shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Feb 10, 2012, 9:00 am
Take Your Cupcakes from Ordinary to EXTRAORDINARY! I have to admit that I have a major sweet tooth.  I love cake, especially the icing.  My hubby's birthday was coming up and I happened to stumble upon a review on another blog for Cupcake Cuties.  When I saw how adorable th...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Feb 9, 2012, 7:55 am
Those of you have been reading my blog for a while, might remember a post I wrote two years ago that spoke of my sister-in-law's husband Jeff's passing.   I did not blog much about this at the time out of respect for our family's privacy and grief.   My sister-in-law Marne gave m...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Feb 8, 2012, 9:14 am
My bookshelves need a good reorganizing right now.  They are pretty much the "catch all" when I don't know where to place something. And yes, we still have our Christmas stuff out, including our Christmas tree.   I'm hoping to get it all put away by St. Patrick's Day. ...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Feb 7, 2012, 8:00 am
Did you know that Build-A-Bear Workshop is celebrating its 15th birthday this year?  The company opened its doors in St. Louis Galleria October 27, 1997 and has grown to become a global brand that is recognized as a company with heart. Happy Birthday Build-A-Bear! They will also be ce...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Feb 6, 2012, 12:01 am
Meet the Little Angels Inspired by LITTLE ANGELS Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment presents LITTLE ANGELS, the fresh, faith-based, animated educational series for children and their parents, available on DVD on February 14. From execut...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Feb 3, 2012, 11:36 am
Are you familiar with children's author and illustrator Jan Brett?  I absolutely LOVE her books and used them frequently when I worked in the classroom.  She is a New England author and one that you will definitely want to check out if you aren't familiar with her work. I recently foun...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Feb 1, 2012, 11:14 am
Baby girl's two front teeth are coming in! For more Wordless Wednesday, visit Five Minutes for Mom.  You can also link up your W/W post below.
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 31, 2012, 9:00 am
I Just Can't Take It Anymore! Summary from the publisher: Can a small slim book change your life? This one can! Pairing hilarious photos of children with beautifully simple words, I Just Can't Take it Anymore will cheer up even the most dis...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 30, 2012, 9:19 am
This week I am participating in the Mom Blog Monday Blog Hop from  The Not-So-Secret Confessions of a First Time Mom, Luxury Living Frugal Style, and So Easy Being Green.  This is a great way to network and meet other bloggers!  I hope you'll leave your Facebook link below.  (You can also add...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 27, 2012, 8:11 am
Have you heard about the Little Angels from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment?  This is a faith-based animated series created by Roma Downey exclusively for preschoolers (you may remember her from the t.v. series "Touched by an Angel"). Well these little cuties are coming to DVD ...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 26, 2012, 9:58 am
You may remember my post back in December about my foot. Well, I've been wearing a walking boot for a couple of weeks now. And I am going to physical therapy. The swelling in my foot just started to go down this week, and I am now able to tolerate heat. The MRI I had didn't show any f...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 25, 2012, 9:29 am
                             Yep, that's my kitchen counter somewhere under there.  Can you relate? For more Wordless Wednesday, visit Five Minutes for Mom.  You can also link up your W/W post below. (function() { var po = document.cr...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 24, 2012, 9:42 am
Finding Nemo in Disney Digital 3D is coming to theaters in September!  This was one of my son's favorite movies when he was little.   How fun that they are going to release it in 3D! Can you imagine seeing this come up close to your face? My favorite character f...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 23, 2012, 8:52 am
Thank you to everyone who entered the Buddha Bellies Monthly Onesie Sticker set giveaway!  The winner according to random.org is #12 RealtorSD. Congratulations! (function() { var po = document.createElement('script'); po.type = 'text/javascript...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 20, 2012, 8:02 am
Here is how Aloha Friday works from Kailani's blog An Island Life: In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 19, 2012, 8:00 am
About the Company:   Earth's Best's mission is to provide "better for baby" products with the freshest, purest ingredients.  Their Quality Promise ensures that each ingredient is tested for pesticides and potentially harmful residues.   Our Quality PromiseEarth's Best organic infant fo...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 18, 2012, 12:44 pm
"A Mile In His Shoes" just released on DVD January 12th Rated PG About The Movie "A Mile In His Shoes": Only a miracle can help baseball coach Arthur “Murph” Murphy (Dean Cain) and his losing minor league baseball team. As Murph sets out to recruit new talent for...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 9, 2012, 12:01 am
If you've been surfing the web, you probably have stumbled upon Rafflecopter.  It's this really EASY way to run a giveaway on your blog (or if you like to enter contests, it's an easy way to enter!).   I have used Rafflecopter many times and has definitely been a time saver!  It'...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 4, 2012, 8:19 am
Yep, I got the boot.  Needless to say, I'm keeping pretty busy taking care of baby girl and trying to walk with my new friend for a week.  I'm hoping that I will only need it that long, but won't know until my next appointment. Ever worn one of these? For more W/W (or not so ...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Jan 4, 2012, 8:00 am
One of the latest trends for mamas is dressing up your baby in a monthly onesie. It makes an adorable photo op and is a wonderful gift idea for baby showers. However, it can be a bit expensive to purchase a onesie that is printed or stitched for every month of baby's first year. I...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Dec 28, 2011, 3:32 pm
(this is a faux fireplace) For more Wordless Wednesday, visit Five Minutes for Mom.  You can also add your W/W post to the linky.
