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Spotted in a Boutique in Montreal – Wordless Wednesday

Ilinap · January 9, 2013 ·

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Tags: education, wordless Wednesday

Clash of Values Can Kill a Friendship

Ilinap · January 7, 2013 ·

I have always said the worst thing about parenting is other parents. It can be a challenge when you take different discipline paths in the midst of a play date. It can be irksome to listen to the overbearing sports parent cheer and denigrate in the same breath. It is intimidating … [Read more...] about Clash of Values Can Kill a Friendship

Tags: children, community, education, equality, friendship, kids, parenting, values

It’s Getting Hot in Here – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · January 4, 2013 ·

I'm starting 2013 with no resolutions. I break them anyway, and I don't need anything else to make me feel inadequate. I'll simply continue living my life, living the dream, living la vida loca. I'm so far on the wild side right now that I am munching on Doritos. Doritos are the … [Read more...] about It’s Getting Hot in Here – 5:00 Fridays TM

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

Before You Gorge, Give.

Ilinap · December 31, 2012 ·

2012 was a pretty marvelous year for me. Sure, there were plenty of downs to my ups, but all in all there was much joy and reason to celebrate. The world saw some unspeakable acts of horror. There were obscene displays of consumerism in the midst of severe financial hardship for … [Read more...] about Before You Gorge, Give.

Tags: children, community, food, health, kids, love, poverty, responsibility, thankful, values

Ring It In – 5:00 Fridays TM

Ilinap · December 28, 2012 ·

I hate New Year's Eve. I always have. I don't understand why it's fun to get all dressed up in sparkly clothes and have some lush spill his drink on your lap. And then you have the whole ordeal of restaurants and bars overcharging you for cheap champagne and fried congealed … [Read more...] about Ring It In – 5:00 Fridays TM

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

$50 Giveaway and a Tasty Flatout Recipe

Ilinap · December 27, 2012 ·

Attention Walmart Shoppers! Remember when I posted about Flatout flatbread that made for a delicious weeknight pizza and easy entertaining chow? Well, you too can have a flatout great time cooking for your family and friends. Just leave a comment to win a $50 gift card to … [Read more...] about $50 Giveaway and a Tasty Flatout Recipe

Tags: cook, food, giveaway

Christmas Eve Extravaganza

Ilinap · December 24, 2012 ·

Mac Daddy and I are hosting our 15th annual Christmas party tonight. We've been holding the festivities on Christmas Eve for the past several years, but the extravaganza didn't start this way. We realized when we lived far away from family that many others were in our shoes too. … [Read more...] about Christmas Eve Extravaganza

Tags: cocktail, fun, holidays, party

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