Elaborating With Ellie

Friday, March 13, 2009

Temper Tantrums

Brenda Nixon is a parent expert and often shares her advice on First at 4.  Today she is guest posting on how to deal with temper tantrums.  Feel free to share your experiences or advice….or just vent if you’d like.  We’ll listen.  :)

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Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Clear out the Clutter—NOW!

Want a fresh start?  Clear out the clutter.  Seriously, it works.  Sandy Jenney of “Organize with Sandy” is a professional organizer and I asked her to guest post today on clearing the clutter out of our lives.  Here is her advice.  Enjoy!

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Tuesday, March 03, 2009

An Invitation: YOUR MONEY

Today on NBC 4 we talking about the most critical aspects of our economic crisis…investments, jobs, and saving money.  Bottomline: Your Money.

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

This breaks my heart

There’s a story today out of New Mexico on a school district instituting a “cheese sandwich policy.“  I’ve copied the AP story below and it just breaks my heart. 

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Monday, February 16, 2009

A Day at the Spa—for little girls?

We all know big girls love to head to the spa, but what about little girls.  Today on First at 4—a story that just might get you fired up—kids as young as 9 going to the spa for pampering, and the parents who pick up the tab.

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Wednesday, February 04, 2009

Go Red!

Gail Hogan is a wife, mother, journalist and friend.  I think the world of Gail, and when you pull on that red dress or sweater on Friday—think of her.  She’s guest posting here with a message that’s for all of us moms, and she’ll bring a smile to your face.

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Monday, February 02, 2009

A few new pics…

Here are a few pictures that I’ve been meaning to post of sweet/silly Caroline.

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What I learn from my daughter.

Caroline is two years old, sassy, and the love of my life.  I’m certain I’m learning far more from her, than she is from me.

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Thursday, January 22, 2009

Tell me what you think about our schools.

Bottom line—it’s our tax money and our children.  So do you think our tax dollars are being spent wisely on education?  And what do you really care about when you send your child to school?

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Friday, January 16, 2009

Stretching a Buck Marcy

Did you see her on First at 4 today?  She did a fabulous job and dishes her Top 5 deals this week.

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Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Two Year “Blur”

How did two years fly by?  My daughter is about to turn two this weekend and it’s freaking me out!

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Friday, January 09, 2009

Winter Storm Weekend

Heads up, my friends.  We’re expecting a blast of winter this weekend.  So are you ready?

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Friday, January 02, 2009

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

2008 had its ups and downs.  Cheers to 2009!

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

How ya doing?

It’s the holidays.  “Tis the season to be exhausted right?  So how are you surviving it all?

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Lunch Date for Kids

Here’s a fun, quick question for you today.  If you could pick anyone for your child to do lunch with, who would you pick and why?

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