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Words for the Weekend: Holstee Manifesto

Something to kick-start the weekend! You may have seen the Holstee Manifesto before, as it’s been viewed more than 50,000,000 times since its creation by three Holstee founders in 2009. They sat down...

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Watching: KONY 2012

I did not know a thing about KONY 2012 until Thursday morning; when it’s viral nature reached me — with thanks to my friend Becky, an email from Saratoga Soup, and others on Facebook. Hudson also said...

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Caine’s Arcade: Oh, How I Loved It!

Good morning! I have fallen in love with this little boy, Caine and his arcade. I’m a little late to the party — as this has become quite a sensation already. But, I didn’t want any of you to miss it!...

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This is Not About Macaroons

It’s about learning something new. Do you have something that you just want to learn for no reason other than just wanting to? These things don’t always have to make sense. This is how I feel about...

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A Must-See for Tweens and Teens! Road Trip Nation

Update: 11/22/12. We are running a giveaway! Road Trip Nation has kindly offered a box of Green RV SWAG to bestow upon one lucky Olliebop reader! Read all about the giveaway details and see the box of...

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Happy New Year! And Truth Be Told…

Hello, Friend! Happy New Year! It’s January 2nd and the kids are back in school. Now, it feels like 2013 can begin. I’m wrapped in a blanket on the couch by the Christmas tree {yes, it’s still up!},...

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“Relationship With Gravity”

Your collective response to the recent  “Truth Be Told” post has been amazing! Thank you to all of you who commented, emailed, and Facebook messaged {Olliebop is on Facebook here}. Your words further...

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Yeah Teens! The Girls & Jeremiah Speak

Last Friday night around 11 pm, Hudson {a 9th grader} noticed that he had missed a call and had a voicemail on his phone. We were all standing in the kitchen while he listened to the message. First a...

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The Best Customer Service Story Ever. {Pass it on!}

I have to offer a BIG TIME shout out to Zappos, who just delivered the best customer service our family has ever received. We had some footwear “issues,” let’s say, and Zappos turned our WOE in to WOW!...

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In the Weeds

I’ve been in the weeds the past few months. Crazy, exciting, tiring, interesting weeds! This has meant that posting has been pitiful; but learning and connecting in other ways has occurred instead. I...

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