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Monthly Archives: September 2009

Running for the Shelter

Posted at 5:22 am on September 30, 2009 by McMama

I don’t remember much of my childhood, probably because much of it was less-than-pleasant. One of my very first memories is of standing with my mother in front of the duplex in which she, her boyfriend, and I lived. The…

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Love the Skin You’re In

Posted at 12:01 am on September 29, 2009 by Heather

Integro Laser & Skin Solutions Open House. Oct. 1 4-7pm. Come and get your questions answered. There will be wine, cheese, prizes, advice, special offers and free chair massages.

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The Art of Thrifting

Posted at 12:53 am on September 28, 2009 by Farrah

Today’s guest post in courtesy of Rebekah from Wheaton, thrifting queen!  Thanks so much for sharing your secrets with us, Rebekah!  This post continues our series on Frugal Living.  Check back every Monday for the next 6weeks for more fabulous

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MORE Toddler Photography – WPF

Posted at 6:30 am on September 25, 2009 by Catherine

It looks like Farrah isn’t the only one with a three year old who knows his way around the camera.  These pictures come from Kristen in Warrenville – her three year old has quite an eye for photography, eh? …

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Pumpkins & Apples & Other Fall Fun

Posted at 12:52 am on September 24, 2009 by Farrah

The air is getting more crisp by the day.  I actually busted out the hoodies and my favorite oversized sweatshirt a few mornings this week.  We will probably still have some warm days ahead but overall, I think fall has…

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Byton Picks

Posted at 6:29 am on September 23, 2009 by Catherine

Being a busy Mommy, whenever I hear the words “on the go” my ears perk up.  Especially if I have the chance to change my routine just a bit and get twice the work done in half the time.  And,…

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International Babywearing Week

Posted at 12:43 am on September 22, 2009 by Farrah

September 21-28 is International Babywearing Week. It is an awareness campaign to highlight all the different options available for baby carriers and all the amazing benefits for mama and baby.  I am admittedly not an unbiased blogger when it…

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Fugatives and Cougars and Bears – oh my!

Posted at 6:45 am on September 21, 2009 by Catherine

Last week was a busy week for DuPage County.  Who said nothing exciting happens here?
For one thing, there were helicopters circling everyone last Friday after a fugitive hijacked a car in Hoffman Estates, robbed a bank in Bloomingdale, then took…

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Toddler Photographer- WPF

Posted at 11:52 pm on September 17, 2009 by Farrah

My 3year old is obsessed with taking pictures.  It could be ‘cuz I have been somewhat of an obsessive mommy-photographer myself for most of his life.  I love seeing him learn how to frame the picture right and hold the…

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Looney for Looney Tunes Lunch?

Posted at 5:20 pm on September 16, 2009 by Catherine

I admit it.  I like canned pasta.  You know, Spaghetti O’s, that kind of thing.  Is that so bad?  And chocolate pudding.  And fun, easy lunches. So when I was invited to try Safeway and Warner Bros.’  new line…

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