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Oops, I Did It Again

by Shannon on 3.8.10 · 1 comment

This is my final post at this blog. Yes, I’ve moved. Again.

To all of you who have followed me and subscribed to me since the PHAT Mommy blog days, I thank you and ask that you continue to grow with me over at my new blog, Mom Improvement. Or you can just click here to subscribe to that feed via email right now.

I love you guys.

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Four Reasons I Got Teary-Eyed at Blissdom

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This past weekend I was in Nashville for the Blissdom blogging conference and my trip was full of emotional ups and downs. Here are four reasons why I got weepy at Blissdom.

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Learning Through Living

2.3.10 Homeschooling

I think homeschooling parents are much more active than other parents in seeking out these unique activities. We can’t rely on a school for field trips and assemblies – we need to create these opportunities.

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Routine and Responsibility: Musings

1.23.10 Homeschooling

While I know where I stand on my schooling philosophy, the “responsibility and routine” theme of our conversation kept haunting me. My kids have responsibilities (that don’t involve specific schoolwork), but they don’t have a routine.

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My #1 Parenting Tip: Shut Up!

1.16.10 Parenting

Yelling has never gotten me anywhere in my parenting. Talking to my kids, reasoning (don’t you see that this behavior only gets you in trouble?), and negotiating has not solved one problem. Ever. What has gotten results?

Shutting the hell up.

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Zen In Ten

1.2.10 Health & Fitness

It’s all about focus for me this year. No more plowing along, deepening the rut I’ve been in. If there’s one thing this year has taught me, corny as it may sound, it’s that everything in your life can change in an instant. Make the most of now.

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December 2009 Can Suck It

12.31.09 Everything Else

I am so happy to be saying goodbye to December tonight. Here’s to a MUCH better January and joyous 2010!

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Best of 2009

12.24.09 Everything Else

I’d like to wish you all Happy Holidays and point you toward some good reading if you have some downtime next week.

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Fashion, Crafts and Spirits: Last-Minute Gift Ideas

12.17.09 Crafty

We’re getting down to the wire. One week until Christmas. If you’re still looking for some gift ideas for the little – and big – girls in your life, check out these suggestions.

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What Not To Buy For Christmas

12.14.09 Crafty

I’m really annoyed this morning. Two things my daughter really wanted for the holidays were Zhu Zhu Pets and Paperoni. She got them both over the weekend for Hanukkah — and both turned out to be crap toys.

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NERF N-Strike is NOT a Holiday Strike Out

12.11.09 Reviews

Today’s holiday gift recommendation is the Nerf N-Strike Elite for the Wii. This fast, classic, shooting arcade game allows you to attach your Wii controller to a NERF gun and have some crazy fun.

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