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we’ve grown accustomed to good-byes

July 9, 2011 By 14 Comments

We meet wonderful people everywhere – state by state.

The girls find friends to dress-up with, to play rough-and-tumble with, and to scream extra loud with.

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Tim & I meet people to play Catch Phrase with after the kids are in bed, to go running with, to have crazy adventures in NYC with, and to pray with around campfires.

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And then, in a blink – we’re waving again.

* Big shout-out to Mike & Colleen, Mick & Eileen, Jay & Kristen, Jay & Sara, Dirk & Valerie, Roger & Janette, Troy & Suze, Dave & Carol, and so many others we’ve had to wave good-bye to on this grand adventure. Miss you.

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Girls Night Out with Colleen & Jo-Lynne

June 30, 2011 By 13 Comments

Last night, we laughed and talked a million miles a minute in Downtown Phoenixville.

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We talked about twitter, facebook, family, friends, movies, poverty, passion, and how to make life work.

I love these girls. Colleen – with her business smarts, strong opinions, contagious smile, and impressive lungs (we went running yesterday at Valley Forge Park!). Jo-Lynne – with her obvious fashionability, her honest humor, her fun-loving personality, and her inspiring knowledge about whole foods.

Today, I gave them both a +K on Klout, acknowledging that they influence me. Klout is a fancy ranking tool that helps brands understand the key thought leaders in social media [see my score].

What’s your Klout score? Do you ever give your favorite bloggers a +K? (It’s a great way to support their writing and work!)

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Disney Social Media Moms Celebration 2011

March 21, 2011 By 35 Comments

I spent the past three days at the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration with my family in Orlando, FL. It’s a highly acclaimed conference that only a few hundred people get into every year. When I found out that I made it in, Tim & I decided to work it right into our Give Every Day route.

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We parked our 5th wheel at a campground and then drove our truck to the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (our stay was included in the very modest conference fee).

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Highlight #1: Meeting the spunky, smart, and super sweet Colleen. Our families spent several days exploring the parks together and our kids were instant best friends.

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Highlight #2: Reconnecting with the generous + gracious Caryn, the vulnerable + entrepreneurial Janice, the stunning + down-to-earth Christine, the unpretentious + professional Michele, and the humble + powerful Jennifer. (You should definitely check out their blogs). I also enjoyed briefly meeting Audrey, Cathi, Amanda, Maria, Amy, and many others.

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LEFT TO RIGHT: Caryn (Rockin' Mama), Colleen (Classy Mommy), Me (Metropolitan Mama), Janice (5 Minutes for Mom)

Highlight #3: Experiencing the magic of the parks with my best friend and the two most beautiful blondies you’ve ever seen.

Thanks to Leanne, Laura, and the whole Disney team for producing a classy event.

Thanks also to Darcie for being my go-to girl for Disney-related advice.

Do you have any questions about Disney World or the DSMM conference? I’m happy to answer.

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