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Because She's Ignorant Is Not a Good Enough Excuse
By nature, I am one who shies away from internet drama. I don't always weigh in on the spectacle du jour. In fact, I am usually one of the last to even hear about it and I don't even know what...
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No Ordinary Blog Conference: News From BlogHer bet!
There’s always something you can count on at every BlogHer conference: No matter what the subject, the energy is palpable and the women here are ready to share stories and get inspired. BlogHer|bet is...
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Toddlers and Tiaras? I Was A Baby Beauty Queen
Have you ever seen Toddlers and Tiaras? You know, the show that features little girls (and some babies, from what I've seen on commercials) getting all dolled up and prancing around and crying because...
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Brothers Stink, Whether They Have Autism or Not
We don't ever leave our youngest daughter Mali alone with Leo, her ten-year-old big brother. It's not safe. Leo's intense autism may complicate his understanding in some ways, but he remembers very...
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BlogHer Network Member News, March 25: BlogHers Publish Books
Laurie A. Cinotto from The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee is thrilled that after nearly two years in the works, Making Paper Flowers, her book/kit with Barnes and Noble, will be released at the end the...
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Things I Learned While Running My First Half Marathon
1. Running a race the day of daylight savings that requires you to show up two hours early for parking = a very early morning. 2. Over 5,500 people running = a long potty line. 3. It helps to wave...
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The Rubik's Cube of True Talent
True talent. I have been tossing around the concept of true talent in children for a few years now, and what it means to me as a parent. I turn it over like a Rubik’s cube, over and over and over. I...
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Review: Crafty Chica's Miss Scarlet's School of Patternless Sewing
You know how they say those who can't do, teach? In my case it's those who can't do, read the heck out of it. I can't sew very well and I'm not particularly crafty, but those themes are a hook for me....
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What Would You Ask Gloria Steinem? I Will Ask Her For You This Thursday!
This year, to wrap up our Month of Awesome Women, I have the choice opportunity to interview Gloria Steinem, activist and feminist icon while she's in San Francisco for an evening with Gloria and young...
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I’m An Environmentalist and I’m Not Having Kids
It would be easy for me to feel self-righteous about my decision not to breed. According to many thinkers, population is the number one factor driving such problems as global climate change, pollution,...
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BlogHer Network Member News, March 28: Rachel Hobson Wins Best 2D Original...
Rachel Hobson from Average Jane Crafter won the prize for best 2D Original Art in the Etsy/NASA Space Craft contest with her high-texture hand embroidery of the Moon. Christie Kauffman of Just Beachy...
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Great Vegan Breakfast Ideas
I love a good tofu scramble. I'm not kidding -- I really do. I like the texture, and the veggies that are always scrambled into it. I'm a huge fan of nooch, aka nutritional yeast, and the savoriness it...
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Athletes Think Faster
Can playing sports actually help focus your brain? Researchers are starting to think so. An article published in The Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine earlier this month shows research...
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Kirstie Alley, George Lopez, and Some Bullshit
Kirstie Alley kicked ASS on Dancing with the Stars: So of course in his recap George Lopez said that she was a fantastic dancer and congratulated her on her second place finish. Just kidding! He...
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Stream all Your Music with Amazon Cloud Player
My granddaughter's hard drive had to be replaced. When she opened up iTunes on the new hard drive, she was dismayed to discover that her music wasn't already there. I remember saying to her, "Your...
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Spoiler Alert! The Wakefield Twins Are Back in Sweet Valley Confidential
When it was announced that Francine Pascal was releasing an update to the Sweet Valley story, Sweet Valley Confidential, we squeed and started the countdown to release day. Just what are those twins up...
View ArticleWhy You Need To Be Active On StumbleUpon
If you have a blog, you should be active on StumbleUpon. You should also encourage your friends and readers to be active on StumbleUpon as well. What is StumbleUpon? Well, I recommend reading their...
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Dancing with the Stars Recap: The Premiere, Part Deux
Some people really shine on second try...some don't make that leap. We're back for part two of the two-week season premiere of Dancing With The Stars, and one celebrity will be going home tonight. Who...
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A Reluctant Soccer Mom in Unknown Territory
It’s official: My daughter had her first soccer practice yesterday. Despite the affected disdain I’ve been projecting on Twitter, I’m really very excited for her and not the slightest bit upset that...
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Scott Adams Says I Can't Read Good
If I have Dilbert comic strip artist Scott Adams to thank for anything this week, it's for causing me to reflect on a few important questions:Where is my attention going? What gets my time? Who...
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