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Flu Shot Frustration

October 20, 2009 – 9:32 pm

I’m the mother of two wonderful boys who are unfortunately prone to allergies and asthma - and they take breathing treatments year round to keep their lungs in check.  They really have no idea why they go through all of this but they know that it makes them breathe better. This fall has been pretty [...]

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If I Worked for the Dunkin’

July 2, 2009 – 11:24 am

This post has been brewing in my mind for over 3 weeks.
On June 5th, National Donut Day, Dunkin’ Donuts had someone (their head chef, their CEO, cannot remember?) on The Early Show to announce a new donut that won a month long voting process - I of course voted, but not for the winner.  After [...]

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Nearing Mother’s Day

May 4, 2009 – 6:59 pm

I’m currently in Naples, Florida for Wiley’s sales meeting. I love the time in Florida and, to some extent, find it re-energizing to be away from home. But in turn, life is not moving at its usual hectic pace so it also gives me time to think and reflect. With Mother’s Day fast approaching, I [...]

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My Mother Would Be Proud

April 11, 2009 – 8:41 pm

My mother was a true-blood coupon cutter and she taught me well. I have always been a user of coupons when I do my grocery shopping. I’m also known for bringing a dining coupon with me to a restaurant. Lots of people find this surprising. Not sure why. But with these times of needing our [...]

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The Best Valentine Present for Me

March 2, 2009 – 9:20 pm

My husband surprised me this year (hard to do) with a Wii Fit + balance board for Valentine’s Day. We don’t exchange Christmas gifts anymore but tend to go all out for V-day. Our Wii has hardly been used since we got it last year (my gift to him for his February birthday). However, since [...]

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