Monthly Archives: October 2011

Saturdays before kids vs. Saturdays with kids

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

I remember when Saturday meant sleeping in until 10am, getting up and taking a long shower, having a cup of coffee or tea (maybe two cups). I would take my time getting dressed for the day then go shopping or … Continue reading →

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How to get great service when you dine out

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

We all know the feeling; you are excited to visit a new restaurant, or to re-visit a favorite place. But when you get there, the service is slow or your server is forgetful. Then the food comes out, that dish … Continue reading →

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The evolution of the Birthday

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

When we are kids, Birthdays are one of those things we look forward too all year! We keep a calendar pinned up on our bedroom wall and mark off the days. It feels like the day will never arrive, we … Continue reading →

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Adventures in online dating, a montage of bad dates

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

I have decided that my final post in the Adventures in online dating series won’t focus on any one date, but rather, it will be a sort of montage. A tribute to all of the strange, creepy, ill suited, and … Continue reading →

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How Mommy lost her mojo

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

I am a Mommy. I wear yoga pants and tank tops with built in bras, I wear tennis shoes or flip flops, my hairstyle nearly always involves a ponytail holder of some sort. I wear little to no makeup most … Continue reading →

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Adventures in online dating, date #2

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

Adventures in online dating: Date #2 And so we are on to date number 2! It is worth mentioning that I am not writing about these dates in any particular order. Kevin was a little young for my taste, but … Continue reading →

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Adventures in online dating

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

To begin, I am not going to bash online dating! I met my husband online, and I think it can be a great way to meet people. It is like window shopping for a date. But before I met my … Continue reading →

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Help! I’m knitting and I can’t stop!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

About three years ago, while wandering around a craft store, I ran across a book that promised to help you teach yourself to knit. It was called….wait for it…..”I tought myself to knit!”. So I picked it up and put … Continue reading →

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Death of a spider

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

While putting clothes away in my closet, I was subjected to an aerial assault by unknown species of arachnid which dropped down from the celing onto my shoulder. Performed crazed “get off me” dance, successfully knocking the assailant to the … Continue reading →

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5 fun ways for parents to entertain themselves at the playground

Posted on October 30, 2011 by aNOLAwriter

When we take our kids to the park or playground, we usualy set them loose to play and generally reap havoc on unsuspecting playground equipment while we go find a shady bench and pull out a book or chat with … Continue reading →

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