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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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I have been interested in the culinary world for as long as I can remember. My mom was a great cook and my siblings and me learned so much from her. She made many foods from scratch, so we were able to learn many skills when it came to cooking a meal or baking the perfect dessert. As I grew…
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Breakfast is one of my least favorite things for myself. By the time I get the family fed, I’m doing lunches and making sure people are doing what they need to do to get out the door on time and quite frankly, I’m usually the last one to eat… and often I kind of skip it. Â I’m TRYING to make…
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