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When do you use generic brands?

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:14:59 +0000

I use Target brand (Up and Up) dandruff shampoo, but prefer Tresemme conditioner. Costco brand (Kirkland) baby wipes are pretty hard to beat, but I spring for Pampers Cruisers diapers. I despise the scent of Up and Up’s bedtime baby bubble bath, as compared to Johnson’s, but don’t mind the difference in smell of Target brand’s [...]

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Happy birthday to my mama

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:11:48 +0000

We couldn’t be more alike, and we couldn’t be more different. She’s crazy, my mother. Our mother-daughter relationship has always been a roller coaster of a ride, but aren’t they all? We bicker and tease in between giggles and heartfelt chats. Skype has bridged a gap between us that I didn’t even realize existed. She’s stubborn and [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Nothin’ sweeter

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:49:06 +0000

The monster and his pal giggle it up at DCA. Not pictured: The 6-year-old who was making them giggle. Share your photos: OC Moms Flickr group Previously on Wordless Wednesday: Wordless Wednesday: Nothin’ sweeter is a post from: The Mom Blog

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It’s not a bust if the kid is happy

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:16:03 +0000

We lost our nanny, so this mama had to work from home on Friday and take an impromptu vacation day on Monday to play with Sam. I know, life is tough. FRIDAY I spent much of the day working, so Sam didn’t get out much. I vowed to pack the next three days with happy kid times for [...]

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Become a fan of the Mom Blog on Facebook

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:39:59 +0000

The Mom Blog has finally gotten with the program and set up a fan page on Facebook. Check us out at facebook.com/themomblog. It’s mostly being maintained by me (Roxanne), but Theresa will take over some days, I’m sure. We’ve got over 100 fans so far, but we’re looking for more, so we decided to offer a cool [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Never too old

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:19:38 +0000

Much to my surprise, I discovered over the weekend that I’m not too old to ride roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain, and definitely still young enough to pose with Bugs Bunny and Tweety Bird. Share your photos: OC Moms Flickr group Previously on Wordless Wednesday: Wordless Wednesday: Never too old is a post from: The Mom [...]

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Over-sharing — and not really caring

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 01:59:45 +0000

I talk about my kid too much. Local blog Hip Moms Who Work pointed out in the post, “What women do wrong,” that talking incessantly about your child is obnoxious. Of eight things on the list, that was one of my downfalls for sure. I blab on and on about my kid whenever I can. I [...]

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Happy would-be birthday to my beloved pup

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 23:07:05 +0000

Today would have been my pup Roosevelt’s 7th birthday, were he still alive. He was put to sleep in December due to unforeseen and unfortunate complications. I took the picture of my monster in the tub a few days ago, quite by accident, using my iPhone. It reminded me of the picture I took of my [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: Refrigerator proclamations

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:00:54 +0000

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Army files charges against single mom

Roxanne Hack, staff writer — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:44:58 +0000

In November, I posted about single mom Alexis Hutchinson, who missed her deployment flight due to childcare issues. At the time, it was being reported that she could face criminal charges. Now, the Army has filed charges against Hutchinson, and she could face jail time and dishonorable discharge. There are many comments and opinions about this topic, [...]

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