Posted by Bacon on October 12th, 2010 filed in Broadside moments Tomorrow is the Navy’s 235th birthday. It is the perfect time to celebrate the accomplishments of our venerable service. We often do this at Navy Balls.  Navy Balls are great because we get a chance to get dressed up and revel in being a part of a great naval force that has kept the sea lanes open and the country safe throughout

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"It is only my memory that holds me here. Time, let me vanish. Then what we separate by our very presence can come together." — Audrey Niffenegger, The Time Traveler’s Wife

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While repealing the Don’t Ask Don’t Tell policy may be feasible for the Army, Air Force, and Navy, homosexuality is not compatible with the Marine Corps. Marine’s are not only expected to uphold specific standards, but are required to live by certain “Marine Corps Core Values”. Honor, Courage and Commitment become a way of life for Marine’s, but where does homosexuality come into play with

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Did you hear? As of midnight the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy is no longer in affect... Marine Corps Times article gave details the end of the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy. (I really encourage you to look into the details on this) In short, the article goes on to say that the problem is that the Pentagon has failed to meet a variety of regulatory requirements written into the repeal law, including

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"So many people enter and leave your life. Hundreds of thousands of people. You have to keep the door open so they can come in. But it also means you have to let them go."— Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close; Jonathan Safran Foer

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At 1130 PST, Marine Cpl. Dakota Meyer will receive our nation's highest honor, the Congressional Medal of Honor! Cpl. Meyer will be the first Marine to receive a Medal of Honor for actions in Afghanistan, and the first living Marine recipient of the award since now-retired Sgt. Maj. Allan Kellogg received the medal from President Nixon, for actions 41 years ago in Vietnam. (Stars and Stripes)

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Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide

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I just got an email from Payless that's I'm super excited about. So show their support for the troops (and their family's) Payless will not be offering a 10% discount on your entire purchase,including sale and clearance item!The fine print says: Discount offer valid for U.S. Military personnel and their qualified dependents who present their valid Armed Forces ID. Armed Forces ID must be

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Last year, for both environmental and health reasons, I vowed to eliminate plastic water bottles in our home. Seemingly easy you'd think, but not so much for a family on-the-go where summer temps reach triple digits on a daily basis. Alas, I made the switch to reusable stainless steel, which I begrudgingly clean and refill nightly. This year, my gift to the earth (and my family) was recycling

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"If adultery happens in 41% of marriages, if the guy next door is hiring prostitutes, if Brett Favre’s penis scored nearly 2 million views, it’s not the politicians that are the problem, it’s Americans, who sit in turned-on judgment of those who dally sexually while doing so themselves, who dream of getting off in the same way but don’t allow themselves to do so, who devote their work days to

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Wife Mom Bloggernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004629050814758170.post-78179237425390292402011-08-14T13:45:00.000-07:002011-08-14T13:45:00.250-07:00

Two, cucumbers (even they kinda look like zucchini).Two, beefsteak tomatoes.Six, Cherokee purple tomatoes. I think I should have a couple bell peppers tomorrow, and maybe another two beefsteak tomatoes by the end of the week. On a side note, check out how big this Cherokee purple was! The freakin size of a sharpie. (Don't ask me why I chose a sharpie to compare it to, it just happened to be

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$3... No joke.Herbashine (hair dye), FREE Men's and Women's deodorant, both FREESweet Potato Fries, FREEI got the soymilk for $1.50Veggie dogs $1 and some change.

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I have been thinking a lot lately about food. Well, lets be honest, its not just lately that I have been thinking about food. Me and food - we like each other. I love preparing food. I love cooking for people. I love how so much of life revolves around food. Celebrations. Festivals. Social engagements. Rituals. If you have never made this connection, just decide to fast for a week

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Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide

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"Do not bring people in your life who weigh you down. And trust your instincts … good relationships feel good. They feel right. They don’t hurt. They’re not painful. That’s not just with somebody you want to marry, but it’s with the friends that you choose. It’s with the people you surround yourselves with. And that’s just as important as the school that you choose. Who’s in your life, and do you

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We just got our 100th follower!  Woot Woot! Seriously, thank you all for following this blog for the past 4 or however many years it's been up and running.

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When I was pregnant with Lil'Bit, I had no idea what I was doing and when people would ask me what “my birth plan” was, I would say, “Umm.. I plan to have a baby,” and then I’d walk away because those people were clearly idiots, but then later I was reading the pregnancy books and apparently you’re supposed to have a detailed plan for the kind of birth you want your child to have. You’re

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I'm sure this pregnancy test is no different than the $20 one you buy at the drug store... But something about seeing this at the 99 Cent Only store made it just FEEL that much less reputable.

