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Recipe for Orzo Pasta Salad
We love pasta salad any time of year, but it’s especially good in the summer when you don’t want anything too heavy or too hot. We’re big fans of pasta salad that has an oil-based […]
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The Rockwood Files: An angry inbox
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Sometimes, I get angry emails. It doesn’t happen often, which is good because I don’t try to inspire irritation. But when you write for the public […]
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Funny Friday: Dads at Disneyworld
Did your family do Disneyworld this summer (or any summer)? If so, you may have heard your husband saying at least half the things in this hilarious video by Kim (the mom impersonating the dad) […]
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What We’re Reading: “Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez
If you want a funny, sweet, fast-moving novel about characters you will LOVE, I’ve got it. I just read it. And I fell in LOVE with it. It’s soooo good. It’s titled “Just for the […]
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The Rockwood Files: My brother, the bottle rocket
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 My older brother was one of those guys — a fireworks guy. Do you know one? A guy who loves fireworks so much that the 4th […]
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Plants that look good even when not in bloom
We all love big showy flowers, but there will always be times when plants aren’t blooming. How do your flowerbeds or potted plants look like during the times between the blooms? If you choose the […]
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What We’re Reading: What in the World?! by Leanne Morgan
If you’re like most people, you probably fell in love with comedian Leanne Morgan through her stand-up special on Netflix a few years ago. Ever since then, we’ve all been hanging on her every word, […]
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The Rockwood Files: Meet the dudes who make you procrastinate
By Gwen Rockwood, newspaper columnist and mama of 3 Being a professional writer has a few perks, like knowing when “i” comes before “e” and eavesdropping on strangers’ conversations in the name of “research.” But […]
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Funny Friday: Gen X had a few perks
As a member of Gen X, I have reviewed this video and can verify its accuracy. Enjoy this one, fellow Gen X’ers. The Barbie dolls nailed it. And a huge thanks to the Holderness Gen […]
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Hair tutorial: Summery, loose waves
Happy Friday, mamas! If you haven’t discovered the Small Things Blog and the coordinating YouTube channel yet, you’re in for a treat today. We first met blogger and hair expert Kate Bryan of The Small […]