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Diane

Suburban Philadelphia

Currently a stay at home mom, formerly an employed therapist, with an adventurous preschooler who keeps me busy!

Interests: travel, knitting, calligraphy, yoga, gardening, disney world, rubber stamping, helping others, shopping, learning, hawaii, collecting, beaches, dreaming, surfing the web, being a mommy, traditional tea, mary engelbreit paraphanalia, rubber ducks, yankee candles, dq blizzards., cooking, movies, reading, love, psychology, feminism, baking, education, france, crafting, paris, marriage, ocean, buying yarn, aura soma, gourmet shops, being a girly girl, re-decorating, gerbera daisies, colorful flowers

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Posted yesterday at Knitting Zeal

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Menu plan Monday, 5/20/13

May is a busy month here and it's almost over! There is less than two weeks left of preschool, which means the kiddos last summer as a preschooler begins on May 31st. We've been busy celebrating spring, Mother's Day and... Continue reading

Posted 3 days ago at Knitting Zeal

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It's Wednesday. But, I still have a menu plan. Here is how this week's dinner menu has looked: Monday: Black Bean Soup with cornbread. Kiddo made the cornbread and was very happy to help. Tuesday: Carnitas! Easy recipe: In the... Continue reading

Posted May 15, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Baa baa said the festival sheep

I went to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival on Sunday with a few of my knitting group buddies. We had a blast! The weather was beautiful and the festival was not crowded! I had never gone on a Sunday... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Dial for kids to keep them squeaky clean!

With the warm weather now, there is a lot of outdoor playing going on, which means the kiddo is digging in the dirt and sandbox, sliding across the lawn for fun, and getting all sweaty. It also means he is... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Springtime in New York

For at least a year and a half now, my five year old son has been asking to visit New York City. He knows about it from a.) Curious George lives there and b.) his daddy works there about once... Continue reading

Posted Apr 30, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Menu Plan Monday, 4/29/13

I completely forgot/ran out of time last week and never typed up my menu plan. Oh well, the nice weather had something to do with it! I tried out a new way to cook pizza, based upon an awesome video... Continue reading

Posted Apr 29, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Spring fun for mom at the Mom Mixer

Last weekend my spring fun was going to the Spring into Summer Mom Mixer with my local blogging friends. It was a blast. I have to thank all of the brands that participated and those who provided some samples for... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Spring has sprung with fun!

So now that it's starting to feel like spring weather, my family has jumped into spring mode and has been participating in fun outdoor weather activities. Here's a little wrap up of some of the fun things we've been up... Continue reading

Posted Apr 21, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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It was so much fun to go with you! I'll let you know how I like my swim shirt once I receive it!

Commented Apr 17, 2013 on Lands End and the Spring into Summer Mom Mixer! at Knitting Zeal

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Lands End and the Spring into Summer Mom Mixer!

Last weekend I had the fun opportunity to join some of my blogging mom friends at the Spring into Summer Mom Mixer hosted by Whitney of Mommies With Style and Colleen of Classy Mommy, along with a number of incredible... Continue reading

Posted Apr 17, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Menu plan Monday, 4/15/13, and a recipe

It's been just lovely weather this past week, aside from some needed rain on Friday, we have been enjoying being outside as much as possible. In fact, I actually received a sunburn last week on my face after too many... Continue reading

Posted Apr 14, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Menu plan Monday, 4/8/13

What to eat for spring? Does your menu plan change seasonally? I find myself eating more asparagus in the spring and making less soups, but not much else has changed. I am trying to eat more fish and learn how... Continue reading

Posted Apr 7, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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How to make a candy bouquet

For Valentine's Day this past February, I made my husband this candy bouquet, filled with his favorite candy, Reese's peanut butter cups! We were all sick during February, so I never got around to posting this. I think it would... Continue reading

Posted Apr 5, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Carmex skin care review and giveaway

As part of the Carmex Blog Squad, I received these two skin care lotions to test out and review. This past winter has been particularly tough on my skin and my five year old's skin. It really bothered my son... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Congrats Christine! Random.org picked your comment(number 3!) Thanks everyone for entering!

Commented Apr 5, 2013 on Woolzies Dryer Balls in my laundry at Knitting Zeal

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Visiting the Reading Public Museum

After stumbling upon info about a Lego exhibit in Reading, I decided to take advantage of a family day to visit the Reading Public Museum last Monday in West Reading, PA. It's a bit over an hour drive for us,... Continue reading

Posted Apr 4, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Wordless Wednesday

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Posted Apr 3, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Menu plan Monday, April 1, 2013

It may be spring, but it still feels cold to me! I'm still craving hot soup this week, even though I'm itching to start spring planting. We purchased a flat of pansies this weekend and started planting them. I need... Continue reading

Posted Apr 1, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Coconut Macaroon Birds Nests for Easter

This was an incredibly easy recipe that yielded exactly what I wanted: a tasty coconut cookie. I used Pastel M&Ms nested in a dollop of melted white chocolate as a decoration but I think next time I'll dip these in... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Menu plan Monday, 3/25/13

It's spring today, right?? It's the first day of the preschooler's spring break and we woke up to a snow storm! My fear is that winter will suddenly end and it will be summer, skipping the spring weather right by.... Continue reading

Posted Mar 25, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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New Purex with Crystals Fragrance smells fresh and clean

As a Purex insider, I had the chance to try out the newest product in the Purex Laundry Detergent line: Purex plus Fabric Softener with Crystals Frangrance. As I've mentioned before, I do a lot of laundry each week so... Continue reading

Posted Mar 20, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Wordless Wednesday

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Posted Mar 20, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Menu Plan Monday, 3/18/13

It's almost SPRING! It's been cold all weekend with snow. The groundhog lied. I'm really ready for warm weather! My dinner plan for this week includes: Monday: 360 Chicken Parm with pasta Tuesday: BBQ Meatloaf with baked potatoes and veggies... Continue reading

Posted Mar 18, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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Woolzies Dryer Balls in my laundry

It amazes me every week how much laundry my little family of three creates. It is unending and I only have one child! A while ago I stopped using fabric softeners in my wash. I still use Purex Crystals when... Continue reading

Posted Mar 16, 2013 at Knitting Zeal

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