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Monthly Archives: June 2009

What adventures await

Posted at 3:49 pm on June 30, 2009 by Catherine

It started yesterday morning with a trip to the library to register for the summer reading program (side note: have you done this? Almost every library has one for kids of all ages and grown…

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The farmer works from sun to sun…

Posted at 1:28 pm on June 29, 2009 by Catherine

I am about to sit down at last after a long day but B is crying, again. I change course and push the door open into the room that we share. He’s in…

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Weird Picture Friday – Bearded Lady

Posted at 1:37 pm on June 26, 2009 by Farrah


Many thanks to April (from Plainfield) for sharing this picture of her bearded little lady! I love the tongue. Whether she is trying to lick the shaving cream (or whipped cream, whatever it…

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Last Call…

Posted at 6:16 am on June 26, 2009 by Farrah

Don’t forget that our first ever Dupage Mamas Girls’ Night Out is… TONIGHT!!!
Join us for the Waste Not, Want Not Party and an evening of free food and fun fellowship!!

It is not…

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Trouble in Illinois

Posted at 2:31 pm on June 25, 2009 by Catherine

Everyone knows that we’ve having economic trouble right now, and the impact this is having everywhere – Wall Street, Main Street, our families, our jobs. But I hadn’t realized the impact on Government until I began reading about the “crisis…

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Cherishing Wet Cuddles and Other Priceless Memories

Posted at 1:03 am on June 25, 2009 by Farrah

We have this sweet tradition in our house. Hubby is usually in charge of bathtime. He puts the boys in the tub while I put away laundry or clean up toys or just straighten out…

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Kid’s Restaurant Week in Chicago

Posted at 7:56 am on June 23, 2009 by Farrah

Today’s guest post is from Caitlin from Chicago. Caitlin writes for many blogs, including her newest project Wee Windy City- a great resource for fun things to do with the kiddos in the city.

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Motherhood is a journey

Posted at 6:59 pm on June 22, 2009 by Catherine

I’ve just gotten back from a two week vacation. Ah, the bliss of the beach, of getting away from routine, of helpful Grandparents.
And the time away offers me a rare chance to reflect. While navigating O’hare airport with…

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Happy Father’s Day!!

Posted at 7:11 am on June 21, 2009 by Farrah


Here’s to all those daddies out there who love their kids and sacrifice so much for their family. Thank you for your loyalty and dedication to your family and for the love you so freely give us. We

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Need a Night Out?

Posted at 10:32 pm on June 20, 2009 by Farrah

Come mingle with some fellow Dupage Mamas this Friday night (the 26th from 8-10) at Cafe Galicia in downtown Wheaton.
Join us for some free Tapas appetizers and Sangria and night out with just…

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