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Food…Glorious Food…

Posted on January 29, 2013 by llpitlwp
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Last week I had a few moments to sit down and relax around lunch time, which is when “The Chew” airs in Chicago. Now I love Mario Batali, but not so much the others on the show. Whenever Mario speaks … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandmas & Grandpas, Moms & Dads | Tagged food expiration dates, Food freshness | 1 Reply

Weekend reading….

Posted on January 25, 2013 by llpitlwp
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  HPV Vaccine is All About Cancer Prevention « Shot of Prevention. Look, I know this is a difficult vaccine for people on many, many levels. Even those who completely believe in the science of vaccination sometimes hesitate when asked to … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandmas & Grandpas, Parenting | Tagged Amy Chua and parenting, Children's vaccines, HPV, HPV Vaccine, Tiger Mom, Vaccinations | Leave a reply

Moms can be #LouderThanGuns

Posted on January 24, 2013 by llpitlwp
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Ever since the Newtown tragedy, I have been reading about gun control and the arguments that have ensued. Today, I am joining a group of moms, who are #LouderthanGuns because after becoming a blogger as a grandmother, I really believe … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandmas & Grandpas, Moms & Dads | Tagged #LouderThanGuns, children, gun control, gun violence | 3 Replies

Toast Tuesday…

Posted on January 22, 2013 by llpitlwp
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Yesterday, I was introduced to another blog that could become another of my favorites!   I love food and enjoy cooking. These days easy and healthy recipes are a must in our house. So, I am introducing all of you … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandmas & Grandpas, Moms & Dads | Tagged Barilla Pasta Spaghetti Carbonara, blogs, Food, Mom a la Mode | 2 Replies

Weekend Reading….

Posted on January 18, 2013 by llpitlwp
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  Here are a few of my favorite reads for this week…I hope you have a relaxing weekend! Enjoy… What To Do When Toddlers Say NO | Janet Lansbury. He’s feeling his independence. Don’t let it rattle you in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandmas & Grandpas, Moms & Dads, Parenting | Tagged Childhood Apraxia of Speech, Children and Carseats, Toddler behavior | Leave a reply

Miscarriage…coping with the “unspeakable”

Posted on January 17, 2013 by llpitlwp
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  Miscarriage, like early pregnancy, is still a largely private affair. Unlike births and deaths, it has no rituals to mark it. Even close friends can feel at a loss with no script to follow. Co-workers rarely hear of false … Continue reading →

Posted in Pregnancy | Tagged coping, early pregnancy test, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Miscarriage | Leave a reply

Flu or Cold??? or just sick?

Posted on January 10, 2013 by llpitlwp
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This is “flu” season and you can become very sick …it is epidemic in some cities. Even if you have had a flu shot you can come down with Influenza symptoms that were not covered by the “flu vaccine”. Here … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandmas & Grandpas, Kids, Moms & Dads | Tagged Chicago, CVS Minute Clinic, flu, Flu shots | Leave a reply

A New Year … Bring it…

Posted on January 8, 2013 by llpitlwp
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Welcome 2013…the last few weeks of 2012 have been hectic ones, complicated by the flu, which stopped at our house and has lingered right into the New Year! Our holidays were wonderful, although we had to make a few schedule … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fashionistas, Grandmas & Grandpas, Holidays, Moms & Dads | Tagged 2013, baby fashion, Borrow Baby Couture, Holidays 2012 | Leave a reply

The Day after Christmas…

Posted on December 28, 2012 by llpitlwp
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This has been hectic week and this morning there is a quiet settling over our home… It has been many years since our last bout with “flu” during the holidays. When my own kids were very young, I recall spending … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandmas & Grandpas, Moms & Dads | Tagged Christmas 2012 | Leave a reply

Coping with life… and …death…

Posted on December 19, 2012 by llpitlwp
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there has been an ongoing turmoil in my heart and head since hearing the tragic news last Friday. to be truly honest … I was recovering from anesthesia when I was told about the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut… children cut … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Grandmas & Grandpas, Moms & Dads | Tagged death of a child | Leave a reply

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