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Tree-climbing Lions

2008-07-17T13:55:09Z

An old college housemate of mine, Emily, runs some safari lodges in Uganda, and just sent us the most amazing photos of lions, which she took herself. The photos are just too amazing to not share, so, with her permission, here they are, with the ...

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Tinto Approved: the Feed 100 Bag

2008-07-17T01:19:32Z

The other day I was at Whole Foods, quaffing a coffee and bakery samples (oh you've done it too) and I noticed a new reusable shopping bag they were selling. The Feed 100 Bag is produced by FEED Project*, and for every bag that is sold, 100 meals...

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Friday Forget-Me-Nots

2008-07-12T14:51:15Z

Yes, I know it's Saturday, but here's what I want to remember from yesterday: Tonight was the first night that ReRe slept in his big boy bed. As soon as he saw it, he wanted to spend the rest of the day there, and demanded that all his downstairs...

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QotD: Notes to the Future

2008-07-11T00:24:28Z

If you could leave notes for the future, what message would you have left in the past for today? Submitted by Nameless. I don't get this question, as I can always leave notes for the future. Here's one: Remember when the box spring for the conve...

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Discussion Topic for 5/6-12: Fun In The Sun

2008-07-08T13:33:54Z

What are some fun activities that you have planned for your kid(s) this summer? I'm so glad you asked. Here's what we have planned for the rest of the summer: Locally: A visit to Springridge Strawberry Farm More splash pad time at Lakefront Prome...

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Dude, I'm like, right here

2008-07-07T18:41:14Z

Me: What do you want for breakfast, honey? ReRe: O-meal. Me: Ok, I'll make you some. ReRe: And tea! Me: ? ReRe: Pease. Me: Ok, honey. (Make oatmeal and tea, which is warm milk and honey). Here's your breakfast. ReRe: (Chugs the milk, hears Daddy ...

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Free fun in the city

2008-07-07T14:01:54Z

I don't know why I hadn't heard about this playground before, but in High Park there is a community-build playground called the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground that is truly amazing. Here is a picture: For anyone thinking about making a trip to...

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Fresh's Rocket Fuel Smoothie

2008-07-04T14:46:17Z

All this talk of bananas has made me crave a Rocket Fuel Smoothie from Fresh by Juice for Life. One of my favourite restaurants in the T-dot, since it is vegetarian, but I always leave feeling stuffed. Since I can't get downtown, I looked up thei...

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QotD: Happy 4th of July!

2008-07-04T14:24:36Z

How are you celebrating the 4th of July? By wishing all of the Stateside Voxers a most excellent long weekend. Happy 4th of July!!

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Friday Forget-Me-Nots

2008-07-04T14:22:26Z

Last night was the first night that ReRe went right into his crib after stories without needing an extra cuddle or rocking to help him fall asleep. The reason he was eager to get into bed was because Red Teddy, a little red teddy bear that was a ...

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