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Holly Bowne
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- Novi, MI
- United States
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Twilight TwitterMoms
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Freelance Writing Mamas
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Moms that Write
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40 and Fabulous
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Mommy Bloggers
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Holly Bowne replied to Megan Calhoun's discussion Weekly Commenting Contest: If you could have anything in the world, what would it be?Holly Bowne replied to Megan Calhoun's discussion Weekly Commenting Contest: What is one thing you couldn't live without?"Laughter!!!"
Holly Bowne replied to Shelley Connors's discussion How did you introduce 'charity' to your children?"When our kids were younger (they are 19 and 16 now), to help them understand the differences between the life they knew and lives of other children, we would take them for a ride. We would drive through nearby neighborhoods where kids had no yards…"
Holly Bowne replied to Megan Calhoun's discussion What is one item you couldn't live without for more than a week and why?"May I choose the more intangible "communication with the outside world"? I work alone in my home office every day, and aside from our dog who follows me everywhere, if I couldn't connect with real people every week, I'd go nuts!"
Holly Bowne replied to Megan Calhoun's discussion Weekly Commenting Contest: If you could spend a week anywhere on the planet, all expenses paid, where would you go?"Hmmm...this answer could vary by the moment. But I've been sitting at my computer working all day ,looking out the window at an extremely overcast sky, so I'm gonna have to say a trip to the Greek Isles sounds just lovely right about now.…"
Holly Bowne replied to Cindy C's discussion Why do kids smoke? Hear their answers firsthand!"I've been wondering why teens today would smoke when we have so much info out there about how bad it is for you.This was an interesting video! Thanks for sharing."
Holly Bowne replied to Megan Calhoun's discussion Weekly Commenting Contest: How do you stay energetic throughout the day?"Aside from the obvious answer of drinking coffee and/or tea in the a.m., ever since the grayer skies have hit, I've started taking increased amounts of Vitamin D. I've noticed an increase in my energy level as a positive result. Also, I…"
Holly Bowne left a comment for My Symphony Of Life"Hello to you as well! (I have no idea how you made your "hello" so amazingly beautiful but if I knew how to do it, I'd say "hello" back just as beautifully!) ;o)"
Shifra left a comment for Holly Bowne"Hello, I just wanted to know if your family and/or your blog would to receive some free children’s books?
The link to receive your 2 free animated, multimedia storybooks is http://storytimeforme.com/2books. Feel free to post on your facebook,…"
Desiree left a comment for Holly Bowne"Thank you so very much!! It's so much fun and I'm meeting so many nice people!! :)"
Holly Bowne replied to Megan Calhoun's discussion Are any of your children a senior in high school? If so, what are you doing to help them apply for colleges?"My oldest daughter was a senior last year. We left the majority of the college researching up to her. She narrowed it down to 15, then10, then 5 based on what fields she was potentially interested in. We then visited her top 5 colleges and she…"
Holly Bowne left a comment for Kathleen Hoffman"Hi Kathleen! I've been a bit sporadic about blogging myself since summer hit. I'll look for you on Twitter under your new name, though. ;o)
Holly"
Profile Information
- What is your blog link?
- http://www.hollybowne.blogspot.com
- What is your Twitter URL?
- http://twitter.com/hbowne1
- A little about yourself...
- I'm a freelance writer and happily married mom of two teens and one cockapoo!
- What kinds of things do you typically Tweet about?
- parenting, writing, life...
- What are your areas of interest?
- mommyhood, business, blogging, social media, twitter, the arts, work-at-home, religion, travel, fitness, movies, wine, writing
Holly Bowne's Blog
Sweet Sixteen
“Sure,” I responded absently, typing away on my computer.
I knew my son Josh had arranged for a group of friends to go see Toy Story 3 the next day and I often cart his friends around for their various social engagements, so I didn’t give his request another thought.
Until I was blow-drying my hair the next morning, that is.
You know how it goes. You’re… Continue
Posted on July 1, 2010 at 8:05pm
Lasts
We celebrate the first time our baby lifts his head.
The first time she rolls over.
The first word, first tooth, first step.
Then as they grow older, it's…
His first boy-girl party.
