Author Archives: vdaehn1

Sara Todd: Meeting Taylor Swift was a dream come true

Posted on 21 March, 2013 by vdaehn1

My daughter is a Taylor Swift fan. No, fan’s not a big enough word. My 5 1/2 year old daughter is Taylor Swift’s BIGGEST fan. She loves everything about Taylor and has for years. When Taylor made a stop in … Continue reading →

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Judy Purser: The oddest relationship in the world

Posted on 14 March, 2013 by vdaehn1

I have a confession to make: My daughters-in-law and I are WEIRD. There are four of us: me, the dreaded MOTHER-IN-LAW (cue the screeching violins from “Psycho”), and my three near-perfect daughters of the in-law persuasion. And here’s another confession … Continue reading →

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Carolyn Fallon: Spring into better health

Posted on 13 March, 2013 by vdaehn1

You may not be aware that March is National Nutrition Month. To be honest, this fact escaped my knowledge until recently, when my 13-year-old cousin was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. This motivated me to do some research on how … Continue reading →

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Christina Olcott: I think I’ll keep him

Posted on 15 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

That drive from Gothenburg to Kearney, Neb., was the longest and shortest drive I’ve ever made. I spent most of it texting my bestie, freaking out about what I was about to do. Yes, I was driving and texting. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Why I don’t need flowers from my love on Valentine’s Day

Posted on 14 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

I have mixed emotions about Valentine’s Day. As I was preparing to attend my daughters’ Valentine’s Day parties this week, I thought back to when I had those classroom parties when I was  young. I remember sitting there for hours … Continue reading →

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Sara Todd: I wouldn’t give it up for the world

Posted on 8 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

It’s been a crazy month here in our little home. My son turned 3. Already. How does it happen so fast? Where does this time go? He was my teeny tiny Tanner. He wasn’t even 6 lbs. when he was … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Birthdays, Blogs, Health, Kids, Pregnancy | 2 Comments

Christina Olcott: I’m back

Posted on 6 February, 2013 by vdaehn1

I updated my Facebook profile last week. I had been wanting to do it for some time but kept putting it off. I changed back to my maiden name, and it was the weirdest thing I have done in a … Continue reading →

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Lauren Bonk: New-baby setbacks

Posted on 25 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

Life with Lucy has been pretty awesome so far. A little frazzled and a little sleep-deprived but definitely awesome. That being said, her arrival has brought a few… let’s call them setbacks to our household. Before Lucy, Charlie had been … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Kids, Toddlers | 1 Comment

Lauren Bonk: Great baby gifts actually pamper Mom

Posted on 18 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

Earlier this year (before I got pregnant), somebody asked me what to buy for their friends who had just had a baby.  I don’t remember what I told them, but I doubt it was anything too original. Now that I’m … Continue reading →

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Sara Todd: Stop comparing (and give yourself a little grace)

Posted on 17 January, 2013 by vdaehn1

A few weeks ago, I was invited to a Pampered Chef Party. I accepted because the hostess is one of my best friends. I had no idea what I was getting myself into and that the night would end with … Continue reading →

Posted in Baking, Being a grown-up, Being happy, Food, Friends, Meal planning | 3 Comments