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the allstate foundation’s drive it home show {a recap}

April 17, 2013 by · Leave a Comment
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last week, i was given the opportunity to attend an event about teen driving sponsored by the allstate foundation & the national safety council.  although i am not the parent of a teenager, i AM the parent of a tween and - before i know it - my first born child will be behind the wheel.  the mere thought of having a teen driver in a few short years is enough to give me heart palpitations. {i attended the event with my blogging bestie, in the center, & we also met the genius behind mom on dealz.  and, no, i don't always have a flower pot on my head!} back in the 1990s when i got my driver's license, i had a learner's permit for a few months and i remember standing in front of a judge when i was issued my "real" driver's license.  i remember being frustrated because i was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clever Girls Collective, driving, Family, sponsored ·

the drive it home show {a.k.a. an invitation for local readers}

April 3, 2013 by · Leave a Comment

  hey local readers!  i'd love for you to join me at the DRIVE IT HOME SHOW, presented by the National Safety Council and Allstate foundation, on Wednesday, april 10th.  if you have a tween, teen, or are concerned about teen driving safety, it will be an informative {and entertaining!} event.  please fee free to share this post with anyone who might like to attend. details are as follows: what:  Drive it Home Show, presented by the National Safety Council and Allstate Foundation when:  wednesday, april 10th from 7pm to 8:15pm where:  sandler center for the performing arts {201 market street, virginia beach, va  23462} price:  FREE!  {no tickets required} parking:  if you're a hampton roads local and are familiar with virginia beach's town … [Read more...]

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guess who’s back?

January 18, 2013 by · 3 Comments

whew. that was a l-o-n-g blogging hiatus.  honestly?  it was completely unintentional.  after all, i was on the computer nearly every day since my last blog post.  but, i guess wasting away on twitter & facebook is much easier than coming up with blog content...sometimes. so what have i been up to? well, i got a fresh, new look thanks to this fabulous lady.  i am IN LOVE with my blog's new look & i think a new design is just what i needed to get back into the blogging groove. my long winter break is about to come to an end.  i start student teaching next week.  i'm nervous.  i'm excited.  and, i'm glad that my graduate school career is nearing its end. i spent a lot of time with my family over the holidays.  my mother visited us for a while and, shortly … [Read more...]

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chicken pot pie with a twist.

December 6, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Southwestern Chicken Pot Pie

sometimes, on saturday mornings, i relax in bed and watch food network.  of course, sometimes i watch food network late at night, too.   i've decided that it doesn't matter what time of day you watch food network...you always get HUNGRY.  but, back to what i was saying about watching food network in bed on a saturday morning... an episode of the best thing i ever made was on television.  the focus of that particular day's epsiode?  chicken.  we eat a LOT of chicken.  i try my very best to vary the chicken dishes that i make...i'm constantly on the hunt for new, yummy chicken dishes.  yummy chicken dishes like sunny anderson's southwestern chicken pot pie.  not only is this recipe ridiculously delicious, but it's also super easy to make {yes, even the homemade crust is easy … [Read more...]

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rock out with your…family.

December 6, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
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This post is brought to you by The New Santa Fe from Hyundai. Think your family rocks? Show us by uploading a photo of your family rocking out. Enter now for a chance to win great prizes. my family rocks.  and, no, i'm not just saying that because i'm the momma.  i'm saying that because we DO rock. music is a big part of our lives.  some of you might cringe when i say this, but my husband and i do not censor what we listen to when our children are present.  i'm not saying we listen to gangsta rap.  i'm saying that, well, my kids listen to what we listen to...always have, always will. yes, i listened to my fair share "kiddie music" and, to this day, laurie berkner's "victor vito" is still my favorite.  but, as my children have gotten older, they've grown to appreciate music and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clever Girls Collective, concerts, Family, music, sponsored ·
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