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May 24, 2012
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My Love Affair with Coffee Creamer #NaturalBlissWM

A Broken Compass ― Unless we’ve had coffee together you probably don’t know this about me:  I *love* coffee creamer. LOVE it! So much so, that on many occasions, it’s been suggested to me that I “add some coffee to my creamer,” or been questioned “is there... (More)
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May 20, 2012
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One for the Money Movie/Date Night! #CouchCritics #cbias

A Broken Compass ― I recently had the pleasure of reviewing “One for the Money,” the movie starring Katherine Heigl.  The movie is based on Janet Evanovich’s book of the same name, the first in what’s often referred to as Evanovich’s Plum Series.  I’m a... (More)
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May 14, 2012
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Elmer’s Painters Paint Markers Flower Pot Project – #expressyourself

A Broken Compass ― I recently got the privilege to work once more with the wonderful people over at Elmer’s.  In case you missed my earlier projects with Elmer’s, check out my Tri-Fold Display Board Project,  Flower Garden, and read all about Elmer’s Virtual... (More)
Posted 11 days ago
May 13, 2012
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Mother’s Day 2012

A Broken Compass ― “Motherhood is the most challenging job in the world” is cliche for a reason. And dealing with bodily fluids, effectively handling tantrums, and continuing to function despite severe sleep deprivation are only the beginning. At the moment... (More)
Posted 12 days ago
Apr 20, 2012
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The Pedometer that Pays You

A Broken Compass ― I recently had the opportunity to review a product that I’m pretty sure that you’re going to like:  a pedometer that REWARDS you for activity. In, for example, GIFT CARDS. Which, in my personal heirarchy of All Good Things, is only one step down... (More)
Posted on Apr 20th, 2012
Apr 19, 2012
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Wordless Wednesday – Spring Blooms Edition

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Posted on Apr 19th, 2012
Apr 10, 2012
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My Maybe/Faux Heart Attack and Resulting Revelations

A Broken Compass ― A few weeks back, Hubby and I were watching a movie called Blackthorne, which is director Mateo Gil’s take on Butch Cassidy’s later life.  It should be noted that hubby kindly puts up with my nostalgic pull toward Westerns.  If I had a... (More)
Posted on Apr 10th, 2012
Mar 30, 2012
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Simplify Your Beauty Routine!

A Broken Compass ― We say it ALL. THE. TIME:  there are never enough hours in a day — especially when you’re a mom, and your kids’ needs (and possibly other’s…?) constantly supersede your own. As a testament to this, I can tell you that... (More)
Posted on Mar 30th, 2012
Mar 28, 2012
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Wordless Wednesday

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Posted on Mar 28th, 2012
Mar 27, 2012
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Visiting the Realtors Home & Garden Show

A Broken Compass ― This past weekend, Hubby, the girls, and I headed over to State Fair Park in West Allis to the Realtors Home and Garden Show. Our goal was to do research and reconnaissance on a number of things.  In no particular order, these are: A water softener.... (More)
Posted on Mar 27th, 2012
Mar 21, 2012
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Wordless Wednesday

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Posted on Mar 21st, 2012
Mar 17, 2012
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

A Broken Compass ― My family had an amazingly lovely day here in southeastern Wisconsin today.  I can NEVER remember a St. Patrick’s Day where the temp was over 80°! We took a walk down by the Fox River in Waukesha, enjoying the riverwalk by Frame Park, showing... (More)
Posted on Mar 17th, 2012
Mar 16, 2012
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Soliciting Suggestions To Tame the Artwork Monster

A Broken Compass ― I am not one of those parents who claims that her kid farts floral scents and glitter.  I *will* tell you that my kids are pretty smart, that all three of them are incredibly verbal (SHOCKER!), and they have a few artistic leanings in several narrow... (More)
Posted on Mar 16th, 2012
Mar 15, 2012
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I’ve Lost It

A Broken Compass ― My waist, that is. For over 11 years, I’ve blamed it on my kids.  (Honestly, who knew that having children would prove to be one of the best excuses/scapegoats/reasons-for-failure EVER.  Though, considering all the, uh, challenges that rearing... (More)
Posted on Mar 15th, 2012
Mar 14, 2012
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Wordless Wednesday

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Posted on Mar 14th, 2012
Mar 13, 2012
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Finding Useful Stuff

A Broken Compass ― This past weekend I travelled down to what is becoming my own personal sister city, Chicago.  (If dual citizenship were possible, I might apply.)  I made my way to McCormick Place to attend the International Home and Housewares Show. Since I’m... (More)
Posted on Mar 13th, 2012
Feb 20, 2012
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Car Conversation and Cat Poop