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I kinda became a slacker about promoting Facebook lately, but I checked our page on there and we only have 42 followers, while on here we have a while 99... If you wouldn't mind "liking" our Facebook page, as well as suggesting it to all your friends, we would be so very grateful. http://www.facebook.com/WifeMomBlogger

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I think I had intended on posting something about this in May after we spent my daughter's 5th birthday at Disneyland, but it ended up slipping my mind. Anyways, so the So.Cal. locals (or those planning on making a trip to SoCal on or around a birthday) below are some ideas and options to make your Birthday celebration at Disneyland a magical one! Inform Cast Members/Travel Agent when you book

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I had a friend send me a Frappuccino recipe from MoneySavingMom, which I immediately tried and LOVED! This is bound to become a daily afternoon treat of mine!  ::drool:: Homemade Frappuccino Recipe Ice 1/2 package of Jell-O Instant Pudding, any flavor 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (For a little more of a Starbucks flavor, add one package of Via instant coffee instead of liquid coffee.)

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When you first become a parent, you’re often bombarded with quotes on motherhood and child-rearing and some of them are very helpful, but more often than not they are so out-of-date that it’s difficult to understand what they even mean. That’s why I’ve taken 20 of the top parenting quotes and tacked on a bit at the end to make them slightly more contemporary.  You’re welcome! “Always kiss

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By now you surely have heard and/or seen footage of the soldier who asked Mila Kunis to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. Alright, it was pretty funny when Justin Timberlake maneuvered her into and corner and basically made it impossible for her to say no to an invitation to the Marine Corps Ball. And it was still okay when a female Marine seized the day, called Justin out and got herself a dream

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Last week CNN ran a story called "9 Things You Shouldn’t Say to Your Child." Personally, I was surprised that they could only think of nine, but I assumed that I could guess them all without even reading their post. So I wrote down my list of things that I thought you should never say to your kid and turns out their list of prohibited things included stuff like “Don’t be sad” and “Great job!”

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So proud of my little one... Rock climbing at Adventure City yesterday on a school field trip. P.S. She just turned 5 a couple months ago.

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Wife Mom Bloggernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004629050814758170.post-11962720176696338912011-07-27T08:59:00.000-07:002011-07-27T08:59:02.125-07:00

Here is a fun, easy recipe for granola bars that pack a real nutritional punch! They are portable, delicious, and will keep your kids full and naturally energized (they're not loaded with icky stuff like so many store-bought bars)! The recipe can be adapted any number of ways to make your family happy. Swap out different types of nuts... add dried fruit... omit the chocolate... just have fun

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"Imperfection is beauty; madness is genius; and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring"  - Marilyn Monroe

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...No literally, it was 98 degrees!

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"Can I tell you something?... Unicorns fart rainbows that smell like cinnamon."

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I saw this on Perez Hilton the other day... Truth be told, when I started researching mine and my ex's family trees (we were married at the time)... I found out that we were actually related as well! My grandpa on my dad's side was born in West Virginia, and my ex's Great-Grandma (oh his mom's side) was also from West Virginia... And wouldn't you know it... So was Barbra Bush! HaHa. So,

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Lil'Bit: "Mia told me her dad thinks you're kinda cute."Me: "Aww, really?"Lil'Bit: "Yeah, but I told her that her dad was wrong. You're the most beautifulest mom in the whirl'd." Me: "Aww! Thanks! That's soooo sweet!!!" Lil'Bit: "Can I have some candy now?"

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There's a MEGA Zhu Zhu Pet sale going on right now at CVS... All... And I mean ALL Zhu Zhu Pet products are $2 EACH!!! As advertised in Sunday's CVS add, All Zhu Zhu Pet Hampsters or accessories, 5/$10 with card! This is definitely what I would consider a “stockpile” price on Zhu Zhu pets, these would make great birthday or Christmas gifts.  On the Go Hotel  ($24.99)Add-On Room 3 Piece

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There is a new book out that is such a great resource for moms who are wanting to implement a more healthy, "green", sustainable lifestyle for their families.  It is called Gorgeously Green, and it is written by Sophie Uliano.  This is one of the helpful ideas that I LOVED in this book: If you can't buy organic produce (try to whenever you can! It is worth the extra cost), you need to make

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If you’re kids are anything like mine, they LOVE animals, so a list of zoos in Orange County could probably be pretty helpful. I’m betting the Orange County Zoo at Irvine Regional Park & the Santa Ana Zoo are already on your “list.” But there are so many other options… animals petting zoos, aquariums & so many other attractions. Zoos in Orange County Orange County Zoo: Orange, CA Santa Ana Zoo:

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For those who are oh so very concerned...Honestly, they made a big "to do" about nothing... They got half of the bridge demolished, and will be closing the 405 again in another 11 months to demolished the other half of the bridge... So stand by for Carmageddon round two.

