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When an almost three-year-old reads…

August 22, 2012 by Elaine

Someone I know that lives in this house and is short and naturally blond and female likes books a lot lately. She takes them into bed with her before nap and bed time at night.  She “reads” them while TRYING to go potty (oh Lord help me…) She makes up her own stories from the…

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Filed Under: Baby K, fun stuff, Kids, reading, video, Wordfull Wednesday

Let’s Face it, Boys Love Poop Jokes – Super Diaper Baby 2 Review & Giveaway

August 9, 2011 by Elaine

The B Man is full on reading these days and he just finished the second Harry Potter book.  He starts 2nd grade next week.  I’m not bragging, just mentioning… 😉 So, when I was asked to review the new Super Diaper Baby 2 book I thought he would love it since well, the subject matter…

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Filed Under: boys, fun stuff, Giveaways, reading, reviews, Super Diaper Baby, The B Man

LaRue Across America – Book Review & Giveaway

March 17, 2011 by Elaine

We are always happy to have a new book to read around here! Thankfully there is never a shortage due to the fact that my children’s lineage includes many book lovers, including but not limited to their Grandparents and Great Grandparents. (although my father would be the first to say that he’s more of a…

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Filed Under: Giveaways, Kids, reading, reviews

Have Your Cake and Read It Too

January 24, 2011 by Elaine

I probably shouldn’t have had another piece. Actually no… I just shouldn’t have, no “probably” about it. But it was just a sliver… although mid-cut I decided I wanted a little more than a sliver and began to cut my piece at an angle, afterward gingerly gathering all the crumbs that landed as I changed…

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Filed Under: hobbies, reading, writing

Back to Books

January 20, 2009 by Elaine

I don’t read a lot. Ok wait. I do read quite a bit but most of what I read these days can be found within the four little corners of my wonderful laptop screen (that as I am writing this, my husband is trying to sweet talk back to life, so… so am I! Please…

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Filed Under: Misc., reading

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 15 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five kids: together, ages 19, 16, 16, 14 and 14 and crazy but lovely dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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