A Broken Compass ― I simply cannot make this stuff up. After dropping Claire off at volleyball practice one day last week, Kate, Amy and I were on our way back home.  My plan was to fold a load of laundry, try to finish a blog post I’d been wrestling with for most... (More)
Posted on Feb 20th, 2012
Feb 15, 2012
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Marriage and Geography

A Broken Compass ― Lately, Amy, my 5-year-old, is vexed with choosing her life mate. For the longest time – well, “long” for her age, which translates into weeks and months — she was planning on marrying the cute little boy across the street.  He’s a... (More)
Posted on Feb 15th, 2012
Feb 13, 2012
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Surviving

A Broken Compass ― With my mouth still throbbing from an emergency root canal, and my back aching from a kidney infection diagnosed earlier in the day, I decided there really was no better time than to enjoy the Panera gift certificate that I received while... (More)
Posted on Feb 13th, 2012
Jan 27, 2012
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How NOT to Talk to Your Kids About Your Mastectomy, Part 1

A Broken Compass ― My girls are 5, 7, and 11 [Happy Birthday, Claire!], and I’ve always tried to be pretty open and straightforward about body  parts and functions. For example, seeing someone’s underwear shouldn’t be a big deal, right?  We ALL have... (More)
Posted on Jan 27th, 2012
Jan 25, 2012
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Appreciating What You Have… Especially When You Asked For It

A Broken Compass ― Last night the Aurora Borealis was supposed to be visible here where I live, in parts of southeast Wisconsin.  As it turned out, Mark Baden told us on the 10 o’clock news that viewing wouldn’t be very good with our cloud cover, so I went to... (More)
Posted on Jan 25th, 2012
Jan 24, 2012
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Boobs and Consequences

A Broken Compass ― For those of you who don’t follow my whinings updates on Facebook (if you’d like to keep up with the fun, sarcasm, and my blinding flashes of insight, you can find me here and here), I am currently recovering from two surgeries.  On November 1,... (More)
Posted on Jan 24th, 2012
Dec 24, 2011
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The Christmas Letter

A Broken Compass ― Greetings Family and Friends from the Lasko’s It’s really hard to believe that another year has come and past. Once again Hubby has been given the gargantuan task of trying to summarize the year lightheartedly without completely boring you. Good... (More)
Posted on Dec 24th, 2011
Nov 23, 2011
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Take Another Little Piece of…

A Broken Compass ― Well, it’s been awhile, huh? And then I start back with something of a cryptic title. (Give me a break, OK?  I haven’t had enough energy to be verbally playful for quite awhile!) So here’s the deal.  I am learning to do without. That is:  my... (More)
Posted on Nov 23rd, 2011
Oct 12, 2011
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Wordless Wednesday

A Broken Compass ― In keeping with my last post, I’d have to call this entry “…three hat, four” (referring, of course, to the infamous Dr. Suess):     FYI, I found the free peace sign pattern here:  http://www.crochetspot.com/crochet... (More)
Posted on Oct 12th, 2011
Oct 7, 2011
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One Hat, Two Hat…

A Broken Compass ― The cooler fall air always makes me feel crafty and creative. I’ve been wanting to make hats for quite awhile now, and I originally thought I’d try knitting them. However, my knitting skills are pretty limited, and with my gluttony for... (More)
Posted on Oct 7th, 2011
Oct 5, 2011
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Mat Kearney’s “Young Love”: Music and Concert Review

A Broken Compass ― You wouldn’t know it by reading my blog here, but once-upon-a-time, before kids – and I mean that to include not only my own three girls, but my two stepsons who I actively helped raise for the decade pre- Claire, Kate, and Amy  – I was a bit... (More)
Posted on Oct 5th, 2011
Oct 3, 2011
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Conquering Mt. Laundry — with OxiClean

A Broken Compass ― If you’re a regular reader, you’re well aware of my aversion to cleaning. This doesn’t necessarily extend to doing laundry.  While I don’t profess to have the timing of laundry down, per se, I have developed an impressive arsenal of ... (More)
Posted on Oct 3rd, 2011
Sep 30, 2011
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Travelling with Briggs & Riley (#BRX)

A Broken Compass ― I have been on more trips this calendar year than I have been on the past 10 years combined. I’ve learned a few things about the whole taking-your-stuff-with-you business. For starters, I’m getting much better at packing.  I still have a long... (More)
Posted on Sep 30th, 2011
Sep 25, 2011
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Lots To Think About

A Broken Compass ― I have been gone for a bit. It’s because… lately?  Hyperaldosteronism has been kicking my butt. I had told you a little bit about this little known disease over here, as well as a little info about the bizarre symptoms I experienced before I was... (More)
Posted on Sep 25th, 2011

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