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Today marks the official birthday of one of my favorite places, Disneyland! And of course my daughter and I had to go celebrate. Because 56 isn't one of the sexier milestones, Disneyland itself didn't do much to mark the occasion. There was a small ceremony at 2:30 p.m, during which Walt's opening speech (photo above) was played over the loudspeakers, and then Mickey, Minnie and Donald

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INGREDIENTS:8 cups old-fashioned rolled oats½ cup sliced almonds¾ cup sunflower seeds1 t. ground cinnamon¼ t. salt½ cup maple syrup½ cup honey OR agave¾ cup healthy oil1/3 cup almonds1/3 cup flaxseeds OPTIONAL ADD-INS (AFTER COOKING)cranberriesraisinsdried bananasdried apricots Preheat the oven to 300 F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Put the whole almonds and flaxseeds in a

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Am I the only blogger that has some haters? The women that spend their days looking to insult others? I don't understand this at all. Recently I have received a couple of negative comments towards my opinions, posts, typos and just writing style in general... And I thought I would go ahead and take a minute to address them since the commenter seems to be getting increasingly irritated that I

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There are these moments that makes me shake my head and completely embarrassed to be a Southern California resident. Oh there are so many, like when we elected Arnold Schwarzenegger to be the Governator, I mean even Gary Coleman ran in that recall election as well as Angelyne. If you don’t know who she is, she starred in such movies as “Earth Girls are Easy” and “The Angelyne Dream Experience”.

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"I don't need swimming lessons... I'll pay someone to carry me around in the pool."

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Plum Reward: Refer 2 Friends and Receive a $20 Jacks Surfboard Gift CardHelp me earn a complimentary gift card to Jack’s Surfboards. Plum District is the leading deal site for savvy moms and their families. If 2 of you sign up by clicking this link, I earn a complimentary gift card. If you get 2 to sign up, you can earn one, too. OC and LA moms everywhere know exactly where they can shop

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Oh the stupidity of some people absolutely AMAZES me...  Prepare for a vent... And if you don't feel like listening to my bitching (which doesn't happen too often on here) then quit reading. So I have had a "friend" ok she was kinda annoying me in the first place, so this was just kinda a last straw type thing... A little background, i've known this girl for about 5 years, she met her husband

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"I would like to live in a world made of bacon."

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Children’s Museums The Bowers Kidseum: Santa Ana, CA Children’s Museum of La Habra : La Habra, CA Discovery Science Center : Santa Ana, CA Pretend City : Irvine, CA Art & History Museums Balboa Island Museum: Balboa Island, CA, FREE admissionThe Bowers Museum: Santa Ana, CA Heritage Museum *: Santa Ana, CA Fullerton Museum Center : Fullerton, CA Irvine Museum : Irvine, CA, FREE admission

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I don’t know about you… but finding fun things to do in summer can be a bit overwhelming. But, if you are looking for kids outdoor activities, then our fabulous Orange County splash parks should definitely be on your list. Whether you call them splash parks, splash pads, or splash & plays, I think we’d all agree that splash parks are the answer to summer boredom. Plus they’re free & they get kids

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"If you're interested, you'll do what's convenient; if you're committed, you'll do whatever it takes."-- John Assaraf

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Looking for campgrounds in Orange County? Hotels are fabulous, but sometimes you just want to get out, enjoy nature & take advantage of a beautiful campground. Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Today’s 12 for Tuesday,  features Orange County campsites perfect for camping, fishing & even maybe a little beach side trip. Most of these campgrounds allow tent camping, although there are a few RV

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Lil'Bit: "School is S." Me: "Yep school starts with S. Good job!" Lil'Bit: "No, Mommy. S is for stupid. But I'm not allowed to say that word."

