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  • The Irresistible Pull of Laughter

    The Irresistible Pull of Laughter

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    The other day hubby was browsing Reddit and suddenly he started laughing. It was one of those infectious belly laughs that instantly grabs the attention of anyone nearby and makes them smile. I’m convinced that nothing pulls on the curiosity harder than figuring out what has made someone else truly laugh. Sure enough, as soon…

  • Lessons Learned from Buying a Used Elliptical

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    We’ve all done stupid things. Buying a used elliptical sounded so smart at the time. I was saving money, ensuring my wintertime happiness, and also giving my kiddos another outlet to burn off extra energy. Then reality bit me in the butt.

  • Good Morning Oatmeal

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    Most mornings for normal people consist of a few basic elements.  The alarm goes off and there is that moment of decision whether to get up or sleep a few more minutes. There is some sort of dressing and breakfast routine.  Depending on preference, the morning may take place in a few hectic minutes or…

  • The Untold Perils of Driving with Children

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    The other day we were out doing errands and heading to IFA, one of my kids favorite stores. They love looking at the baby chicks, duckies, and rabbits and all the different hutches and chicken coops. I like it be cause they have great prices on lawn fertilizer and stuff that you can’t get anywhere…

  • Potential, Check.

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    Yesterday, my family had a discussion about potential.  Strike that, yesterday I attempted to teach my kids about potential. Instead, I learned a lesson that I won’t soon forget. Never underestimate kids, they see things in different and unexpected ways.  They have the unique perspective of innocence and open-mindedness that an adult can’t match. This…

  • Everything is Awesome

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    We all love Mondays, right? No? Why are you all looking at me that way? Put down the pitchforks and hear me out.   For most, Monday mean a return to the drudgery of work and school and the unending cycle of stuff that must be done.  It symbolizes the end of the weekend, a…

  • Wuthering Heights – the Board Book

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    Happy Presidents’ Day everyone!  If you are state side I’m hoping you are all enjoying the holiday, if not I hope you having a marvelous day anyway. I visited my local library the other day and saw something that made my jaw drop, a board book of Wuthering Heights.  Generally, I consider the sole purpose…

  • Funny Sign – Watch Out!

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    Look closely at this sign, see if you notice anything strange or out of the ordinary. There, you see it? Yes, that’s a T-rex on the sign, which is apparently yet another traffic hazard here in the Western US along with traffic cones and rattlesnakes.  I have yet to spot one in my travels, I…

  • An Exercise in Video Game Patience

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    As with most my generation, I grew up with gaming systems.  They came into maturity around the same time I did.  Growing up, my brother and I would spend countless hours trying to work through different levels of various games.  Even in college I had one semester where I spent more time playing Chrono Cross…

  • Teaching Sewing to Kids

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    Jodi L. Milner
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    I’m a mom first, writer second.  I dream of being that kind of fabulous mom who comes up with all sorts of crazy and memorable activities for my kids.  Problem is, making up crazy and memorable activities takes lots of time and energy.  And, well, writing just takes lots of time. Needless to say, when…