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Zinc Door Mercer Black Modern Chair

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How to survive the summer as a work-at-home mom

Kahil Gibran once suggested that joy and sorrow are inseparable. They arrive together, he wrote. "When one sits alone with you … remember that the other is asleep upon your bed." I get it, man. You’re describing what summertime is to me. Growing up, summer was the best thing in the world, and I love […]

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Ice and Water Activities For Kids

It’s hot here ( for us that means it’s in the low 80s) and  all I want to do when it gets warm is cool off with some fun ice and water activities. I don’t have to convince my kids that these are going to be fun, they are in their bathing suits as soon […]

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Weekend links

On swimming holes :: Seth Haines How to make a simple budget (and why) :: Shaun Groves In defense of the suburbs :: Nish Weiseth 75 years in the making: Harvard just released its epic study on what men need to lead a happy life :: FEELguide “Have you ever heard the wonderful silence just […]

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Happy 4th of July!

Happy Independence Day! We’re taking the day off to celebrate with our families and friends, but we hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

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4th of July Crafts and Activities

I love 4th of July , even though I am not American I have developed a deep fondness for this holiday. Our little town comes together and it’s a huge party. Get ready for Independence Day with fun 4th of July crafts and activities. I have gathered up 20 of my favorites from our archives […]

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Fresh Sweet Corn Salad

If you’ve been following me on Instagram, you’ve seen a glimpse of my adventures over the past few weeks.  I spent some time in Europe, enjoying not only the sights and scenery, but the food as well, which included a diet of carbs and pastries, followed by gelato and chocolate, for pretty much every meal. […]

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Yoga For Everyone

When you gather nearly 200 people for a free yoga event in New  York City, you realize that the concept of “yoga for everyone” is possible.  In fact, it’s happening.  We see this message unfold on Instagram daily.  People of all ages, sizes, ethnicities — all walks of life — have embraced yoga.  But being […]

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How Exodus Road brings freedom to victims of sex trafficking (and how you can help)

[photo by Jamie Wright] This is the only way to fight sexual trafficking. To walk into the shadows. To go face-to-face with the traffickers . . . to gather evidence and to partner with police and to prosecute in court. While rescue is a part of the job. Matt Parker explained that the real goal […]

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Activity #22: Play in another kind of nursery

by Heather Flett on July 7, 2014 in Bay Area,Free/Cheap,Month 5,Silly Your weekly challenge is to enjoy the rainbow of colors at an outdoor plant nursery. Let her touch/listen to the wind chimes on display, tour the orchid hot-house, and watch the koi in the water garden pond (the bright-colored fish swarm up to greet […]

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This Independence Day, help bring freedom to those who need it

[photo by Jamie Wright] This is the only way to fight sexual trafficking. To walk into the shadows. To go face-to-face with the traffickers . . . to gather evidence and to partner with police and to prosecute in court. While rescue is a part of the job. Matt Parker explained that the real goal […]

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I visited a high-security office with a baby

Ever since my husband Mike and I were dating, I’ve wanted to visit him at work. He always kept me at bay, telling me that no one else’s girlfriends/fiancees/wives have ever visited, there was nothing to see, and that he wasn’t even sure it was allowed for him to have a visitor. Because he does work […]

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