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Mother, Interrupted: December 2012
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. December 21, 2012. Column from The Watertown Gazette. Too good to be true? It’s December, the merriest month of the year! Not only will I finish this semester of classes on the 13. This year I decided to try online Christmas shopping, and at the risk of sounding antisocial and geeky, I loved it! I didn’t even have to leave my desk to grab my wallet. It was the most simple and relaxed day of “shopping” I’ve ever had. I was definitely sold on online Christmas...
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Mother, Interrupted: Why I'm Not Buying You a Christmas Present
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. December 11, 2013. Why I'm Not Buying You a Christmas Present. Original illustrations done by Lucas Antoniak at riseofthemolecule.com. Why I'm not buying you a Christmas present: The Lebanon Democrat. Last weekend, my family and I went to our town’s Christmas parade. Each year, the parade marks the beginning of December and reminds me to get myself in gear for the Christmas season. Written by Debra Carpenter. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Apparently, ...
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Mother, Interrupted: October 2013
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. October 9, 2013. Halloween Treats: White Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks. All I really had to do was post these pictures of pretzels, white chocolate, and sprinkles. You would've known exactly what I was planning on making with them, how great they probably taste, and how spectacularly spooky they look when finished, just by looking at the above pictures. 2 Now, dip your pretzel sticks into the coating, using a spatula or spoon to cover the stick in white c...
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Mother, Interrupted: September 2013
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. September 10, 2013. DIY: All-natural Foundation with 4 ingredients! I love makeup, but getting the good stuff is expensive. I love mineral powder because of the airbrush finish and lightweight feel, but my preferred brand costs me $15 for just a few ounces. I call BS. I've been researching DIY makeup, which sounds like a cardinal fashion sin, but is actually the greatest thing ever. Not ever, in the history of ever, but still pretty great. How does it work?
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Mother, Interrupted: September 2012
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. September 26, 2012. Smithville Review Mother, Interrupted column #2: "Tips from Toddlers". Maybe it’s a good thing it’s hard for them to be totally understood by other toddlers. Think about the tips they would have for each other. I think it would make parents’ lives a little bit harder…. What’s the best method of reaching that candy bar on the counter? Using a stick to push it, along with everything else on the counter, to the floor. Because she thinks you...
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Mother, Interrupted: March 2013
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. March 28, 2013. Geocaching and Easter's up to me. Isn't this a cool picture? My dear husband took it and doctored it up. You can see our daughter longing to be outside with the flowers and sunshine. Spring is lifting our spirits and making us get outside to enjoy the weather! There are tons in our area. Easter is coming up and we are having a low-key family lunch to celebrate. This year, for the very first time, I will be the sole chef of a holiday meal!
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Mother, Interrupted: February 2013
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. February 23, 2013. My "This I Believe" essay. Isn’t that what we all want to give to our children—a feeling of security and trust throughout their childhood, to feel safe enough to duck out of reality in favor of a more creative place? Somewhere that acting weird has no consequence and dolls (or were they “action figures? Written by Debra Carpenter. February 13, 2013. It's V-Day, not D-Day. I agree, but that doesn't mean I don't expect flowers, cards, and m...
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Mother, Interrupted: January 2013
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. January 25, 2013. Forget everything I said before. About quitting smoking, I mean. From January 14-today, the 25th, I have considered quitting smoking to be easy. A cinch. No problem. This is because I was using an electronic cigarette to curb my nicotine cravings and keep me from smoking. In other words, I quit cigarettes, not nicotine. Something terrible, awful, and heart-wrenching happened. Nicotine, don't you love me anymore? Video cameras are strictly ...
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Mother, Interrupted: How to Raise the Perfect Kid: Lessons from Square Watermelons
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. December 25, 2013. How to Raise the Perfect Kid: Lessons from Square Watermelons. Ever heard of a square watermelon? Apparently, if you grow a watermelon in a box, it grows into a square shape. The environment you put the watermelon in directly affects the way the watermelon will turn out. I’ve been thinking about square watermelons because I think it’s a good analogy for raising children. I take forever to get ready. Written by Debra Carpenter. Mother, Int...
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Mother, Interrupted: August 2012
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What you didn't expect when you were expecting. August 29, 2012. Check out my new Facebook page and like it! Http:/ www.facebook.com/pages/Mother-Interrupted/378919268846286. Right now I've got 39 likes. I want to see who all reads my blog! Thanks for your support. Look for my column in the Smithville Review next week, plus my new column in the Watertown Gazette! Written by Debra Carpenter. August 28, 2012. I haven't been posting very much lately, and I promise you I have some great reasons for that.
