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September 3
To Cell Phone or Not To Cell Phone
That is the question. I had to order my mom a new phone which arrived yesterday. In the process of opening the package, M’khai (7) says “ooh is that for me?” Really dude? You JUST started reading and now you think you are worthy of a cell phone. So I said, not until you’re 13, [...]
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September 1
Celeb Noir: Alicia Keys and Her Belly
In all my pregnancies, I’ve kept my belly wrapped up. The first exposed belly I saw was Keenan Ivory Wayan’s wife and that was many years ago. I remember thinking ‘where they do that at?’ Flash-forward to last month when pictures started circulating the web of a pregnant Alicia Keys vacationing, I couldn’t help but think ‘how [...]
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August 31
Site Seeing: Perusing The Web
Howdy folks! I am all done with the diva’s party and now onto Kayden’s-which is in 3 weeks. Here are a few things I want you to check out while I get some posts published. I wanted the kids to have a say in the party so I aksed them to vote on the music. [...]
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August 27
Ask Mom Noir: What’s A Good Hostess Gift?
Shut up!! I got my first email seeking advice. Flattered! So if you have a question, don’t forget I am only a click and a send button away. Email me today if you need help finding something or even if you just want to say hi! So today one reader is in search of a [...]
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August 26
Story Time: A Peek Into Our Library
We have story time every night before bed. I have a library in all the kids’ rooms and we have a schedule of who gets to pick the book of the night. So when it’s the diva’s turn, she picks one from her bookshelf and brings it into the boys’ room (story time always takes place there for some reason). I [...]
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August 25, 2010The British Are Coming
Well, they’re already here but they’re now shipping to the US. I found a few stores over in the UK that are shipping their cool duds to the US. First up asos.com I get everything here! Something for everyone and I’m not sure how they are selling Gap items but who cares! Next is next-as in [...]
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August 25, 2010Celeb Noir: Mrs. Obama
I very rarely see our FLOTUS looking bad but when I see her looking great, I must post about it. Maybe I’m gravitating towards this look because this is actually something in her closet I would wear! I love this Bohemian looking tunicy dress. She definitely gets a thumbs up from me on this get [...]
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August 24, 2010Site Seeing: Perusing The Web
Morning, I am busy prepping for Kennedy’s 2nd Birthday Fiesta. Dora will be making an appearance and I have to put some final touches on the scavenger hunt. I’ll still be posting today but here are a few things I wanted you to check out. Starting with this image: I needed to know this like [...]
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August 24, 2010Tees For Charity
I came across two companies recently whose work I love that are doing philanthropic work. First, the t-shirts, tanks and totes that the Italian fashion label Marni makes, feature artwork by impoverished kids from around the world. The end product goes right along with the label’s cool style. Countries such as Colombia and Tibet benefit [...]
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August 23, 2010Site Seeing: Be A Whistle Blower
FallingWhistles.com 100% of the sales from these pendant necklaces goes to advocating for the freedom and rehabilitation of child-soldiers in war-torn Congo. Available in a variety of finishes and metals. Do me a favor and blow a whistle.
