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Hand Things Down™ » Bloghttp://handthingsdown.comTrading up for your kids stuffenFri, 17 Feb 2012 17:43:57 PSThttp://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1hourly1HandThingsDownhttp://feedburner.google.comWhy Didn’t You Tell Me There Were Giant Cockroaches in Arizona?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/AzAn1fFbpww/Coffee Talkbugscockroachescricketsfriendsmommommy groupsCheryl MarquezFri, 17 Jun 2011 09:00:14 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/why-didnt-you-tell-me-there-were-giant-cockroaches-in-arizona/<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/why-didnt-you-tell-me-there-were-giant-cockroaches-in-arizona/">Why Didn’t You Tell Me There Were Giant Cockroaches in Arizona?</a></p><p>I returned to Arizona in late-March and I was determined to make friends and plan playdates for the kids. When I was in Seattle, I joined a mommy group. It was great to meet monthly to talk about challenges and find out what others were doing to manage the demands of family, business, and free … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/why-didnt-you-tell-me-there-were-giant-cockroaches-in-arizona/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/why-didnt-you-tell-me-there-were-giant-cockroaches-in-arizona/">Why Didn’t You Tell Me There Were Giant Cockroaches in Arizona?</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=AzAn1fFbpww:gXozuwsBs60:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=AzAn1fFbpww:gXozuwsBs60:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=AzAn1fFbpww:gXozuwsBs60:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/AzAn1fFbpww" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/why-didnt-you-tell-me-there-were-giant-cockroaches-in-arizona/feed/7http://handthingsdown.com/why-didnt-you-tell-me-there-were-giant-cockroaches-in-arizona/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=why-didnt-you-tell-me-there-were-giant-cockroaches-in-arizonaMissing the Lunar Eclipse, Lessons from My Daughterhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/NqCrhWVl97s/Tech MomastronomyEarthgirls in techGoogle DoodleGoogle logoLegolunar eclipselunar eclipse June 15MoonWikipediaCheryl MarquezThu, 16 Jun 2011 08:30:12 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/missing-the-lunar-eclipse-lessons-from-my-daughter/<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/missing-the-lunar-eclipse-lessons-from-my-daughter/">Missing the Lunar Eclipse, Lessons from My Daughter</a></p><p>How do you encourage your kids when society tells them they aren’t supposed to be good at something or even take an interest in it? Nana is my 9 year old, she hasn’t been very confident in her math or science skills even though her lowest grade in either subject is a B. Maybe this … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/missing-the-lunar-eclipse-lessons-from-my-daughter/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/missing-the-lunar-eclipse-lessons-from-my-daughter/">Missing the Lunar Eclipse, Lessons from My Daughter</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=NqCrhWVl97s:GSy-mskudYk:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=NqCrhWVl97s:GSy-mskudYk:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=NqCrhWVl97s:GSy-mskudYk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/NqCrhWVl97s" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/missing-the-lunar-eclipse-lessons-from-my-daughter/feed/2http://handthingsdown.com/missing-the-lunar-eclipse-lessons-from-my-daughter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=missing-the-lunar-eclipse-lessons-from-my-daughterCrafting is Mommy Timehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/i8UrnI9xwUk/Coffee Talkcraftinggirl's night outknittingme timemommy timescrapbookingCheryl MarquezWed, 01 Jun 2011 09:00:49 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/?p=150<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/crafting-is-mommy-time/">Crafting is Mommy Time</a></p><p>I attended my first craft and candle party and it was a welcome girl’s night. I was looking forward to getting to know the moms in the Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) group I’ve joined since coming to Arizona. Once I moved here, I’ve been so focused on my kids, work, and the gym; I haven’t … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/crafting-is-mommy-time/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/crafting-is-mommy-time/">Crafting is Mommy Time</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=i8UrnI9xwUk:NBlyi-F8e5I:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=i8UrnI9xwUk:NBlyi-F8e5I:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=i8UrnI9xwUk:NBlyi-F8e5I:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/i8UrnI9xwUk" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/crafting-is-mommy-time/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/crafting-is-mommy-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crafting-is-mommy-timeToo Much Weekend Sun?