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Nov 28, 2011
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Field Trips and Teachers

Not Quite Domestic ― One of my favorite things that I get to do is volunteer as a chaperon for my boys' field trips. We get to go to exciting places, I get to know their friends better and all in all it's usually a great time. Recently, we went on a field trip to the... (More)
Posted on Nov 28th, 2011
Oct 26, 2011
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Grown-ups and Fire Drills

Not Quite Domestic ― We all know the importance of our children knowing and understanding fire safety. We expect that they will have fire drills in school, have a discussion with a fireman on the importance of an action plan and what to do if you or your home catches on... (More)
Posted on Oct 26th, 2011
Oct 19, 2011
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Time versus Money

Not Quite Domestic ― Have you ever asked yourself, how much is your time actually worth? I ponder this question a lot and I always seem to come up with different answers. For example, I think I am worth much more per hour than my job is willing to pay me but we have come... (More)
Posted on Oct 19th, 2011
Oct 8, 2011
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The Difference Between Living There and Visiting There

Not Quite Domestic ― Last week, the family and I decided to take a drive up to Duluth and head up the North Shore for some fall foliage spectating and hiking. This is not a new adventure for us as we do it every year. We take a tour around Duluth, check out Canal Street,... (More)
Posted on Oct 8th, 2011
Sep 20, 2011
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Dollars and Sense

Not Quite Domestic ― We all know that children don't necessarily have the best grasp on the concept of money but this week Kylen takes the cake. I have recently rejoined the American work force. In Kylen's mind I have done so in order to make money to buy him treats.... (More)
Posted on Sep 20th, 2011
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Sep 8, 2011
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The Great Minnesota Get Together

Not Quite Domestic ― For Labor Day my family and I decided to get out and enjoy the state fair. I know everyone talks about all the food they eat and what new sort of edible crap they can put on a stick but that is not why I love the state fair. I love the state fair for... (More)
Posted on Sep 8th, 2011
Aug 31, 2011
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Other People's Kids!!

Not Quite Domestic ― Here's the story. We were having dinner at Dairy Queen on their fenced in patio, when two little boys, twins about 4 or 5, burst out of the door. They proceeded to leave the fenced in area and run around like chickens with their heads cut off. Their... (More)
Posted on Aug 31st, 2011
Aug 23, 2011
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All I Needed Was 5 Minutes

Not Quite Domestic ― This week, Kylen and I are on our own. Zachary is visiting relatives and Dustin is out bringing home the bacon. However, the world does not strictly revolve around Kylen and I needed to take care of some business...on the phone. Now I can pay bills,... (More)
Posted on Aug 23rd, 2011
Aug 18, 2011
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The Truth Behind Caffeinated Beverages and Children

Not Quite Domestic ― If you are like myself and most other parents I know or can on some level relate to, you are fueled by caffeinated beverages. I myself am a Diet Coke whore, I dream of the day that one can intravenously drip that nectar from the gods straight into my... (More)
Posted on Aug 18th, 2011
Aug 13, 2011
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Matinee Movies

Not Quite Domestic ― I don't know if you all realize this, but many movie theaters offer morning showings of children's movies during the summer at a discount price. Thanks to Nancy and American Family, we were given numerous free passes which made it seem like an even... (More)
Posted on Aug 13th, 2011
Jul 30, 2011
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The Problem with Corporate America

Not Quite Domestic ― My family and I have decided to help fund raise for the Epilepsy Foundation. Thus, we are participating in the Stroll for Epilepsy 2011. For this event, I spoke to my direct supervisor and explained that I would need August 11th off. She informed me... (More)
Posted on Jul 30th, 2011
Jul 16, 2011
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Family Vacations

Not Quite Domestic ― I love vacations, regardless of the fact that my life is pretty much a vacation. I love getting away from the city, finding new things to explore and taking the boys on adventures. This year we decided to do a week long vacation, dividing our time... (More)
Posted on Jul 16th, 2011
Jun 24, 2011
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Liquor Stores and Kids

Not Quite Domestic ― Why do all liquor stores hand out suckers to children? I try to avoid taking my children to a liquor store due to my effort to create morally righteous, good decision makers and my effort to not come across as a total degenerate, alchy mother, who... (More)
Posted on Jun 24th, 2011
Dec 15, 2009
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Lemonade

Not Quite Domestic ― Okay, here's the deal, I absolutely despise winters, so in an effort to make it seem less wintry we decided to make lemonade. Well, we store all of our baking goods on the top shelf and apparently, the vegetable oil leaked out and covered the bottom... (More)
Posted on Dec 15th, 2009
Nov 26, 2009
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The new jacket

Not Quite Domestic ― This past weekend the zipper on Zachary's jacket broke, so being a good mom I brought it into the tailor only to find out that it was going to cost $35 to fix it. So I rationalized that it was a better deal just to go and buy a new one. The following... (More)
Posted on Nov 26th, 2009
Oct 21, 2009
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Rainy Mornings

Not Quite Domestic ― Mornings are not a favorite part of my day but this morning Dustin got Zachary ready for school and took him letting me sleep til about 8:45. Excellent! Kylen was still sound asleep and his bus doesn't come until 9:25. Quarter after nine I gently... (More)
Posted on Oct 21st, 2009
Oct 22, 2009
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Potty Training

Not Quite Domestic ― Due to a lack of communication, potty training is going very slowly in our house. However, last night the boys were upstairs playing in their, den of I don't go up there it's a mess, playroom, when Zachary comes flying down the stairs talking about... (More)
Posted on Oct 22nd, 2009
Oct 23, 2009
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T.V.

Not Quite Domestic ― Have you ever heard of a child that doesn't watch T.V. on his/her own accord? Me either, until I gave birth to one. Now I'm not saying that parents should use the television as a means of supervision, nor should children use the television in place... (More)
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