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	<title>Mom Moments &#187; motherhood</title>
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		<title>5 work-out tips for the busy mom</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/09/5-work-out-tips-for-the-busy-mom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:08:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Once the baby comes, most moms add &#8220;LOSE ENOUGH WEIGHT TO STOP WEARING MATERNITY CLOTHES&#8221; to their to-do list.  But so much weight, so little motivation, so little time&#8230;.

Find an exercise buddy, preferably one who is over age five.
Sleep in your workout clothes so you are ready to go in the morning.
Full bottles of laundry [...]]]></description>
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		<title>are you planning a party?</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/08/are-you-planning-a-party/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:39:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#8217;m not!  I receive an e-newsletter &#8220;Your Baby is __ Weeks Old.&#8221;  It lists what to expect and milestones and stuff like that.
I was a bit dismayed when a recent newsletter came in : Your Baby is 22 Weeks Old, Planning For His First Birthday
Who plans for a baby&#8217;s party THIRTY WEEKS in advance?!  That&#8217;s longer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Celebrate Moms 8/6/09</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/07/celebrate-moms-8609/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/07/celebrate-moms-8609/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:32:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Monroe County Breastfeeding Collaborative invites you to a special event&#8230;
 
Third Annual Celebrate Moms
Please join us on Thursday, August 6, 2009 for a celebration of Moms in Monroe County.  We&#8217;ll have giveaways, prizes, snacks, and more!  Children and other family members are welcome.  Don&#8217;t miss this exciting opportunity to meet other Moms, share your stories [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Baby Slings/Wraps Presentation 7-9-09 (Monroe)</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/07/baby-slingswraps/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/07/baby-slingswraps/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:50:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Thursday&#8217;s Lunch Bunch presentation is on slings/wraps.  If you have a baby, you should go.
I&#8217;m a fan of wraps, moreso my baby is a BIG fan of being carried around.  Without a wrap, I would get even less done than I do now.
I have a pretty black/grey/white no-sew wrap (like a Moby wrap) that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Joe Jonas really Mr Bean?</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/06/is-joe-jonas-really-mr-bean/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/06/is-joe-jonas-really-mr-bean/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:56:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is a very strong resemblance!  Mr. Bean and Joe Jonas may in fact be one in the same.
  
My daughters disagree.  But I do find it strange that Joe Jonas is usually short one eyeball.
 
 
Or maybe THAT is his disguise that keeps us from seeing that he really is Mr. Bean!  Very sneaky!
Note to self: *STOP* watching [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Monroe Stroller Walking Group</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/05/monroe-stroller-walking-group/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/05/monroe-stroller-walking-group/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 12:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Moms with children in strollers are invited to a Stroller Mom&#8217;s Walking group that will meet at 10 a.m. Thursdays June 4 through Aug. 27.
The route will be on the bike path from Veteran&#8217;s Park to Munson Park.
Walkers should meet at the restrooms at Veteran&#8217;s Park.
For information call the City of Monroe recreation department at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jon &amp; Kate + 8</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/05/jon-kate-8/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2009 18:54:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tonight is the premiere of Season 5 of Jon &#38; Kate Plus Eight (J&#38;K+8).
I love toddlers and big families, and I love this show.  I&#8217;ve watched for a long time even when it was on at the same time competing with my other show: &#8221;The Hills&#8221;.
For the past couple months, the Gosselins have had a lot of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kate Gosselin in Troy TONIGHT</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/05/kate-gosselin-in-troy-tonight/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/05/kate-gosselin-in-troy-tonight/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 09:49:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tickets still available for this MetroParent event,  click HERE .
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		<title>LA Times article &#8220;These Moms Know True Love&#8221;</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/05/la-times-article-these-moms-know-true-love/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/05/la-times-article-these-moms-know-true-love/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 10:25:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[



These Moms Know True Love
Mothers face tough challenges in raising children with disabilities, but there are rewards in the role.
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		<title>Happy Mother&#8217;s Day</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/05/happy-mothers-day-mushiness/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/05/happy-mothers-day-mushiness/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2009 13:04:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
Happy Mother&#8217;s Day to all the Moms, Grandmas, Nanas and Aunties out there.  Enjoy your day.

 
Thank you to all my friends and family who support me and help me be a better mom.   It&#8217;s definitely a challenge and I couldn&#8217;t do it without you.
And thanks to my kids too!  Without you, I wouldn&#8217;t be a mom!  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Baby&#8217;s Version of Snow White</title>
		<link>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/04/a-babys-version-of-snow-white/</link>
		<comments>http://www.blogsmonroe.com/moms/2009/04/a-babys-version-of-snow-white/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:50:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Snow White&#8217;s Seven Dwarfs:
Doc, Grumpy, Sneezy, Sleepy, Dopey, Happy, Bashful

My baby&#8217;s top seven:
Hungry, Burpy, Poopey, Sweepy,  Smiley, Crabby, Drooly
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		<title>new: Infant Massage Class Offered</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:21:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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I made this recent post about baby massage, and I was happily surprised to see a listing for a class in the spring Monroe Public Schools Community Education brochure.
I can still calm/comfort/ center my older kids with the techniques I was introduced to with baby massage.
 
Check it out! 
Learn the art of infant massage and be guided through instruction on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Infant Massage</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:22:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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I&#8217;m a firm believer in infant massage.  I&#8217;ve never been formally trained, but have read several books going back 11 years to when my first child was a fussy newborn. 
Now, I see the benefits for me too, to take the time out of the day and just stop and immerse myself in all things baby and be thankful for the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wearing Your Baby: slings, carriers, wraps</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:21:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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Using a baby sling/ wrap/ carrier is more popular these days then when my first child was born.  For my boys (5, 3, and soon-to-be-born), I&#8217;ve been really thankful for a nice carrier, and I know more about attachment parenting and how baby wearing fits into that philosophy and way of life.
There are so many different [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ways to Celebrate and Remember Pregnancy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Emilie</dc:creator>
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Remember your pregnancy and have a keepsake to show your child when they&#8217;re older.
 

 
Belly Cast 

 plaster cast of the expectant mom&#8217;s belly
kits are available from lots of sites like proudbody.com and originalbellyworks.com 
(I&#8217;m not sure what I would do with the end product.  It&#8217;s sort of big.  Sort of?  OK it&#8217;s way big!)

 
Belly Pillow

recycle your favorite materity shirt into [...]]]></description>
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