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MomsRising Blog Celebrates Second Anniversary of ACA

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March 23, 2012, is the official two-year anniversary of the passage of the Affordable Care Act. You will probably be hearing, all week long, how different groups are celebrating (or lamenting), this anniversary. The MomsRising blog has put together a “Blog Carnival” in support of the ACA. MomsRising is a blog that was started in 2006. The purpose of the blog is to bring together millions of people who share a common concern about the need to build a more family-friendly America. They want to bring important concepts about motherhood and family issues to the forefront, and to create cultural … Continue reading →

Forgotten Anniversary

I suppose it was bound to happen sooner or later. Seems like every woman I know has at least one similar tale. Here’s mine: Yesterday Wayne forgot it was our anniversary. How I Envisioned the Day I’d ordered an “In This Home” framed print from Catalog Favorites two months ago to give him on our anniversary. I had planned on being up early to greet him with a pancake breakfast after his run. Then I’d give him his card and present. I’d hoped he’d surprise me with a ring to replace the one I broke. Or perhaps had gotten my … Continue reading →

Oh Baby! Celebrating and Still Waiting

He’s finally here. The baby Marissa Jaret Winokur never thought she would get to carry in her own arms has arrived via surrogate mother. The “Dancing with the Stars” contestant, who won over the hearts of millions of fans during last season’s run on the hit reality TV show, is finally a mother. Winokur and her husband, comedy writer Judah Miller, just announced the arrival of their first child, son Zev Isaac Miller. The baby boy was reportedly born on Tuesday and Winokur and Miller helped deliver him. According to reports, Zev (the name means “wolf” in Hebrew) weighed 8 … Continue reading →

My Favorite Pet Blogs from the Past Year

Below is a list of my favorite articles I wrote during the past year, often with an explanation of what made them memorable. Five Non-Cash Ways to Help Animals/Shelters this Holiday Season: This was my first article to have a comment left on it. Is It Ever Okay to Kick a Dog?: This was my first article to ever get stars. The BMK Fund: This practice is very near and dear to my heart and it was neat to have a platform such as blogging for Families.com to share it on. How to Put Your Shopping Dollars to Work Helping … Continue reading →

Celebrating My One Year Anniversary as a Pets Blogger

Happy Anniversary! Not just to me (I officially became a Pets Blogger one year ago this month) but it’s also Families.com’s Second Anniversary this month too. (See Heather Long’s cute All I Want for Christmas… article for more about that.) In the Beginning… When Lisa Pietsch, who was the then Administrator (Heather’s now taken over that post), accepted my application and assigned me to Pets I was floored. I went from being very excited to very nervous. “Can I do it? Will I be able to meet the monthly minimums? What if people don’t like my stuff? What if I … Continue reading →

Celebrating an Anniversary Soon?

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Are you celebrating an anniversary soon? Looking for something to make an ideal anniversary gift? Anniversaries are hard for some couples – it can be hard to decide on what to give or to do. Plenty simply enjoy going out to dinner for the evening and seeing a movie and forgoing presents all together – and that’s okay too. The point is to enjoy your anniversary for the two of you. But if you enjoy giving the gift – and you’re looking for something a little new and original – here’s a few suggestions to mark the celebration of your … Continue reading →

A Year in Disney Fandom: D23 Events for 2013

Any D23 members wondering what will be on the official Disney Fan Club’s schedule for 2013 don’t need to wait any longer.  The official D23 website and the official Disney Parks blog have both posted announcements of the fan club’s 2013 events. The most exciting news to come out of D23 for 2013 is the announcement of a second year of Fanniversary.  The event, which is open to the public (but D23 members get first registration), is a must-attend celebration for any Disney fans.  It’s hours spent reveling in the best of Disney movies, history, park attractions, and more.  Special … Continue reading →

Anniversaries and Date Nights Part III

As soon as we got home from mass, the rolls went into the oven to bake. Meanwhile, I made two lattes in our thermal travel mugs and the glaze for the cinnamon rolls. The combination of these particular cinnamon rolls (filled with a brown sugar crumb with chopped raisins and pecans topped with a creamy sugar glaze) paired with a decadent latte make for one of my favorite and rare treats (I usually only make these rolls for Christmas morning). Once the rolls were done baking, I drizzled the glaze on top and it took every ounce of my self … Continue reading →

If I Had To Do My Wedding All Over Again…

Was your wedding absolutely perfect? Or do you ever think, now that you’re older and wiser, that there might be some things you’d do differently if you had it to do all over again? I’d do a couple of things differently. The Date When it came to picking a date, I really didn’t put much thought into it. I know at one point I’d thought maybe May 15 might be a good date, because that was the first day we met. However, we ended up rushing matters thanks to Wayne’s aunt. (Who I adore, make no mistake.) If it wasn’t … Continue reading →

Family Forays to National Treasures

While some families are spending this weekend preparing for their spring getaways others are staying close to home and finalizing their plans for summer adventures. Whether you are doing one or the other the following family friendly vacation destinations are ones you might consider visiting if you are looking for an alternative (or addition) to theme parks and thrill rides. Starting April 14th the new museum and visitor center at Gettysburg National Military Park will open its doors to the public. The facility is part of a $125 million project that helps preserve the park’s artifacts and archives. If you … Continue reading →