lifestyle • hobbies-me time
by Cambria VandeMerwe on April 12th, 2012 | No Comments »
There’s something about printing words yourself that puts so much more meaning into the message. Calligraphy is an art that makes handwriting beautiful. Not only is it charismatic but it is also a fun and rewarding hobby.
How to
Supplies:
- Ink- available at craft stores and comes in an assortment of colors
- Pen holder- holds your replaceable pen tips
- Pen tips- come in different shapes and sizes depending on how you want your letters to look
- Guide sheets- help
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mom • family fun & traditions • family fun • family fun-traditions
by Susan Krueger on December 19th, 2011 | 1 Comment »
What do you do when the kids start growing up and the magic is beginning to fade on Christmas morning? Tired of the same old routine…? Get up, experience a wild fury of paper and presents, then it’s done! What can you do? Add present poems!
This is a
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my world • Leaving a Legacy • family fun • family fun-traditions
by tammykling on December 11th, 2011 | 3 Comments »
When I was 21 and interviewing for my first job in the corporate world, I remember reading an inspirational story… on the airplane ride to the interview. I highlighted several passages and used them verbatim. The executive interviewing me asked, “How do you know so much at a young age?”
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making a difference! • my world • Mom It Forward Mondays • tips for giving back
by Jamie Moesser on November 21st, 2011 | 1 Comment »
This week’s Season of Service challenge may be the easiest yet for all you bloggers out there for whom writing is your bread and butter. We challenge you to write… just a little more for the sake of someone else. Here are a few ideas:
10 Bite-Size Ways to Serve
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mom • crafts
by Signe Whitson on July 28th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” Do you remember being asked this question by every one of your parents’ friends and visiting relatives when you were a child? It’s funny to think back about how sure I was of my answer back then: airline stewardess and…
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education
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 7th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Written by Maya Bisineer from Memetales.com
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As parents, we constantly have to make sure that our kids are stimulated and learning. As individuals, we want to connect with our own communities and pursue some of our own passions too. Finding the time to tend to our children’s as well as
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#gno information!
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on March 4th, 2010 | 7 Comments »
Helping your kids fall in love with literature is a fun process for both parent and child.
Join the #gno Twitter party this Tuesday, March 9 from 9-11 ET (8 CT, 7 MT, and 6 PT) to chat about and celebrate reading and children’s literature!
- What: Girls’ Night Out (#gno)
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#gno information!
by MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662mommygossipgno@gmail.com on March 7th, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Jamie Harrington guest posts.…
Once upon a time a girl decided she would write a book. She sat down in front of her computer and started writing. She spent countless days and sleepless nights, typing as fast as she could, finishing her story for everyone to read. When she was
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#gno information! • mom
by MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662mommygossipgno@gmail.com on March 6th, 2009 | No Comments »
Julie Cole is one of the founders of Mabel’s Labels Inc. (www.mabel.ca) and a proud mother expecting baby #6!
It’s true that I don’t exactly follow the rules of old-school etiquette when it comes to pint-sized manners. I prefer that other people’s children call me by my first
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#gno information!
by MomItForward Jyl and Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12491865516287265662mommygossipgno@gmail.com on February 19th, 2009 | 7 Comments »
Kellan is a Texas mom of four and small business owner. She is also the writer behind the blog On The Upside where she shares daily stories about the raising of four children and surviving the humorous chaos of their everyday lives. She can also be found writing On The …
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