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/UiBXdvSTRZ4/Family Activitiesmayo clinic recommendations for treating sunburnsunblocksunscreentreating sunburnCheryl MarquezTue, 31 May 2011 14:40:05 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/?p=148<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/treating-sunburn/">Too Much Weekend Sun?</a></p><p>Whether you went away for the long weekend or decided a staycation was better for the budget this weekend, it’s likely you and your kids might have indulged in too much sun and paying for it today. My family decided to stay home this weekend with the ridiculous gas prices and the kids were water … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/treating-sunburn/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/treating-sunburn/">Too Much Weekend Sun?</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=UiBXdvSTRZ4:pNoMktY1UgM:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=UiBXdvSTRZ4:pNoMktY1UgM:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=UiBXdvSTRZ4:pNoMktY1UgM:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/UiBXdvSTRZ4" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/treating-sunburn/feed/4http://handthingsdown.com/treating-sunburn/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=treating-sunburnLazy Chicken Enchiladashttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/0ySCskIHt44/Recipeschicken enchilada recipeenchilada suizagreen chicken enchiladasCheryl MarquezFri, 27 May 2011 08:00:11 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/easy-chicken-enchiladas/<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-enchiladas/">Lazy Chicken Enchiladas</a></p><p>This recipe uses the same basic ingredients as the easy chicken chilaquiles recipe. You can substitute red enchilada sauce or even mole to add variety. If you don’t have chicken, make cheese enchiladas. Lazy Chicken Enchiladas 1 rotisserie chicken 16 oz can Las Palmas Green Chile Enchilada Sauce (medium) 1 package Mexican blend cheese 1 … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-enchiladas/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-enchiladas/">Lazy Chicken Enchiladas</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=0ySCskIHt44:p6Wy8_tpPFw:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=0ySCskIHt44:p6Wy8_tpPFw:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=0ySCskIHt44:p6Wy8_tpPFw:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/0ySCskIHt44" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-enchiladas/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-enchiladas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-chicken-enchiladasEasy Meal Planning & Coupon Clippinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/ToCOJbZE2mQ/Get OrganizedTech Momandroid appapp for momscouponcoupon clippingcouponsiphone appmeal planningmeal planning made easyCheryl MarquezTue, 24 May 2011 16:14:06 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/?p=124<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-meal-planning-coupon-clipping/">Easy Meal Planning & Coupon Clipping</a></p><p>I’m always looking for new ways to save money and stretch our family budget, only try as I might, I’m never organized enough to bring all the coupons I’ve clipped to the grocery store. Some of you are probably in the same boat, you’re busy, beyond stressed and scrambling to come up with new meals to … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-meal-planning-coupon-clipping/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-meal-planning-coupon-clipping/">Easy Meal Planning & Coupon Clipping</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=ToCOJbZE2mQ:TJ1Z_Z20H98:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=ToCOJbZE2mQ:TJ1Z_Z20H98:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=ToCOJbZE2mQ:TJ1Z_Z20H98:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/ToCOJbZE2mQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/easy-meal-planning-coupon-clipping/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/easy-meal-planning-coupon-clipping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-meal-planning-coupon-clippingLiving Without A Dadhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/YA90t63Li2c/Coffee Talkraising teenssingle dadsingle momsingle parenttalking to your teenCheryl MarquezSun, 22 May 2011 09:00:15 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/living-without-a-dad/<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/living-without-a-dad/">Living Without A Dad</a></p><p>I watched The Real World with Jellie during our weekly bonding session (don’t judge, it reminds me how lucky I am to have such a good kid). Its our ritual to bond while watching a reality show and since controversial topics usually pop-up, it’s a way to talk to her about difficult subjects. I mean … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/living-without-a-dad/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/living-without-a-dad/">Living Without A