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Lil'Bit feel asleep watching TV in my room with her clothes on. At 8, I carried her to her room, laid her down in her bed, at which point she woke up briefly and asked for some water. After returning with a glass of water I asked her:Me: "Do you need to go potty"Lil'Bit [half out of it]: "Nooo"Me: "Really? Are you sure?"Lil'Bit [half out of it]: "Legsss don't work"Me: "Do you want me to carry you

Wife Mom Bloggernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004629050814758170.post-2072746279042846142011-06-27T13:05:00.000-07:002011-06-27T13:05:02.563-07:00

WOW! Plum District is offering yet again another freebie when you refer three friends to sign up using your link! Just refer 3 friends and score a FREE $20 Trader Joes gift card! This is AWESOME! Head on over to snag your personalized link! I would hurry and sign up–these free gift cards go fast!

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The Environmental Working Group has just released its 2011 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce. Topping the Dirty Dozen this year? The conventional apple. My kid eat apples every day! The handy guide lists the top conventional fruits and vegetables highest and lowest in pesticide residues (tested washed and peeled, as typically eaten!). Learn more and download the updated shopping guide

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BPA Wallet Card - explains how to use a text service to find alternatives to the toxin BPA as well as a list of BPA-free companies. [from Z recs] We've created a BPA Wallet Card to help consumers easily identify BPA-free feeding items and pacifiers covered in the Z Report on BPA. One side offers basic info on companies with BPA-free product lines in the categories of bottles, sippy cups,

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Me: " I think you're an awesome kid." Lil'Bit: "Well I think you're an awesome mom..... Sometimes."

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I'm thinking about going vegan... I used to post on this a lot, but newer readers might not know, I've been a vegetarian for 12 years. My sophomore year in high school I picked up vegetarianism as a hobby (weird hobby I know), and it wasn't until about 5 years ago that my reasons drifted towards the whole animal rights aspect of things, at which point I gave up wearing leather and wool. When my

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Amish man accused of trying to pick up minor while in his buggy You learn a new thing every day I guess... One, I didn't know Amish even had/used phones... And two, I had always been told that they hated their pictures being taken because cameras stole their soles. ::shrugs::

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This is an amazing deal! Refer three friends to sign up for a Plum District and you will get a free $20 gift card for Target. The offer is only good today so your friends must sign up through your referral link for you to receive this offer. No purchase is necessary. Way easy too, you can sign up through your Facebook page as well, just click on my link and click on the facebook option, doesn't

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As we're walking out the door, Lil'Bit asks: "Is that really what you're planning on wearing?" Uhh, she's 5! When she she become so critical?

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I found this, and loved it and just had to share...What a great supper hairdo! DIY Braided Chignon on triple maxtons.com Want to change up your ‘do? Look no further than this simple braided chignon….it’s chic, looks pretty polished or unkempt, and most importantly - it’s really easy. Here’s how to get the look: Pick up one of these essentials - a hair donut- from your local beauty supply

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Bakers Square: Free Slice of Pie Dads can get a free slice of pie with an adult entrée purchase when you dine at a Bakers Square near you on Sunday, June 19. No coupon necessary. Beef O Brady’s: Free Meal for Dad on Father’s Day When You Buy 1 Entrée   BJ’s: Free Commemorative BJ’s Pint Glass for Dad’s on Father’s Day Weekend (6/18 -16/19)  Boston’s: Free Cash Prize or Dinner for

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 AC Moore – Saturday 1-3pm, Hands-On Demonstration: My Friendship Bracelet Maker. They are also having Free Make & Take kids crafts on Wednesdays from 3-5pm all Summer long. Bass Pro Shop – Saturday & Sunday 2-5pm Make your own Leather Keychain & More. Borders – Saturday 2pm, Celebrate the release of the new movie Cars 2 with Disney fun, games, stories & more. Best for ages 3-8.

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Lil'bit (who should have been asleep 2hrs ago) comes strolling into my room singling JTX's "Love In America" choirs (good thing she can never get lyrics right)"Hey kids here we go, Shrek loves rock and roll, Fill your cup up this is love in America" then asks "Where's my money maker?"

Wife Mom Bloggernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8004629050814758170.post-29015146453930649872011-06-17T08:31:00.000-07:002011-06-17T08:31:24.626-07:00

How about a great Old Navy coupon to kick off the weekend?!?Print this coupon to save 50% off any 1 baby or kid’s item throughout the store.This coupon is only valid this weekend, Saturday 6/18 and Sunday 6/19.

