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Racism in Adoption: Charging Different Fees for Different Races Is Not Okay
[Editor's Note: Adoption agencies charging different prices for different races is a hot button issue for me. That's why I love that Lara at Pocket Full of Prose shared her thoughts on the matter too....
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SUPER TUESDAY OR BUST: Santorum Surge Gives Moderate Heartburn
Twist. Senator Rick Santorum jumped to the head of the pack of Republican presidential hopefuls again last night, securing wins in Colorado, Minnesota and Missouri. It's led to a chorus of...
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Make a Rustic Heart Stitched Pillow
[Editor's Note: If you are going for the rustic look with your Valentines decorating you are going to love this pillow project from Your Home Based Mom. Blogger Leigh Anne got clever and converted one...
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Will Run For M&Ms
The women in my family sport varying degrees of athleticism. Some of us have been on sports teams from the moment we were allowed to be, some of us abhor effort and sweat. Regardless of our levels of...
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A Memory Sparked by Josh Powell and His Sons
On August 28th, 1987 I know exactly where I was and what I was doing. I was nine. It was Friday and one of the last days of summer before the first day of 4th grade. That morning I was just another...
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I Heard, "He Looks Just Like You"
[Editor’s Note: This post is today’s featured entry in the Journey to Motherhood with Ricki Lake story contest. Find out how to submit your story and see the video message from Ricki here -- you could...
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Reduce Overwhelm with Sequencing
Overwhelm...who's NOT overwhelmed? That said you can turn down the volume on it and get more productive. Learn how sequencing is one tip that can help you do that. Recently while speaking for one of my...
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It's time for another mid-week BlogHer Moms Giggle! This week Teri Foltz tackles the topic of her son wanting to "find himself." While my sons are still young and thus busy finding me (even when I...
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Coffee Table Vignettes
I love coffee tables not only because they're functional but because they're a great way to show off your personal style in a high traffic space. It's the perfect place for books on your interests,...
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"House, M.D." Is Cancelled. Somehow Life Will Go On. Somehow.
Today is a sad, sad day.Not only did I wake up and break a nail while getting dressed, but I learned that one of my favorite television antiheroes will no longer be, well, my favorite television...
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How My Son Turned a Swastika into a Sign of Peace
While walking with my 8-year-old son near our home in Manhattan, he spotted a purple swastika scrawled across a billboard advertisement. As I took in the complexities of the situation, my son uttered...
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Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bites made from Master Cookie Dough
Chocolate Macadamia Nut Bites Bite. Morsel. Just enough to satisfy the appetite.These little cookies are the perfect two or three bite treat to go along with a cup of coffee or tea. And nestled right...
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Tips to Find Your Next Speaking Gig
For entrepreneurs, speaking is one very powerful and common way of becoming known as an expert and attracting new clients. If you aren't sure how to start finding that next speaking gig, try one of...
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Let's Talk Food!
5 weeks down ~wow! I really think what people have told me is true, if you can get through the first 3 weeks, you'll start seeing a little progress and for me, there is nothing more motivating than...
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A 14-Karat Feast at South Africa's Gold Restaurant
When tourists visit Africa, they often go on animal safaris in search of lions and giraffes. But on a recent winter holiday to South Africa, my daughter and I were invited to go on a “taste”...
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Delivering Three
I have delivered three children: the eldest biologically and the younger two through adoption. It is true that the methods of delivery were different for each child. My oldest son, Christian, well, he...
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I Signed Up for a Race!
Woo-wee, I've gone and done it. I signed up for a race. (In case you didn't catch this, check out my running tips for beginners or slow/clunky runners like me. All came from my marathon runner friend.)...
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Finding -- and Sticking With -- an Online Community
For the first time in ages, I was having a wee look at my Flickr account last night. I’m not sure what surprised me more; the fact that I haven’t uploaded any photos since last July, or the fact that...
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How to Wear Red for Valentine's Day Without Looking Like Santa's Helper
Valentine's Day is nearly upon us. How will you celebrate? Dinner with your sweetie? Candles and wine? Romantic cards? Here are five festive ways to use red without feeling Christmas-y. 1. Throw on an...
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Why LGBTQ Discrimination in Writing Contests Hurts Everyone
In many romance novels there's a scene where one party rips open the other party's shirt, and there are buttons popping all over the place. The last few days have been just like that in the Romance...
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