Dad</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=YA90t63Li2c:HTd5GbKww64:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=YA90t63Li2c:HTd5GbKww64:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=YA90t63Li2c:HTd5GbKww64:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/YA90t63Li2c" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/living-without-a-dad/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/living-without-a-dad/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=living-without-a-dadEasy Chicken Chilaquileshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/cZLe0oQWL-8/Recipesbreakfastchicken chilaquileschicken chilaquiles in green saucechilaquilesMexican foodCheryl MarquezFri, 20 May 2011 08:30:15 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/easy-chicken-chilaquiles/<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-chilaquiles/">Easy Chicken Chilaquiles</a></p><p>If you’re like me, you either have no time to cook or have run out of ideas for meals with minimal prep. Yet you want to create yummy dishes your family will love, so what do you do? I learned to cook Mexican food from my ex’s family. Over the years, I experimented with shortcuts … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-chilaquiles/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-chilaquiles/">Easy Chicken Chilaquiles</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=cZLe0oQWL-8:uN-SAORiDjk:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=cZLe0oQWL-8:uN-SAORiDjk:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=cZLe0oQWL-8:uN-SAORiDjk:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/cZLe0oQWL-8" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-chilaquiles/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/easy-chicken-chilaquiles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-chicken-chilaquilesWhat is My Job as a Mom?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/S5f5B4DMDNo/Coffee Talkconfidencehow to be a mommommom entrepreneurmomentrepreneurMother's Dayself-confidenceself-esteemwhat is my job as a momCheryl MarquezSun, 08 May 2011 09:00:50 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/what-is-my-job-as-a-mom/<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/what-is-my-job-as-a-mom/">What is My Job as a Mom?</a></p><p>Young & Naive When I got pregnant with my oldest, I was too young and naive to understand that being a mom was more than a full-time job, it was the chance to shape a life. I didn’t know the first thing about babies or what they needed, all I knew was no matter what; … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/what-is-my-job-as-a-mom/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/what-is-my-job-as-a-mom/">What is My Job as a Mom?</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=S5f5B4DMDNo:0oCUTnGM1tc:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=S5f5B4DMDNo:0oCUTnGM1tc:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=S5f5B4DMDNo:0oCUTnGM1tc:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/S5f5B4DMDNo" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/what-is-my-job-as-a-mom/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/what-is-my-job-as-a-mom/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-is-my-job-as-a-momAre Your Kids Growing Faster Than Your Bank Account?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/XfJScLDpYqI/Become a Guest Bloggerbecome a guest bloggerguest bloggerguest writersave moneyCheryl MarquezWed, 27 Apr 2011 14:40:16 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/?p=108<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/simplify-swapping/">Are Your Kids Growing Faster Than Your Bank Account?</a></p><p>Become an Insider * indicates required Sign up to be notified when the mobile app becomes available for your smartphone and receive money saving tips. Simplify swapping for the the things they need with your friends and local Hand Things Down network. Email Address * First Name * Cell phone * iPhone Android Blackberry Motorola … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/simplify-swapping/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/simplify-swapping/">Are Your Kids Growing Faster Than Your Bank Account?</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=XfJScLDpYqI:PhfsI6CHzIo:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=XfJScLDpYqI:PhfsI6CHzIo:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=XfJScLDpYqI:PhfsI6CHzIo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/XfJScLDpYqI" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/simplify-swapping/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/simplify-swapping/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=simplify-swappingKidsQuest Childrens Museum Free Fridayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/fPQiS8hdKxI/Family Activitiesfreefree family activities in seattlefree museum daysseattleCheryl MarquezThu, 31 Mar 2011 04:19:27 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/?p=92<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/kidsquest-first-friday-night-free-seattle/">KidsQuest Childrens Museum Free Friday</a></p><p>Like most parents, each crazy week is programmed from the minute they wake up, until it’s time for bed. After work, time is filled shuttling kids between