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I grew up in a family of 6 kids; 3 girls and 3 boys. We lived in a huge farm house and it was always filled with lots of loving and laughter. With 4 guys in the house, to say we watched a lot of football would be an understatement. My brothers and dad were huge Ohio State and Cleveland…
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I can’t even believe I’m writing this- but Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. If you are like me…no matter how much you plan ahead, the final days leading up to the day will fly and you’ll be caught in need of a something to send someplace with a kid or 3, and no time to make…
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We are getting ready to party and #ShakeYourBearThing with Norm from Norm of the North and his artic pals. We’re hoping you’ll come over to twitter and join us for the party!! I’m co-hosting so I’ll be tweeting for the whole hour 🙂  Can’t wait to see you- good luck! If you’re wanting to REALLY get in the mood, whip…
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I was at the grocery store today, opening the door to put my groceries away. I turned, and saw a man walking across the parking lot who could have been my dad 10 years ago. Â A puffy winter coat, and a russian-style winter hat set above his ears, just like dad always wore. It was all I could do to…
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We may be one of four families left in the US who haven’t seen Star Wars. Â It’s actually really sad, because we’ve enjoyed the movies for years, just haven’t had the time. Â In any case, the kids are enamored with all things Star Wars, and with Valentine’s Day coming, want to bring some fun Star Wars Valentines in for their…
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I need to lose weight and get more active, and of course every year my resolution is to eat healthier and exercise more- just like millions of other Americans. But by mid February January ( let’s be real here) I have fallen off the healthy wagon. I haven’t made realistic resolutions in the past. This year I purposed to make…
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