Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 5, 2009, 5:47 pm
The Burb Mom Editors tapped into the Official Burb Mom Contributor Brain Trust (O.B.M.C.B.T.) to find out what they are getting or suggesting as gifts for their kids.  We are going to compile the inf...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 5, 2009, 9:00 am
There’s nothing that distracts a grammar fanatic, or a child’s teacher, more from the content of a paper than grammatical errors. Like spelling errors, these are slips that almost anyone can m...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 5, 2009, 7:12 am
LLELA is hosting A Homestead Christmas on Saturday, December 12 from noon to 3 pm. My family and I attended last year and had a really good time. It created some family memories for us while stepp...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 5, 2009, 1:47 am
For my Mommy Friends in our CoOp group, I made these: The inspiration came from some homemade body scrub that Jessie made for me as a birthday gift…which was the best! The project was very easy...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 4, 2009, 4:58 pm
For those of you new to the series, you can start by reading about the donated room here. I love those vinyl wall decals. I think they’re cool because they look like custom painted murals for a...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 4, 2009, 9:35 am
“Smile, sweet baby girl.” “Come on, precious, give mama a smile.” “SMILE, please.” “If you do not look at the camera and smile like you are happy, I will s...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 4, 2009, 9:00 am
Follow these steps to a perfectly wrapped present:
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 4, 2009, 4:00 am
We learned about solar energy today by making s’mores in our own home made solar oven. Here are the supplies we used: Of course, we had to sample our ingredients, just to make sure they were ...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 4, 2009, 2:28 am
So last night we decorated the ol Christmas tree. In the forty-five minutes it took us to do this, I believe there were two spankings administered, a few trips to time-out, some biting, some pushing,...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Dec 3, 2009, 3:02 pm
We had a wonderful time at Casa Manana Children’s Theater in Fort Worth where we saw the play, “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town”. Nicholas was excited to see the giant inflatable San...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 19, 2009, 2:00 pm
Greater Lewisville Early Childhood PTA Annual December Auction Where? Flower Mound United Methodist Church (3950 Bruton Orand Flower Mound, TX 75022) When? December 14th, 2009 9:30-11:30am What do ...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 19, 2009, 9:00 am
In my early mommy days, I was the cruise director for an only dainty daughter. I was an expert on pony tails and pom poms, Barbies and ballet lessons, tutus and tights. I adorned my little angel in ru...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 19, 2009, 4:00 am
I can’t sing.  I can’t dance.  I can’t play any musical instruments (despite the fact that I took piano lessons for 6 years, but that’s besides the point).  One talent that ...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 19, 2009, 3:52 am
Picking the right preschool for your child can be a stressful and complicated process. I have gone through the process about 6 times in my parenting history and every time was a pain.  So many questi...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 18, 2009, 2:00 pm
The first week that we lived in the hostel, our cook, Hanatu, made us the most delicious and moist chocolate cake!   Hanatu has cooked at the hostel for 17 years and she does a wonderful job. Anyhow...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 18, 2009, 9:00 am
I’ve always loved science. I even wanted to be a micro-biologist at one time in my pre-children life. Of course, science experiments are lots of fun for me, especially gross ones Check this ...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 18, 2009, 4:00 am
Last year, I found some little turkey place card holders on clearance & I pulled them out for our Thanksgiving dinner this year. Reese was really excited about making the place cards with everyone...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 18, 2009, 12:00 am
I drive a 5-speed Honda. I love it. I love driving fast (when I’m alone in the car) and something about shifting gears quickly kinda gives me a facade that I’m a speedster racing to and fro. I th...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 17, 2009, 2:00 pm
There’s nothing like a long weekend at the beach… …especially if you’re lucky enough to stay in the Coastal Living Beach Home, on Bald Head Island. Toss in 8 of your best friends, a p...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 17, 2009, 9:00 am
I hope my children will look back on today And see a mother who had time to play. There will be years for cleaning and cooking But children grow up while we’re not looking. Dusting and scr...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 14, 2009, 10:26 am
Two days before the Maiden turned three, she decided to be Big.  First, she decided to stop throwing fits.  (That lasted two days.  Please do not ask me to elaborate.) Second, she decided that she...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 13, 2009, 9:00 am
You know what I did this past weekend? Thanks to Chevy and BurbMom.net – I got a chance to experience a world I knew nothing about! NASCAR!! I was lucky enough to be given two tickets to the Di...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 13, 2009, 4:00 am
It is time again to cater to the concentration-challenged reader. Whoo hoo! Really, can’t we all agree that 140 character answers might be the solution to a lot of the world’s long-winde...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 13, 2009, 12:00 am
Not 911, of course…just the Non-Emergency Line. I am sitting here laughing at myself as I write this. So – on Friday I had a meeting with my wonderful sales rep, Rachel. We were finishing up our...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 12, 2009, 2:00 pm
Looking for an easy craft to add some spice to your kitchen for Thanksgiving? Try this idea we saw last year. You can even do it with the kiddos! You will need: Citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruits,...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 12, 2009, 9:00 am
