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All 117 Things That Leslie Knope Supports, and Negative Campaign Ads

Jan 21. 2012

I did not like the first season of Parks and Recreation. I couldn't help but think that the show was a major waste of talent and was annoyed at how Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler's character) was written as a moron who didn't know when to give up. Now, four seasons in, Parks and Recreation is currently my favorite television show. It is quirky and charming with lovably flawed characters you can't help but root for. And yes, Leslie is still determined more than ever, but she is no longer the vapid idiot I rolled my eyes at in season one. Fans of the show know that Leslie is currently running for City Council, and that the latest episode featured a naively-optimistic — and completely...

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Art/Design, Asian, Cute, Home

Lunar New Year Paper Crafts by Canon

Jan 20. 2012

This weekend, as he does every year, J will be decorating our home for Lunar New Year with various Chinese paper cutouts and prints which are meant to ward off bad spirits and bring good fortune to the household in the new year. For those who may be unfamiliar with Chinese culture, the Lunar New Year is a BIG deal in China. Workers usually take an entire month off so that they can travel to be with their families, and the weeks-long celebrations are loud, exuberant, and can be pretty intense. Since J's birthday falls in the same week as the Lunar New Year Day this year, he will be taking the entire week off next week to properly celebrate both....

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Blogging, Bloggy Thursdays, Personal, Web

Bloggy Thursdays: The Internet Writing Guide

Jan 19. 2012

Welcome to the very first installment of Bloggy Thursdays, where I share with my fellow bloggers tips and tutorials to maximize and better your blog. While I do not consider myself an expert, I do like to think that after 10+ years of blogging — in addition to my technical knowledge — I know more than the average blogger when it comes to making your blog more appealing to readers. Do you have any comments, questions, or topics you'd like to see covered here? Please send me a message via my contact form. Enjoy! I know that I said I will not be covering content in Bloggy Thursdays, but I have decided to make an exception for this particular topic. Because not only...

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Aerin, Baby, Claire, Motherhood, Personal

Walking Without Support

Jan 18. 2012

I am happy to announce that, at 15 months of age, Claire has finally started walking. Let me rephrase that. She has finally started walking without support. Because she has been walking with one hand against the wall or along some furniture, or one hand holding someone's hand, for over a month now. We all knew that she could physically walk by herself, but that she was too afraid to let go. Then, just this past weekend, BAM! It's like she suddenly happened upon a chest full of courage and started walking everywhere by herself. Dim light + fast-walking kid = blurry picture I have been so proud of our firstborn lately. Everyone tells us that she's one of the smartest babies they've ever met, and even...

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