school and activities, all this madness needs to be balanced. It would be great if weekend recreation with the kids was free or low-cost. I remember when I was … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/kidsquest-first-friday-night-free-seattle/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/kidsquest-first-friday-night-free-seattle/">KidsQuest Childrens Museum Free Friday</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=fPQiS8hdKxI:8VBFut5iL84:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=fPQiS8hdKxI:8VBFut5iL84:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=fPQiS8hdKxI:8VBFut5iL84:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/fPQiS8hdKxI" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/kidsquest-first-friday-night-free-seattle/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/kidsquest-first-friday-night-free-seattle/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kidsquest-first-friday-night-free-seattleIs Your Family Ready for an Earthquake or Tsunami Level Emergency?http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/mLhAzbaFroI/Family Activitiesdisaster supply kitearthquake drillearthquake preparednessemergency supply kitCheryl MarquezFri, 11 Mar 2011 13:07:00 PSThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/?p=80<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/emergency-preparedness-kit-checklist/">Is Your Family Ready for an Earthquake or Tsunami Level Emergency?</a></p><p>Going through Facebook and Twitter, one can’t help but notice the outpouring of support for the tsunami victims in Japan. A status message from my friend Orietta really struck me. She said, “Thinking its time to start practicing some earthquake drills at home with the kids and get them involved in making an emergency supply … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/emergency-preparedness-kit-checklist/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/emergency-preparedness-kit-checklist/">Is Your Family Ready for an Earthquake or Tsunami Level Emergency?</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=mLhAzbaFroI:wKrdtBXEWt8:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=mLhAzbaFroI:wKrdtBXEWt8:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=mLhAzbaFroI:wKrdtBXEWt8:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/mLhAzbaFroI" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/emergency-preparedness-kit-checklist/feed/2http://handthingsdown.com/emergency-preparedness-kit-checklist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=emergency-preparedness-kit-checklistMom + Entrepreneur = Momtrepreneur Networkinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/QXcLTKfvbXI/Coffee TalkCheryl MarquezMon, 14 Feb 2011 19:09:30 PSThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/blog/?p=76<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/mom-entrepreneur-momtrepreneur-networking/">Mom + Entrepreneur = Momtrepreneur Networking</a></p><p>Being an entrepreneur can feel like a lonely road, this could be especially true for moms who are entrepreneurs. You might have a mix of friends who are stay at home moms or working moms but rarely will you find a group of friends who are entrepreneurs like yourself. Part of you can relate to … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/mom-entrepreneur-momtrepreneur-networking/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/mom-entrepreneur-momtrepreneur-networking/">Mom + Entrepreneur = Momtrepreneur Networking</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=QXcLTKfvbXI:Xq4ImmbQ858:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=QXcLTKfvbXI:Xq4ImmbQ858:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=QXcLTKfvbXI:Xq4ImmbQ858:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/QXcLTKfvbXI" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/mom-entrepreneur-momtrepreneur-networking/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/mom-entrepreneur-momtrepreneur-networking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mom-entrepreneur-momtrepreneur-networkingBecome a Guest Bloggerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/1yh4mz4Ga0w/Become a Guest BloggerCheryl MarquezSat, 12 Feb 2011 16:53:59 PSThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=71<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/become-a-guest-blogger/">Become a Guest Blogger</a></p><p>We are creating a virtual Coffee Talk and YOU are invited to create guest blog posts to share your tips with us and we’ll even tweet it out to our followers. Need ideas on what to write about? Here are a few topics: If you could pass on 1 piece of parenting advice, what would … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/become-a-guest-blogger/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/become-a-guest-blogger/">Become a Guest Blogger</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=1yh4mz4Ga0w:5RNvqdxEL3U:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=1yh4mz4Ga0w:5RNvqdxEL3U:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=1yh4mz4Ga0w:5RNvqdxEL3U:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/1yh4mz4Ga0w" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/become-a-guest-blogger/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/become-a-guest-blogger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=become-a-guest-bloggerKids