Come on out to the Barnes & Noble in Highland Village for their second Local Author Day, where they host authors from the local area. There are over 20 authors scheduled to attend with books from many...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 12, 2009, 4:00 am
The other night I was watching  2 of the 3 boys.  We’re big fans of the breakfast for dinner phenomena so we decided to make pancakes. Knowing that I have a flair for all things unique and differ...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 11, 2009, 2:00 pm
Today we went to the most incredible theatrical show! It is called Walking With Dinosaurs. The production is from the UK but currently touring in the US. There were 17 life-sized dinosaurs that mov...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 11, 2009, 9:00 am
This is a super fun announcement on behalf of Burb Mom contributor, Amy Locurto: I ♥ Faces website had a “Best Faces” photo contest this summer and created a book displaying the beautif...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 11, 2009, 4:00 am
My favorite things about the holidays, besides the food, are the smells. From October to January, I want my home to smell the way I feel. Warm, welcoming, happy. Growing up, my Mom took great care in...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 11, 2009, 12:00 am
Dear Apple, I know you kinda have a big head about yourself…I understand.  You love that you have smart commercials razzin’ on PC users, you love that you can make a huge profit off your overpri...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 10, 2009, 7:00 pm
Here are two accounts of the weekend’s festivities at Texas Motor Speedway due to Chevy’s generosity to Burb Mom readers. The first story comes from Laurie who writes from the West side o...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 10, 2009, 2:00 pm
Maclaren USA is a top name in the baby stroller industry. City dwelling moms sporting stilettos are spotted pushing these fashionable strollers as well as the average suburb mom hurrying through the l...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 3, 2009, 3:37 pm
In my pre-mommy days I used to cart around quite the stylish handbags. Some were so quaint and tiny, they merely had room for a drivers license, lipstick, and a $20 bill. These days such quaint purse...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 3, 2009, 4:00 am
With millions of American children settled back into the routine of a new school year, it’s time for parents to get ready for parent-teacher conferences. According to Cheryl Murzyn of the Flower Mou...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 2, 2009, 11:24 am
My Reid(6). My sweet, sweet Reid. He is my calm, easy-going, go-with-the-flow, laughing, try anything once, breezy kid. Life is light around Reid, except for two burning questions that he takes VER...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Nov 1, 2009, 1:01 am
A few months ago the Sci-Tech Discovery Center opened it’s doors for the first time with the traveling show, Grossology. It is located in Frisco in a warehouse setting that will be getting a co...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 31, 2009, 6:00 pm
Thanks to a writing project on old horror movies, I’ve become hooked on the classic scary stuff.  For two weeks straight, I watched them constantly: everything from Frankenstein to the old 1920...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 31, 2009, 9:00 am
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and they should be; they’re bright, glamorous, sparkling, and expensive…everything I would like to be.  Everything any mom would like to be. And ...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 30, 2009, 10:11 pm
The 80s was MY hair decade.  No matter how I did my hair, it resulted in big hair. Big hair was socially acceptable.  Big hair was celebrated.  Big hair was IN. I was in big hair heaven. Then ca...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 30, 2009, 8:00 pm
During my pregnancy with my second child, several thoughts ran through my head. How was I going to survive with a newborn and a 20 month old? Would I ever get to go to the bathroom alone again until...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 30, 2009, 3:00 pm
When my first child was about seven months old, I slipped in that first magical DVD into our DVD player. Hesitant to expose my precious bundle of joy to the ole picture box, but in desperate need a fe...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 30, 2009, 10:00 am
Do you have advice on what potty chairs are most helpful? Simple? Or a chair with all the bells and whistles?? Help!
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 12, 2009, 10:00 am
Don’t forget, you can have your own chance to test drive several new cars by Chevy, including the 2010 Equinox2010 Camaro this Thursday at the Chevy Tent at the State Fair of Texas.  Check out ...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 10, 2009, 4:00 pm
During a recent morning routine of having the children get dressed, fed, and their hair and teeth brushed I noticed that my two preschoolers were starting to look a bit more like shaggy dogs rather t...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 10, 2009, 8:00 am
Wednesday, April 1-  My first real “stay-at-home” mom day —————————————- 7:00 Wednesday morning started out normal...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 9, 2009, 3:00 pm
What’s more fun than taking a tour of the State Fair of Texas food? I’m sad to say, this is one of the highlights of my year. I usually make it my mission to try as many fried foods as my...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 9, 2009, 10:00 am
Yes – I like mowing the lawn. Yes that is an actual picture of me mowing the lawn taken with my phone that is always in my back pocket. Anyone driving by would think I most certainly had lost m...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 9, 2009, 5:00 am
As a first time mom and someone who wears the same type of clothes all year, I was taken back with the first cold spell of the season. It hadn’t even dawned on me that my child didn’t have...
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Texasholly posted an article on Burb Mom - Oct 9, 2009, 1:00 am
So I’ve been dog-sitting this past weekend. Those of you who know me well find this quite humorous seeing as how I’m not exactly an “animal-lover.” I had to start identifying myself as a non-...
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