Category Archives: books

important reading for children and parents

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Marie

I received some wonderful gifts from a dear friend this week, and I just wanted to share them with you. I think these books are really essential reading material for anyone who is thinking about becoming a parent, or even … Continue reading →

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redneck date night in 1408

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Marie

Last night, TEH HUBZ and I celebrated our sixth anniversary with a swanky evening downtown. Armed with a gift card from the ‘rents to St. Elmo’s Steakhouse, and some free hotel vouchers for the downtown Marriot, we got a glimpse … Continue reading →

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bonus commentary: princesses and pink

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Marie

Yeah so, earlier today on NPR, Diane Rehm interviewed author Peggy Orenstein about her new book, Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Lines of the New Girlie-Girl Culture. When I heard the title, I almost ran my car … Continue reading →

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departure

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Marie

One thing I wish I blogged about more often is reading. From the look of this thing, all I do is drink and run, but actually, one of my favorite things in life is to curl up in bed and … Continue reading →

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