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What’s the Tooth Fairy’s Name?

Baby lost another tooth. Since this is still a pretty new event in our house, Baby dancing around singing about her tooth can be considered pretty normal. But what came next, I wasn’t expecting. Baby: “What’s the Tooth Fairy’s name?” Me: “Ummmm…yeah…I’m not really sure. Why do you want to know?” Baby: “Well, Poppy sent […]

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Mommy and Me Monday – Happy Birthday!

My youngest turned three right before Christmas. Jed is fiercely independent, strong-willed and has a wild dare-devil streak in him a mile long! If he’s not leaping between the sofa and coffee table, you will probably find him plotting his next adventure move. As wild as he is, Jed is also my snuggle bug that […]

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Bye Bye 2011! Hello 2012!

WOW! What a year 2011 was! DH and I made it through another year here in Georgia. We were very blessed to have so many visits from family to keep our spirits high throughout the year. It’s hard being multiple states away from family, so the visits mean the world to us. I believe 2012 […]

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Make Your Mark Week – Kids and Teens Take Action

I am very excited and honored to feature another guest poster here at In The Kitchen! Please grab yourself a cup of coffee and gather ’round the center island for some great information on a growing global youth service movement from Jessica Kirkwood, VP Interactive Strategy, Points of Light Institute PS…If you decide to eat […]

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Technology and Kids – How much is too much?

Technology. I’ll be honest and tell you that it scares me a little. As adults, so much of our current world spent online that we rarely find ourselves completely unplugged. With the current society consumed by blogs, Facebook, and other social networks, are we aware of how this affects our maturing youth? Are you like […]

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Joy, Heartbreak and a Call for Support

About 5 weeks ago, my friend Melissa from Full Circle finally received word that she and her husband would indeed be able to adopt the two foster children in their care. Then tragedy struck. A week later, Melissa suddenly and unexpectedly lost her loving husband, Matt. Only recently did I find out about both pieces […]

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Wordless Wednesday – Trains, Trains and More Trains

Today I am not sure who I love more… Craig’s List or the Grandparents that have the time to scour Craig’s list for items like this. We love you Poppy! Now when can we expect a visit to deliver those new trains??? Jed is pretty excited! *********************************** I linked up for Wordless Wednesday! If you […]

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Mommy and Me Monday – First Day of School

Summer isn’t over, yet for us in the south school is getting back in session. That means first day of school for Baby! This was BIG! For the last two years, Baby has attended a Primrose School. Aside from the excellent curriculum, one of the main reasons for choosing the school, was for the convenient […]

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Local School Garden Grant Program

Whole Foods Market Johns Creek & Whole Kids Foundation™ taking root with local school garden grant program Whole Foods Market® to hold donation drive to fund gardening opportunities for local children  Whole Kids Foundation, in partnership with FoodCorps, is now accepting online grant applications for its first major initiative, the School Garden Grant Program. It […]

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Wordless Wednesday – Gymnastics

Nadia Comaneci Mary Lou Retton Kerri Strug All gymnastic champions in the eyes and hearts of their mother. Baby may not have an olympic medal, but that will never change how much I love her. Have you hugged your kid today? *********************************** I linked up for Wordless Wednesday! If you would like to link up […]

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