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Living Life

Reflections of Motherhood – What Would You Say?

If you could go back to right before you had your first child, what would you say to yourself? Beautiful. What would you say? Thanks to Scott Stratten from Unmarketing and Alison Kramer from Nummies for this amazing look at motherhood.

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Fancy Tree Ripened Peaches

Look what a friend brought me today – Fresh, fancy tree ripened peaches from the Apple Barn – an adorable local orchard that produces everything from apples, to flowers, to pumpkins, to baked goods and more! I know that the end of peach season is upon us and that apple season is here, but I [...]

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NEW Seventh Generation Hand Wash

I am a huge fan of Seventh Generation eco-friendly, green products and was really excited to see this new line of hand wash come out in their newsletter today.  We love to use soaps that have a rich lather &  foam in our home, since it makes it easy for the little kids to soap [...]

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Blueberries – Delicious And Good For You!

Summer is the perfect time to try out new recipes with fresh, ripe blueberries from your local Farmer’s Market or Super Market. Rich with antioxidants and nutrients, blueberries are the perfect addition to your yogurt in the morning, as an afternoon pick-me-up or on top of your ice cream before bed. ( you do have [...]

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Blueberry-Orange Scones

Blueberries and oranges make the perfect pairing in this simple, yet delicious treat.  Try whipping up a batch of these Blueberry-Orange Scones for your next weekend brunch or to go with a cup of tea! Ingredients 2 1/2 cups flour 3 tbsp orange rind 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/3 cup butter, cut up [...]

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Vote For Sheila Gray: Bürgermeister For Germania Society’s 40th Oktoberfest

Help Sheila Gray from Cincinnati’s FOX19 Morning show win to return as the Germania Society of Cincinnati’s Honorary Bürgermeister and tap the first beer for Germania Society’s 40th Oktoberfest, August 27 thru 29th. Sheila is running against other former Bürgermeisters for this honor and would sincerely appreciate your votes! You can vote for Sheila at [...]

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Lisa Leonard Designs – My New Love

My new love…. A beautiful hand-made Lisa Leonard custom necklace.  Simply beautiful. Each piece is a work of art—hand cut, hammered, polished, drilled and assembled with care. I’ve been eying Lisa’s jewelry for some time now, always wanting to order a special piece for myself.  I knew from the time I saw the teenie tiny [...]

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Quick & Healthy Mommy Snacks

When it comes to eating during the day, it’s so easy to grab a handful of junk food to eat as you pass through the kitchen on your way to change a diaper or to get your toddler down off the table before he dives head first onto the floor (or is that just me?).  [...]

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Back To Reality – Life After Vacation

We’re home from our vacation.  It was a great time.  It never seems long enough though. I’m going to update you all with some awesome photos once I get them all organized. In the meantime, I need to get back to reality.  How in the world are there so many things to do when you’ve [...]

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Mamma Must Haves – Bath and Body Products I Love Right Now

I love all things bath & body – lotions, shower gels, make-up and hair care.  I love to try new products and have my favorite stand-by’s as well!  Here’s a glance into my bathroom cabinet at my favorite must have products right now. Say… YES To Carrots! Carrot Rich Shower Gel Yummy, rich smelling, yet [...]

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