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How Do I Love Thee, Teachers?
School is starting! On behalf of every mother who has spent all Summer covering her children with sun screen, washed every single towels in the … [Read more...]
Climbing Toy Mountain
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“Ahoy, m’ hearties!” and Pass the Fries!
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Fashion skips a generation
My mother was the best-dressed mom on my block if not on the entire Eastside of El Paso. I, on the other hand, would have run around in pjs every day … [Read more...]
The most dangerous people on television — interior designers
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Crib Notes – June 14th
For Father's Day it's time to send out a special shout-out to all the Dads who stay at home with their kids. Let's face it, even in these … [Read more...]



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