Writing a YouTube Channel Story Boardhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/7OA0nDFs6jI/Family ActivitiesTech Momkids activities for winterkids writingkids writing a sketchkids writing a story boardwriting a sketchwriting a story boardCheryl MarquezThu, 27 Jan 2011 02:44:28 PSThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/kids-writing-a-youtube-channel-story-board/<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/kids-writing-a-youtube-channel-story-board/">Kids Writing a YouTube Channel Story Board</a></p><p>Kids Writing a Sketch Originally uploaded by sungazing As a tech-addicted mom, I try to look at ways technology or gadgets can help bring people closer together. I never imagined the kids would find ways to use technology to create a richer, more imaginative way to play. I’m extra stoked that a by-product is that … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/kids-writing-a-youtube-channel-story-board/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/kids-writing-a-youtube-channel-story-board/">Kids Writing a YouTube Channel Story Board</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=7OA0nDFs6jI:NmFssxKC3xQ:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=7OA0nDFs6jI:NmFssxKC3xQ:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=7OA0nDFs6jI:NmFssxKC3xQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/7OA0nDFs6jI" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/kids-writing-a-youtube-channel-story-board/feed/1http://handthingsdown.com/kids-writing-a-youtube-channel-story-board/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kids-writing-a-youtube-channel-story-boardTech Mom: Video Chat with the Kids When You’re on Business Travelhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/ihcuNEgAMeU/Tech MomCheryl MarquezMon, 17 Jan 2011 18:08:37 PSThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=61<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/video-chat-with-kids/">Tech Mom: Video Chat with the Kids When You’re on Business Travel</a></p><p>Are you a working mom who has to travel frequently for work? Do you want to have a more meaningful exchange with your kids while you are in a different time zone? I’ve had an unusual relationship with my kids since work often takes me to another state for a couple months at a time. … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/video-chat-with-kids/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/video-chat-with-kids/">Tech Mom: Video Chat with the Kids When You’re on Business Travel</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=ihcuNEgAMeU:qeqdI9KtqN4:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=ihcuNEgAMeU:qeqdI9KtqN4:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=ihcuNEgAMeU:qeqdI9KtqN4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/ihcuNEgAMeU" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/video-chat-with-kids/feed/1http://handthingsdown.com/video-chat-with-kids/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-chat-with-kidsUndomestic Goddess: Cookies the Easy Bake Wayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/p-c0fYyqYUc/RecipesCheryl MarquezTue, 11 Jan 2011 09:15:23 PSThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=57<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-bake-cookie/">Undomestic Goddess: Cookies the Easy Bake Way</a></p><p>This undomestic goddess has been banned from the kitchen with the exception of providing taste test consultations. On Christmas Eve, I was relegated to the job of moving the cookies from the cookie sheet onto the cookie tray due to the mess I make whenever I undertake any kitchen related projects. It’s not that I’m … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-bake-cookie/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/easy-bake-cookie/">Undomestic Goddess: Cookies the Easy Bake Way</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=p-c0fYyqYUc:Azqn7OegQIo:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=p-c0fYyqYUc:Azqn7OegQIo:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=p-c0fYyqYUc:Azqn7OegQIo:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/p-c0fYyqYUc" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/easy-bake-cookie/feed/1http://handthingsdown.com/easy-bake-cookie/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easy-bake-cookieLight Up A New Christmas Traditionhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/vafvTzc15S4/Family Activitieschristmas lightschristmas traditionfamily traditionfestival of lightsholiday traditionloop of lightsCheryl MarquezFri, 24 Dec 2010 17:11:14 PSThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=49<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/light-up-new-christmas-tradition/">Light Up A New Christmas Tradition</a></p><p>Take a break from the holiday madness and create a new family tradition. When my family lived in the San Francisco