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Krystel Spell is a freelance writer and creator of the popular blog and community Army Wife 101. This mother of two answers questions from Army spouses worldwide and enjoys helping them navigate this sometimes challenging but great life we lead. Stereotype 1: Military wives are unclean, lazy and uneducated with lots of kids.  There are lazy and uneducated people in every walk of life. Sure

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How bout that the janitor knew the whole time!

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American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, May 6, 2011 - President Barack Obama has declared today Military Spouse Appreciation Day. In his proclamation issued yesterday, the president said:  "Military spouses serve as steady and supportive partners to the heroes in uniform who protect and defend our great Nation every day. Across America and around the world, military spouses serve our country

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I usually try to keep my political tirades to a minimum on here... So I hope this doesn't come off as one. I've been a member of Greenpeace for a while now, and this is a new campaign they're launching that i'm quite passionate about... One American will die from cancer every minute this year. We all know someone impacted by cancer and despite the devastation it causes to our friends and

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 posted on April 19th, 2011 by Thomas Smith, Social Media Director, Disney Parks Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has a long-standing history of honoring military personnel and their families, and today, we’re pleased to announce that we are extending our discounted theme park tickets and room rates for active military and spouses, retired military, National Guard and Reservists through

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If you are a past or present U.S. military member and/or an immediate family member of a past or present U.S. military member, then you’ll want to check out this opportunity to join the U.S. Military Shopper Community. The U.S. Military Shopper Community (a service of Acosta Insights) is an online community comprised of U.S. military shoppers across America willing to share their opinions

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This is just devastating, I hope our readers are ok! Tarawa Terrace II, base housing ON  Camp Lejeune got hit by a tornado last night and had 12 homes leveled, 60+ obtain structural damage and possibly be unlivable, and 50+ more with minor damage (broken windows/roof damage)! Many homes are STILL without power almost 24 hours later... On top of alllll that, they still have an "unknown number" of

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So I made a late night run to CVS, while shopping I noticed a guy about my age staring at me. I tried to ignore him but every time I glanced in his direction he was looking at me. I go to check out and the guy comes and stands behind me in line... Guy: "Excuse me?"[I turned around and immediately realized WHO this guy was and why he was staring at me] Guy: "You look familiar... Do I know you?"

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 If ya'll didn't see the post I posted last month, or have yet to vote... Here's a reminder... Can ya'll do me a favor and vote for my childhood friend in Crate & Barrel's "Ultimate Wedding Contest"? Her and her fiance are trying to win $100,000 dream wedding and they entered a little late so they could use the help. Registration's not necessary, they let you log-in with your Facebook account

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A Story Before Bed is giving away 250,000 FREE Recordable Bedtime Story for Military Families with a member who will be deploying or is already deployed! Go here for more information. So… go on and share this freebie with everyone you know who can take advantage of it!!

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"Hey guys, hope you read this part... looks like I'm in a hard battle for top 5, i wanna blow away the competition and want to climb to the 1 spot but I'll need some help... What I want is for you all to visit this link to Conan O'briens website and click LIKE for my image. http://teamcoco.com/moca/gallery/digital-art?photo=6921#photo=6921 no signing up at all.. takes 2 seconds literally

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Now THIS… is an awesome freebie! Send a FREE 5×7 Photo Book to a deployed soldier + get it shipped for FREE! Thanks to RocketLife, friends & family can create a FREE 20-page 5×7 Photo Book, and have it shipped for Free to your deployed soldier! Go here to get started!

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The current salary for a member of Congress is $174,000 per year. The President of the United States earns (and I use that term loosely) $400,000 per year, plus a $50,000 annual expense account. In contrast a member of the United States military earns between $17,604 and $60,348. (Well, enlisted, that is. A four-star general's pay is equivalent to that of a member of Congress.) A family

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Re-post from: Marine Corps Times By Karen Jowers - Staff writer If the government shuts down at midnight on Friday, what are service members and Defense Department civilians expected to do? How will they be paid? What installation functions will remain open?The intensifying budget crisis on Capitol Hill has sparked many concerns throughout the military community. While some details

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I found this little article on myrecipes.com and just had to share it!Kid-Friendly VegetablesParents go to great lengths to get their kids to eat vegetables. You bribe, negotiate, and do everything in your power to persuade little mouths to take that first bite. But the secret to raising veggie eaters is surprisingly simple and has nothing

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The Thrift Savings Plan, or TSP, is the military's version of a 401 (k) program, which Congress extended to military members in 2001. If you're going through a military divorce, you might be eligible to receive a portion of your husband's TSP balance. The TSP is a retirement savings and investment plan that many military members use to supplement military retirement pay. To receive a

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