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Friday, November 6, 2009
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New Blog Entries

Just Thinking Diaries
Good-bye Tammy Tamoxifen
I have a friend I'll call Tammy. She is not a regular friend - she is a lifesaver. You know how some friends just show up and you get lucky? She's one of those... more

The Scoop
Bringing Out the Best In Yourself
I feel energetic, creative, thankful, appreciated, happy, light-hearted, generous and so much more when I think about the holidays... more

Moms for Joy
Remembering or not
I can vividly remember most of my children's firsts. Remembering always makes me smile. However I am not so great at remembering the lasts. more

Life with Two, One Brand New
What time is it?!
I don't care what the clock says, my mind is still set an hour ahead. I have desperately been trying to get on the new Daylight Savings schedule, but I just can't....more

Educating Mama
Dear Santa, it's snowing Again...
in my freezer. (Of course, it's snowing outside of my window, too, but that, at least, is melting!) It's November,... more

Through the looking glass
My hope for the future
After the results of the election were in last night I was sad. I'm still sad. I still have hope.... more

Kid Tracks
The best plans are flexible
Sometimes a day starts out on a downward slope and picks up speed as the day progresses. That was the kind of day I had when the kids and I planned our biking trip to Lake Auburn... more

LUV2LOSE
The "Yesteraunt"!
The problem is too many people with weight struggles don't have a "yes" attitude. They have a deadly-to-weight-control combination of "no" and "victim" attitude.... more

Grandma Happens
This year it will be, and other fibs I know
The first weekend in November seems to throw me into a panic. I - who have a "gift closet" that starts during the summer and the beginnings of craft projects lined up for months... more

The PranaMama
Off the Mat Yoga makes us all Better Moms!
The thing about excuses, is that they only bring out a new level of awareness, and no matter how much we resist it, they usually lead us towards change.... more

Naptime Notes
Adult Children Living at Home
Now that my daughter is an "adult" I think the rules need to change around here. I think she needs to stop laughing about the mess she makes everywhere..... more

Military Notes
Guest blogger: His point of view
Guest blogger: Derek (Keli's husband) Keli asked me to write this because she has been too busy homeschooling the kids. She said she wouldnÕt read it. I don't believe her... more

Good Enough
Where in the World is...?
Here I am! I'm right here. See me? ... more


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Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 7 Vaccinations: What's Best for Your Child 5:30-7 p.m., Maine Medical Center Adventures at Huse 1-3, Adventures at Huse Fall Fair and Open House 10 am - 3 pm, Merriconeag Waldorf School Farmer for the Morning 10-11, Wolfe's Neck Farm Maine Literary Festival, Camden Opera House Parents, take a night off! 5:30-9:30 p.m., St. Joseph's College Puppy Party Gooddogz Training, 12:30- 1:30, Pet Quarters, Windham Rusty Rocket's Last Blast 3 p.m., USM Southworth Planetarium The Children's Nursery School's Annual Grand Bazaar 10:00am - 3:00pm, Williston West Church Bangor Arts & Crafts Show 9-5, Bangor Civic Center
Sunday, November 8 Big Messy Art 2:30-3:30, Children's Museum Earth's Wild Ride 2 p.m., Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium Eight Plantes and Counting: A new solar system show 3 p.m., USM Southworth Planetarium Great Stories to Tell 2:30 p.m., Portland Symphony Orchestra Pleasure Trail Ride/Drive 10 am, The Carriage Museum of Skyline Far
Monday, November 9 Breastfeeding Support Group 12:30-2 p.m., Riley Center Breastfeeding Your Newborn 6:30-8:30 p.m., Stephens Memorial Hospital Fall Yoga: Celebrating Abundance, 5:30-7 p.m., Gilsland Farm Audubon Center Incredible Years Parenting Class 5:30-7:30 p.m., University of Maine Orono Not Just Glowing: Exploring Pregnancy and Parenthood 6-8 p.m., Maine Medical Center
Tuesday, November 10 Cultural Creations 11 and 2:30, Children's Museum Fantasy Express for Kids 3:30 p.m., Curtis Memorial Library
Wednesday, November 11 Birth to Boosters: Car Seat Safety 6-8 p.m., Dana Center, Maine Medical Cente Farmer for the Morning 11-12, Wolfe's Neck Farm Time for 2s 10:30 a.m., Curtis Memorial Library Veterans Day/Closing Day for the Park Maine Wildlife Park
Thursday, November 12 Preschool Story Time 10:30 a.m., Curtis Memorial Library Sewing Club 2:30-4:30, Baxter Memorial Library
Friday, November 13 Animal Friends with Sparks' Ark 11-noon, Children's Museum Extreme Planets 7 p.m., USM Southworth Planetarium Finger Fun Lapsit and Play Group 10:30 a.m., Curtis Memorial Library Skate and Dance 8-10:30 p.m., Happy Wheels Skate Center Snowflake Trail Holiday Open House 11-4, 19th Century Willowbrook Village Touching the Edge of the Universe 7 p.m., Maynard F. Jordan Planetarium
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Current Contests

Win tickets to Sesame Street Live
Sesame Street Live: "Elmo's Green Thumb" will at the Cumberland County Civic Center in December and we have a couple of family 4-packs of tickets to giveaway. Enter to win

Win tickets to Maine State Ballet's "Nutcracker"
We have a couple of family 4-packs to see Maine State Ballet's Nutcracker" performance on Saturday, November 28 or Dec. 5, both at 2 p.m., at Merrill Auditorium in Portland. Enter to win

Portland Ovation's "Stellaluna" Ticket and Book Giveaway
We have a family 4-pack of tickets to to see Portland Ovation's production of "Stellaluna" at South Portland Auditorium on Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. The winning family will also receive a copy of the book, "Stellaluna." Enter to win

Cloth Diaper Giveaway
Back by popular demand! We have a new Kelly's Closet prize package of cloth diapers to give away this month. Enter to win

Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Prize Package
A family membership holiday packages to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay that includes: Free admission for two adults and two children or grandchildren under 18, Free or reduced-rate admission at more than 200 public gardens in North America, The Botanical Thymes quarterly newsletter, 10% discount in the Gardens' Gift Shop, and discounts on events and programs at the Gardens. Enter to win

Makeover of the Month
Are you a Mom or do you know one that deserves a makeover? We're giving away a makeover package from Bei Capelli every month! Answer a few short questions for your chance to win.

Cover Mom Contest
If you are a mom currently living in Maine and you're interested in being featured on the cover Raising Maine Magazine, you can be considered by telling us a bit about yourself. Enter to win.





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