Bay Area, we went to Christmas in the Park at Cesar Chavez Park in downtown San Jose to check out the Christmas trees, which were decorated, by local schools. They had an outdoor ice … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/light-up-new-christmas-tradition/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/light-up-new-christmas-tradition/">Light Up A New Christmas Tradition</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=vafvTzc15S4:tVUYgiVCQdQ:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=vafvTzc15S4:tVUYgiVCQdQ:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=vafvTzc15S4:tVUYgiVCQdQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/vafvTzc15S4" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/light-up-new-christmas-tradition/feed/1http://handthingsdown.com/light-up-new-christmas-tradition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=light-up-new-christmas-traditionDesperate Housewives Donatehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/4l-Ixb6yOyw/Get OrganizedCheryl MarquezSat, 18 Dec 2010 22:29:08 PSThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=45<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/desperate-housewives-donate/">Desperate Housewives Donate</a></p><p>Giving stuff away can be an emotional experience and sometimes overwhelming when it comes to parting with your kids’ precious things. In a recent Desperate Housewives episode, Lynette cried as she was folding Paige’s last onesie. She was crying because she was getting ready to donate Paige’s baby clothes to a friend who was pregnant. … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/desperate-housewives-donate/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/desperate-housewives-donate/">Desperate Housewives Donate</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=4l-Ixb6yOyw:DvhNtDODj8Y:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=4l-Ixb6yOyw:DvhNtDODj8Y:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=4l-Ixb6yOyw:DvhNtDODj8Y:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/4l-Ixb6yOyw" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/desperate-housewives-donate/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/desperate-housewives-donate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=desperate-housewives-donateBook Swap for Insatiable Readershttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/9qChwhDuyN8/Get Organizedbook swapchildren's booksdvdsorganizingsave moneyswap bookstextbookstrade booksCheryl MarquezSun, 31 Oct 2010 07:21:06 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=37<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/book-swap-for-insatiable-readers/">Book Swap for Insatiable Readers</a></p><p>As much as I love my kids, I look forward to the time after they’ve gone to sleep so I can curl up with a good book and unwind. My reading tastes range from the Twilight series and John Grisham to the latest business bible and the occasional programming text. If your library does not … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/book-swap-for-insatiable-readers/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/book-swap-for-insatiable-readers/">Book Swap for Insatiable Readers</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=9qChwhDuyN8:rCL-0v9iDJ4:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=9qChwhDuyN8:rCL-0v9iDJ4:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=9qChwhDuyN8:rCL-0v9iDJ4:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/9qChwhDuyN8" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/book-swap-for-insatiable-readers/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/book-swap-for-insatiable-readers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=book-swap-for-insatiable-readersBabies “R” Us & Toys “R” Us: 2 Days Left for the Great Trade-Inhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/JDKh98YnlU0/Get Organizedbassinetscar seatscribssave moneyspring cleaningstrollerstoddler bedsCheryl MarquezFri, 17 Sep 2010 12:01:55 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=33<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/babies-r-us-toys-r-us-2-days-left-for-the-great-trade-in/">Babies “R” Us & Toys “R” Us: 2 Days Left for the Great Trade-In</a></p><p>In the spirit of handing things down and saving money, Toy’s “R” Us and Babies “R” Us are wrapping up their trade-in event. Parents can bring in any used cribs, car seats, bassinets, strollers, playards, toddler beds, or high chairs for a 25% savings on the purchase of any new baby items in those categories. … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/babies-r-us-toys-r-us-2-days-left-for-the-great-trade-in/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/babies-r-us-toys-r-us-2-days-left-for-the-great-trade-in/">Babies “R” Us & Toys “R” Us: 2 Days Left for the Great