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Wisdom Teeth Before & After – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · July 11, 2012 ·

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Tags: health, me, vanity, wordless Wednesday

Refreshing Vodka Mango Slushie – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · July 6, 2012 ·

Since I'm knocked out from having three wisdom teeth out yesterday, my dear friend Corina is stepping up to guest post today. She's a peach. Note that she used mango in her concoction, but to say "She's a mango" would just be weird.   The first time I met Ilina, I forgot … [Read more...] about Refreshing Vodka Mango Slushie – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, friendship, happy hour, party

Getting My Wisdom Teeth Out

Ilinap · July 5, 2012 ·

I'm heading out the door as I write this. I'm getting my wisdom teeth out today. At age 43. I've succumbed to vanity. My mouth is big enough for me to put my fist in it (true story and great party trick) but it's not big enough to make room for my teeth to spread out when they … [Read more...] about Getting My Wisdom Teeth Out

Tags: health

4th of July for Baby Bird – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · July 4, 2012 ·

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Tags: Bird, holidays, love, motherhood, wordless Wednesday

Summer Camp & Sports Safety – Child Abuse Prevention Tips From Kidpower.org

Ilinap · July 2, 2012 ·

Deal starts his first all day camp this week. He really wants to participate in the fun camp activities but is nervous about being there all day long. He's always been my homebody. I'm not sure exactly what makes him so nervous other than his general timid, sweet nature. I try to … [Read more...] about Summer Camp & Sports Safety – Child Abuse Prevention Tips From Kidpower.org

Tags: child abuse, children, community, education, kids, parenting, responsibility, safety

Fireworks Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · June 29, 2012 ·

Some people go gaga for Christmas. Some people relish all that Thanksgiving brings. Some people favor the hoopla of St. Patrick's Day or New Year's Eve. Not me. Independence Day is my favorite holiday. Don't laugh. I get teary eyed listening to patriotic tunes and choke back a … [Read more...] about Fireworks Sangria – 5:00 Fridays TM

Tags: 5:00 Fridays, cocktail, fun, happy hour, holidays, party

What will I have done?

Ilinap · June 28, 2012 ·

I'll be 44 years old this year. I never had a bucket list but I did have a set of goals and desires planted in my head. I've tucked away many of my goals, as is often the case with parenthood, mortgages, and all the trappings of grownupness. It's safe to say that I'm … [Read more...] about What will I have done?

Tags: random, writing

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