A Magical Mommy

Oedipus Complex, Mariah, and some strange virgin kissing!

December 12, 2011

Oedipus Complex, Mariah, and some strange virgin kissing! What does that all have in common? The last couple weeks of TV viewing for me, at least! The Oedipus Complex story line reared its ugly twisted head in HBOs Boardwalk Empire last week, But really, who didn’t see that coming? Even still all 30 seconds of it [...]

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Santa’s Paradise Express

December 12, 2011

Santa’s Paradise Express During the holidays family traditions old and new come together for one amazing time of year. If it isnt already, a visit to Santa’s Paradise Express at the Strasburg Railroad in Lancaster County, is really a must. It’s not everyday you get to ride a real train. If that’s not exciting enough, [...]

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My Favorite item on Etsy This Week!

December 8, 2011

I love to shop Etsy.com or buy from local businesses. So I’m going to start featuring my favorite item on Etsy.com or local business item of the week. This weeks favorite item is this amazing crocheted baby hat. I love these!! I seriously want to get prego when I look at these hats! My kiddos are too big [...]

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Holiday Traditions

December 6, 2011

Growing up in Southern California we didn’t have the joy of seasons but when the Holiday’s arrived we still enjoyed many special traditions. When my husband and I were married we began new traditions melding some of his family traditions and some of my traditions. As our son grows older we are enjoying sharing our [...]

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Christmas Cards from Tiny Prints

November 25, 2011

With my family living so far away, it’s important to me that they know I’m thinking of them during the holidays. My Christmas card is always a great way to send my love. The bonus is I always choose a company that lets you add your own photos to one of their designs. My Mother [...]

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Winter Survival, Here’s what’s in my bag!

November 18, 2011

The sweet brisk fall weather seemed to hang on for awhile, AMEN! However, the cold is swiftly approaching. So here’s whats in my bag to help me survive the winter. My winter survival must haves! I am the mom of 4 kids. That’s at total of 8 extra nostrils. When all those nostrils are [...]

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Expecting Adam, Thinking of Children with DS

November 11, 2011

When I started reading Expecting Adam by Martha Beck, I couldn’t help but think of some children close to my heart. I know several children with DS. A friend of mine whose young son has DS, once told me her birth story. She said the Dr’s really wanted her to abort. They said he would [...]

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Lost Edens By Jamie Patterson

October 30, 2011

Mental illness is such a mysterious sickness. It’s not like a wound or a bruise that is clearly visible. When I married my first husband at the age of 22, I was full of happiness and wedded bliss. Soon after the birth of our first child, I started to notice my young husband acting differently. [...]

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Cleopatra By Stacy Schiff

September 26, 2011

In Cleopatra: A Life, Stacy Schiff digs into the history books to share with us who the true Cleopatra was. As a member of From Left to Write book club, I received a copy of this book for review. You can read other members posts inspired by Cleopatra: A Life on book club day, September [...]

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EasyCanvasPrints.com

September 17, 2011

I recently got the oportunity to review EasyCanvasPrints.com. I was happy to do this review for I had been coveting a canvas print, and thought for sure it would be way too expensive. A friend of mine had just gotten several large canvas prints of her kids. They looked great as her living room focal point. They also [...]

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