Trade-In</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=JDKh98YnlU0:3Ag8UXWVTGQ:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=JDKh98YnlU0:3Ag8UXWVTGQ:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=JDKh98YnlU0:3Ag8UXWVTGQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/JDKh98YnlU0" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/babies-r-us-toys-r-us-2-days-left-for-the-great-trade-in/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/babies-r-us-toys-r-us-2-days-left-for-the-great-trade-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=babies-r-us-toys-r-us-2-days-left-for-the-great-trade-inJoin Hand Things Downhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/dLVw159izwQ/Get OrganizedCheryl MarquezSat, 07 Aug 2010 15:31:47 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=25<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/join-the-hand-things-down-beta/">Join Hand Things Down</a></p><p>Hand Things Down is creating an app to help parents trade the things their kids have outgrown for the things they need. 3 Ways to Get Involved LIKE us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter: @HandThingsDown To be notified when trading goes live, sign up</p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/join-the-hand-things-down-beta/">Join Hand Things Down</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=dLVw159izwQ:hDHYRZqLqRQ:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=dLVw159izwQ:hDHYRZqLqRQ:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=dLVw159izwQ:hDHYRZqLqRQ:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/dLVw159izwQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/join-the-hand-things-down-beta/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/join-the-hand-things-down-beta/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=join-the-hand-things-down-betaFix Anything with Duct Tapehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/7nIP2w39dgU/Get Organizedfix toysCheryl MarquezSat, 26 Jun 2010 15:15:27 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=18<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/fix-anything-with-duct-tape/">Fix Anything with Duct Tape</a></p><p>It’s been crazy busy with the kids out of school for the summer. Who knew summer school and dance classes were all consuming, this post has been in the works since Mother’s Day. After Mother’s Day lunch, my family planned to take pictures at the local portrait studio. Unfortunately, my black dress picked up lint … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/fix-anything-with-duct-tape/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/fix-anything-with-duct-tape/">Fix Anything with Duct Tape</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=7nIP2w39dgU:G0g-ATLNmQY:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=7nIP2w39dgU:G0g-ATLNmQY:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=7nIP2w39dgU:G0g-ATLNmQY:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/7nIP2w39dgU" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/fix-anything-with-duct-tape/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/fix-anything-with-duct-tape/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fix-anything-with-duct-tapeTackling the Toy Boxhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/qphGaeLujkY/Get Organizeddeclutterorganizing toysspring cleaningtoysCheryl MarquezMon, 26 Apr 2010 03:50:52 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=17<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/tackling-the-toy-box/">Tackling the Toy Box</a></p><p>Does your child have an overflowing toy box full of toys they no longer use? The assortment of stuffed animals, favorite toys, McDonalds freebies, odds and ends of different game pieces become too much to stuff into the box and the floor or the entire closet becomes a big junk pile. Here’s what we do … </p><p><a class="more-link block-button" href="http://handthingsdown.com/tackling-the-toy-box/">Continue reading »</a></p></p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com">Hand Things Down™</a> <a href="http://handthingsdown.com/tackling-the-toy-box/">Tackling the Toy Box</a></p><div class="feedflare"> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=qphGaeLujkY:Pt-tjfWG_3I:LCOzinlPZ9U"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?i=qphGaeLujkY:Pt-tjfWG_3I:LCOzinlPZ9U" border="0"></img></a> <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?a=qphGaeLujkY:Pt-tjfWG_3I:qj6IDK7rITs"><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/HandThingsDown?d=qj6IDK7rITs" border="0"></img></a> </div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~4/qphGaeLujkY" height="1" width="1"/>http://handthingsdown.com/tackling-the-toy-box/feed/0http://handthingsdown.com/tackling-the-toy-box/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tackling-the-toy-boxGive Your Books Awayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HandThingsDown/~3/P6hwEjhPFyU/Get Organized4 hour workweekorganize booksCheryl MarquezSat, 10 Apr 2010 12:19:40 PDThttp://www.handthingsdown.com/?p=13<p><p><a href="http://handthingsdown.com/give-your-books-away/">Give Your Books Away</a></p><p>I start my days reading my latest book for about 30 minutes or catching up on my favorite blogs online. I am an avid reader so I read for pleasure, personal development, and business in no particular order. 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