Her first dance.
First date, first zit (devastating!), first time behind the wheel of a car.
The other day, I was cleaning out my planner pockets and… Continue
Posted on May 18, 2010 at 5:18am
Transitions
I've started going through pictures of my daughter from infancy up till now. Eighteen years worth. I’m doing this in preparation for the graduation party video I was going to create (now she is), and for the surprise scrapbook I'm making for her to take to college with her. (No longer a surprise because I accidentally mentioned it and now she keeps removing any pictures where she thinks she looks the least bit funny. Like this one: …
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Posted on April 22, 2010 at 8:18am
Banning the Dictionary
I read a story a few weeks back about a school district in California pulling all copies of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary from its libraries because a parent complained the dictionary was being used to look up "age inappropriate" words by students. When I read this story I literally laughed out loud.
Banning the dictionary? Really?
Let me start by saying, I'm all for keeping things age appropriate. When our kids were younger, we were some of those weird parents…
Continue Banning the dictionary? Really?
Let me start by saying, I'm all for keeping things age appropriate. When our kids were younger, we were some of those weird parents…
Posted on March 17, 2010 at 3:11am
Driving Lessons
It sounded like a good idea at the time.
I had read an article about these super-cool magnetic bumper stickers, CAUTION NEW DRIVER, and thought to myself. What a brilliant idea! Whenever I'm having my newly permitted child practice driving skills, I'll just slap it onto the back of the ol' van. Then all the other kindly drivers will be instantaneously aware and think to themselves, "Oh, look. How sweet, a new driver. I'll give him a nice, wide berth so he has plenty of room as he…
Continue I had read an article about these super-cool magnetic bumper stickers, CAUTION NEW DRIVER, and thought to myself. What a brilliant idea! Whenever I'm having my newly permitted child practice driving skills, I'll just slap it onto the back of the ol' van. Then all the other kindly drivers will be instantaneously aware and think to themselves, "Oh, look. How sweet, a new driver. I'll give him a nice, wide berth so he has plenty of room as he…
Posted on February 27, 2010 at 5:19pm
Comment Wall (30 comments)
- At 11:24pm on May 6, 2013,
Lea said…
I am stopping by to say "hello" :)
I haven't been here in a while.
I welcome your friendship :)
Lea @ Mother Baby Child & Weight Loss Journal
- At 12:16pm on October 24, 2010,
My Symphony Of Life said… 
- At 1:55am on October 24, 2010, Shifra said…
- Hello, I just wanted to know if your family and/or your blog would to receive some free children’s books?
The link to receive your 2 free animated, multimedia storybooks is http://storytimeforme.com/2books. Feel free to post on your facebook, twitter and blog if you like.
PS- We even have 2 Halloween books you could choose from.
Best,
Shifra
http://storytimeforme.com/2books
- At 10:03pm on October 19, 2010, Desiree said…
- Thank you so very much!! It's so much fun and I'm meeting so many nice people!! :)
- At 2:41pm on July 26, 2010,
Kathleen Hoffman said… - that was www.KDsGreenFrog.etsy.com
- At 2:40pm on July 26, 2010, Kathleen Hoffman said…
- Hi Holly, Have changed on twitter from maurakdh to GreenorGoldFrog --have not been blogging in a while. Would like to follow you on twitter and blog...am now on etsy KDsGreenFrog.etsy.com
- At 12:20pm on May 12, 2010,
Di Viola said… - Swing by my website and enjoy the funny side of being a woman. "Southern Ladies Business" is a tri-weekly humor blog about motherhood, men, aging and life in America. Feel free to browse, "Past Blogs." Some of my favorite ones are posted there. Subscribe, and receive an email when I post. It's free!
http://southernladiesbusiness.com/
- At 9:54am on April 22, 2010, Teresa Anabel Wilkinson gave Holly Bowne a gift…
- At 5:35am on April 12, 2010,
Cynthia Springsteen said… - Thanks for accepting, I noticed we had much in common looking forward to getting to know more about you and what you write about.
- At 7:56am on April 09, 2010, Faith Draper gave Holly Bowne a gift…
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