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  • Finding a blogging balance (some link love)

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    My sister in law is an amazing woman. I am so thankful that my brother and she were married 16 years ago. And I am thankful that they stuck it out when things got tough. But I am digressing already… The reason I mention her today is that she just posted an excellent piece on…

  • Recipes from a delightful ladies’ lunch

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    A few days before Easter I was invited to a luncheon with some pretty spectacular ladies. Our hostess made this adorable edible bunny dip with a bread bowl, rolls, veggies and some spinach dip: It was too cute to just keep for ourselves. I had to share! And look at her centerpiece for just one…

  • Any book organizing advice out there?

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    Not too long ago I did some serious de-cluttering in my son’s room. It resulted in his room looking fantastic, but my central bookshelves becoming quite a big mess. I have books on all sorts of levels and kids of three different ages. So here’s my question for all you organizing reading types: What’s the…

  • Long overdue de-clutter for my 7 year-old

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    Not too long ago I hosted a party with a bunch of sweet three-year-old princesses and their siblings. I think they all had a fantastic time… but they also used some of their magic powers to destroy my seven-year-old’s bedroom. He was not so impressed. And I couldn’t really blame him. So, at bedtime, we…

  • Princess castle cake and tiara cake!

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    My daughter celebrated her third birthday this weekend and, after hearing about my sister-in-law’s experience in making a few cakes just before me, I was able to learn a new secret for cake-decorating success: straws! Using straws, a few other things, and a little help from my 3 children, I was able to present these…