Mom 2.0 Summit Recap
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So, you say to yourself, it’s been a while since IT Girl got back from Mom 2, where the heck is her recap post? Everyone else who is everyone has already written theirs! Was she taken out by the …
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On Mantras and Meanings
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Later this week I leave for Mom 2.0 Summit where I will be learning, connecting and speaking with some amazing people. The posts will get a little lighter then, but for now, I’m still thinking about Julie. Julie was a …
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Missing You
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Last week, we lost a very close friend of ours to cancer. Sure, cancer sometimes wins in the end, but it was utterly and completely inconceivable that it would take the life of our sweet Julie. I met Julie almost …
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Mom 2.0 Summit – Help Me Make Our Session ROCK
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Next week, I will be speaking at Mom 2.0 Summit. HARD TO BELIEVE IT’S NEXT WEEK. After agreeing to do it last year, it seemed like it was going to be so long ago, and now it’s here. In case …
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Happy Birthday For Dummies!
Here at Wiley, 2011 is a big year, bigger than most. It’s the year that we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the For Dummies series. Yes, 20 years ago, DOS For Dummies was published, and a phenomenon was born. …
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Duck Tales
In perhaps the greatest understatement ever, I have to tell you that my son loves the ladies and the Disney ladies are no exception. Unlike his sister, who was petrified of characters till she was about 6, IT Boy loves …
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New Kingdom Keepers #4
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This morning, I put Soccer Girl on a bus bound for Nature’s Classroom. I’d love to expand upon what NC is, how great it is for the kids involved, and what a wonderful experience it is. I find myself, however, …
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Walking in My Shoes
Last month was winter break for the kids at Soccer Girl’s school. Since we are attending Disney Social Media Moms, I didn’t feel I should take more time off to cover the 4 days she was missing school. Also, IT …
The Literary Gender Gap?
I’m back on BlogHer today, talking about whether there is a gender gap in literature, or are some columnists just prone to believing that without merit. Please go and check it out.
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Borders Books and Music Declaring Bankruptcy Affects More than the Store
Today, I’m hanging out on BlogHer, talking about Borders. For those not following the business press, Borders filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this morning, and announced they were closing over 200 stores. I wrote a rather personal post about my …
Unofficial Guide Giveaway results
All the winners have been contacted, so now is the time to say that EVERYONE WAS A WINNER. Yes, instead of drawing names, I decided that everyone should get copies of the Unofficial Guide to WDW, so books are now …
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Who Moved My Bookstore?
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Recently, I was reading a blog post from my buddy Carmen talking about her experiences at one of her local chain bookstores. It was a great post, but I drew a totally different conclusion than she did. Rather than yammer on …
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Walt Disney World Travel Book Giveaway! Week 2
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OK, it’s time to liven up our snowy landscape. It’s time for another travel book giveaway… If you’re attending the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration in March, or just planning your own family visit to the Mouse, you’re probably looking …
Back to the Bunker
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You’re probably sick of reading blogs where the blogger is griping about snow, ice and freezing temperatures. Well, you’re not going to find me breaking that trend. Today is the 6th snow day that my kids have had this school …
IT Boy Explains It All For You
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IT Boy’s favorite TV show in the whole world, by far, is Handy Manny. For those not among the tool-loving cognoscenti, Handy Manny follows the adventures of Sheetrock Hills beloved handyman Manny Garcia. Manny is bilingual, and the show teaches …
