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  1. Keep Your Dog Safe with Pet Poison Help App

    5/16/12 6:41am by Chris--Momathon...
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    Is your new puppy eating almost EVERY thing it sees? Dogs and cats are naturally curious. Puppies (and grown-up dogs) eat things that look harmless, but are toxic. The Pet Poison Helpline, a 24/7 animal poison control center based in Minneapolis, MN, answers over 100,000 calls a year regarding pet poisonings.  Read more >

  2. Remembering Maurice Sendak

    5/9/12 12:49pm by Chris--Momathon...
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    Maurice Sendak's books will live forever, but we still miss him so! In memory of the beloved author I created the image below.But the wild things cried, “Oh please don’t go - we’ll eat you up - we love you so!”And Max said, “No!”  Read more >

  3. Don't blink because kids grow up so fast (time lapse video)

    4/24/12 7:30am by Chris--Momathon...
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     Watch baby Lotte grow up and age 12 years in 2 minutes, 45 seconds in this time lapse video by the proud dad and Dutch filmmaker Frans Hofmeester.Lotte's dad says, "I filmed my daughter every week, from birth up until she turned 12 years old and then made this time lapse edit in FCP."  Read more >

  4. Contest: A Wall Art Challenge for Artists by UncommonGoods.com

    4/10/12 2:31pm by Chris--Momathon...
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    Do you dream of selling your artwork at UncommonGoods? Now is the perfect time to enter your original artwork in a contest sponsored by UncommonGoods for a chance to produce a limited edition run of prints to be sold by UncommonGoods this summer.GRAND PRIZE: $500 + 5% royalties on a limited edition of 100 prints  Read more >

  5. Free Printable: Easter Gift Box

    4/6/12 3:16pm by Chris--Momathon...
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    Hello, friends. Today I'm offering a free printable Easter gift box file for you to download. The digital PDF file includes one Easter pillow box designed by me. It features a vintage Easter card. Great for filling with candy or other surprises for an Easter basket.    Read more >

  6. How to Build Your Brand on Etsy

    4/2/12 2:46pm by Chris--Momathon...
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    How does Janell Anderson of Prunella Soap on ETSY make her shop stand out? Unique photos, lovely products, and pretty packaging are just a few reasons her shop is popular.   Read more >

  7. The National Day of Unplugging Begins at Sundown

    3/23/12 5:41pm by Chris--Momathon...
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    If you are like me, then you probably will have a hard time "unplugging" and living offline for 24 hours. The National Day of Unplugging runs from sundown today, Friday, March 23, to sundown, Saturday, March 24. It's a day to recharge without technology. Instead of connecting on Facebook, pinning or tweeting, we are challenged to connect with each other off screen.  Read more >

  8. Iris Apfel Urges us to Act Our Age

    3/21/12 12:58pm by Chris--Momathon...
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    At 90 years young, fashion and design icon Iris Apfel gives all of us permission to act our age—and perhaps most importantly—to also be proud of our age. Known for her round oversized bold, black glasses and arm load of bangle bracelets, Apfel obviously loves expressing herself creatively through fashion and creating a signature look.  Read more >

  9. Move Over Instagram, Make Room for the Camera Awesome App

    3/2/12 3:48pm by Chris--Momathon...
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    If you are a fan of Instagram, you'll want to check out the new iPhone app Camera Awesome, a free app from SmugMug.  Read more >

  10. Vacation Deals: Four Easy Ways to Save on Airfare

    2/28/12 1:39pm by Chris--Momathon...
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     As fuel prices rise, it is nice to know how you can cut your travel costs when you purchase your vacation flights. According to travel experts — FareCompare.com and others — the cheapest days to fly and best time to buy airline tickets are base on a few simple rules.  Read more >

Chris Olson

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Chris Olson
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I'm a blog editor, illustrator/designer, writer, mom, dispenser of unsolicited advice, slave to three dogs, and an Etsy artist at two shops: LunaBlueStudio and  Salt and Paper Designs. You can find more posts on DIY/crafts, home decor, style and more on the lifestyle blog MomathonBlog.com.

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