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Random Bloggy Stuff – UPDATED!

November 17, 2008 by Elaine

I like to make randoms lists on occasion, usually about my life. But this one is all about blogging. And no worries, it’s still quite random… 1. Lately I have been getting ACTUAL words under the word verification on some blogs when I comment. Here are a few examples:copperboxeswings“suckways” That last one is a word,…

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Filed Under: blogging, Linking, Listing

It’s a Cuddly Giveaway!

October 27, 2008 by Elaine

This giveaway is now closed and I will notify the winner today, Saturday, Nov. 1. Thanks to all who took the time to comment and especially to those who answered the pie question! : ) Looky there! It’s Bloggy Giveaway time again! I am so excited to participate this time (I was on vacation last…

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Filed Under: blogging, contests, Giveaways, Linking

Short & SO Sweet

September 22, 2008 by Elaine

Just a quick little post for a Monday. I met two special people yesterday. My friend Jodie’s new baby Isaac Luke… Isn’t he just the sweetest (oh and so is my dear friend Jodie, btw!)? It’s true, you really do forget how tiny the brand new babies are… …and I also met Nicole. I mentioned…

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Filed Under: babies, blogging, Friends, Mommy Bloggers

Your Pre-Emmy Awards Show – Right Here!

September 18, 2008 by Elaine

How is it that I continue to find new blogs/bloggers I like all the time? I mean I think I have got my favorites narrowed down and then out of “nowhere” (via comments or twitter or something else!) I find more I like. Then I have to go read them and well people, I love…

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Filed Under: awards, blogging, Linking

Blogging About Blogging II

September 11, 2008 by Elaine

I started blogging because I like to talk about my kids wanted our family and friends to easily be able to see pictures of the boys and get updates on our life. (insert gratuitous shot of children here:) Yep, there they are, making a complete mess of my den. Moving along… I am telling you…

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Filed Under: blogging, Linking, Mommy Bloggers

Let’s Take a Little Trip Around the Blogosphere, Shall We?

August 22, 2008 by Elaine

I have a lot of “business” to handle today but stick with me ’cause I promise it’s worth it. Ok, well I think it is anyway. It’s Friday, I mean what else have you got to do, really… So let’s get started. Jen sent me these granola bars for some Good Mail (a couple of…

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Filed Under: blogging, Friends, guest post, Linking, Misc., Playgroup

They’re Here!

August 20, 2008 by Elaine

Ok, so I have been following along with Brittany’s pregnancy since the day she announced she was carrying twins on her blog, 4 Little Men and Twins. And, I had followed her blog before that. She has four boys preceding the babies that she delivered yesterday, surrounded by a fair bit of drama. Let’s just…

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Filed Under: blogging, Friends, Mommy Bloggers

Where Oh Where Has Miss Elaine Gone?

August 1, 2008 by Elaine

I’ve got a guest post up over at Kelsey’s blog, My Sweet Life. I’m in a confessing kind of mood so go check it out if you get a chance!

Filed Under: blogging, guest post

17 Blogs That I Think Are Pretty Cool

July 24, 2008 by Elaine

I have been given a couple of awards lately. Two in a row actually. And… one of them requires that I pass the love on to TEN bloggers and the other SEVEN. This is kind of hard to do but somehow I managed it. This is a pretty diversified list. I am nothing if not…

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Filed Under: awards, blogging, Linking

BlogHop Party ’08

July 19, 2008 by Elaine

Hi there! First off, thanks to Robin from Pensieve for hosting this great blog hop! And the cute button designed to go along with the party was created by none other than the lovely lady who prettied up my blog just a few months back, Karen at Simply Amusing Designs! (if you need a new…

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Filed Under: blogging, blogher, Carnival

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute 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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