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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)
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Posted on Nov 28th, 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)
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Posted on Oct 26th, 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)
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Posted on Oct 19th, 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)
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Posted on Oct 8th, 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)
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Posted on Sep 20th, 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)
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Posted on Sep 8th, 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)
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Posted on Aug 31st, 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)
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Posted on Aug 23rd, 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)
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Posted on Aug 18th, 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)
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Posted on Aug 13th, 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)
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Posted on Jul 30th, 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)
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Posted on Jul 16th, 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)
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Posted on Jun 24th, 2011
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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)
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Posted on Dec 15th, 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)
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Posted on Nov 26th, 2009
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