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Dec 27, 2011, 11:28 am
My blog is going to be on a brief hiatus for a bit. Before Christmas, I found out that I tore a ligament in my foot and am supposed to stay completely off it. My sweet in-laws are here helping me take care of baby girl while I am stuck in bed. This was not the ...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Nov 3, 2011, 10:00 am
Genre:                                      Family ComedyRating:                                      PGU.S. Release Date:                 November 23, 2011Cast:                        �...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Nov 2, 2011, 12:00 am
These were my dolls when I was a little girl.  I've been looking forward to passing them along to her! For more Wordless Wednesday, visit Five Minutes for Mom. You can also leave the link to your post in the linky below.
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Nov 1, 2011, 8:45 am
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: * Grab your current read * Open to a random page * Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page * BE CAREFUL NOT TO IN...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 28, 2011, 10:20 am
Here is how Aloha Friday works from Kailani's blog An Island Life: In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 26, 2011, 8:14 am
For more Wordless Wednesday, visit Five Minutes for Mom. You can also leave the link to your post in the linky below.
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 25, 2011, 11:16 am
Are you a Winnie The Pooh fan? I have loved Winnie and his friends since I was a kid. My favorite character growing up was Tigger because of all his energy and "bouncy springs." As an adult, I think I've grown a bit more fond of Eeyore (maybe it's the pessimist in me). I am so ex...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 24, 2011, 11:41 am
The holiday season from now through New Year's is my favorite time of year.   I love the cool, crisp fall weather, trips to the pumpkin patch, festivals, and yummy food like apple butter.  I also enjoy the special family time and reflection of Thanksgiving.  My absolute favorite is Christmas wher...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 21, 2011, 8:08 am
Here is how Aloha Friday works from Kailani's blog An Island Life: In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 18, 2011, 11:38 am
The Mighty Macs is opening in theaters this Friday, Oct. 21st!    This rated G family-friendly movie will entertain sports fans of various ages. ABOUT THE MOVIE "The Mighty Macs": It's 1971. Cathy Rush is a woman ahead of her time .....
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 14, 2011, 8:58 am
Today my guest author is Melody Carlson award winning author of over two hundred books for adults, tweens, teens, and children.   About Melody Carlson Melody Carlson is the award-winning auth...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 12, 2011, 7:30 am
                                Shooting a corn cannon is lots of fun! For more Wordless Wednesday, visit Five Minutes for Mom. You can also leave your W/W link below.
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 10, 2011, 8:49 am
Last night, while watching The Amazing Race on CBS with my son (which was on time delay again grrr!), I changed the channel to Mama Mia during commercials. Exactly what a 12 year old boy wants to watch, right? But this mama wanted a girly musical fix so despite my son's protests, I tortured him w...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 5, 2011, 11:03 am
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 4, 2011, 8:00 am
Do you have a major Star Wars fan at your house? I have one major Star Wars fan who is incredibly excited about the release of all 6 episodes on Blu-ray on Sept. 16th Star Wars: The Complete Saga courtesy of Lucasfilm Ltd. and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. In fact, it's on his Christ...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Oct 3, 2011, 8:30 am
It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 22, 2011, 9:26 am
I love Lands' End quality and durability, especially their winter coats, scarves, and mittens. I thought I would share with you this great deal: Today starts the Lands' End Friends and Family Event. Sept. 22-27 2011 you can save 25% off site-wide and get FREE shipping with your o...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 21, 2011, 7:53 am
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 20, 2011, 11:04 am
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: * Grab your current read * Open to a random page * Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page * BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 19, 2011, 9:04 am
About The Movie "The Shunning": Before she succumbs to cancer, the dying wish of Laura Mayfield-Bennett is to be reunited with the daughter she never knew. Unfortunately, that daughter, Katie Lapp, is a member of the Amish order. Katie is about to be married, but uneasy about the pa...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 15, 2011, 9:09 am
I don't know about you, but it's been a long week for me. I have been running on low for a few days in a row and am really looking forward to the weekend. The Attic Baby and I turned up some Toby Mac this morning and danced around the living room for a pick-me-up. I thought I'd share it with you...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 14, 2011, 9:16 am
It was a little chilly the other morning (about 60 degrees) so we tried on our first pair of jeans.  So cute!  We can't wait for fall! For more Wordless Wednesday, visit Five Minutes for Mom. You can also leave your W/W link below.
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 12, 2011, 11:10 am
A three-time Dove Award winner, including the Gospel Music Association’s 2000 New Artist of the Year recipient, and multiple ASCAP Award winner, Ginny Owens has sold nearly one million albums. A top performer on the Christian radio charts with hits like “If You Want Me To,” “Free” and “I...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 9, 2011, 8:58 am
Here is how Aloha Friday works from Kailani's blog An Island Life: In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 7, 2011, 8:34 am
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Sep 6, 2011, 10:19 am
Cooler weather is on the way, and I am looking forward to it! One of my favorite things about cooler weather is being able to dress the Attic Baby in adorable outfits and accessories. And what could be cuter than a baby hat? Beanie Designs has ...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Aug 30, 2011, 12:35 pm
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: * Grab your current read * Open to a random page * Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page * BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Aug 26, 2011, 9:43 am
Here is how Aloha Friday works from Kailani's blog An Island Life: In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that we take it easy and look forward to the weekend. So I thought that on Fridays I would take it easy on posting, too. Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing...
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shelly d. posted an article on The Attic Girl - Aug 25, 2011, 10:03 am
About the company... "We are also is a small, privately-owned company. We are passionate about what we do and have a lot of fun working together! We started Peter Rabbit Organics for the simple reason that we found it hard to find healthy snacks with no added salt, sugar or artific...
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