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Things I love about being a mom

I love being a mom. I really really really love being a mom. Didn’t think I’d love it this much, but I do. It’s incredible! My baby is beautiful and sweet and beautiful and cuddly and beautiful and soft and beautiful. And beautiful. Even when she’s up at 3 in the morning and she thinks its time to play, … Keep reading »

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Things I’m Not Going to do Today

-And I’m not going to feel guilty. So there.

1. I’m not going to get out of bed early. Or even on time. (check!)

2. I’m not going to eat cereal for breakfast. Or yogurt. Or a cheese stick on my way to the car. (check!)

3. I’m not going to be productive before 10:00am.

4. I’m not going to hurry anywhere.

5. I’m … Keep reading »

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Me vs. The Apple Pie

Me vs. The Apple Pie

In a fit of psychotic domesticity this afternoon, I looked at the bag of apples and thought, I’d like to make a pie.

Bad idea.

What followed was an epic battle between me and the pie.

Round One: I made a crust using Betty’s recipe. Then put it in the fridge to cool while I peeled and cut apples. Looked good to … Keep reading »

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Video Cables Demystified!

Let’s face it—there are way too many different types of cables. I get asked fairly often what they’re all for, and do we even need them all? It’s really not as complicated as it seems—sort of. Anyway, let’s get to work and untangle that mess behind your TV!

Before we get too deep into it, we need to define the … Keep reading »

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Get rid of annoying “Open File Security Warning” on Windows and Mac OSX

Get rid of annoying “Open File Security Warning” on Windows and Mac OSX

Okay, so the thing about downloading a file is that you usually know that you downloaded it. Because you did that. You downloaded it. Intentionally. On purpose. And now, when you open it, Windows or OSX feels that it needs to remind you that you downloaded it.

Goodness, I find that annoying–especially when it’s my own file or script that … Keep reading »

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The Kingdom By The Sea

The Kingdom By The Sea

So, just got back from what was probably one of the best vacations in my life. I was 25 ft. away from real-life gray whales. I flew a 1942 WWII plane along a beach. It was incredible.

Though as awesome as that was, I believe my favorite part was spending an entire day on the beach building sand castles with … Keep reading »

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Best. Blog. Comment. Ever.

Best. Blog. Comment. Ever.

Not only is the story funny, the 2nd comment down may have changed my life forever. Check it out here:
ChefStack Automatic Pancake Machine Celebrates Gluttony

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