About

I grew up in Germany and moved to Los Angeles over 19 years ago. I knew I’d stay for good. After a year of studying acting in Hollywood, I enrolled at Pasadena City College more out of necessity than desire.

No one was more surprised than me when it spit me out as the Valedictorian. I went on to receive my BA in English from UCLA, where I worked as a staff copyeditor for the Daily Bruin.

One fateful day in October 2004 I tried a new yoga class and met my future husband — the instructor. Two months later, Don flew me to meet the large Bleasdale clan for Christmas in Westchester, New York, where he grew up and his family still lives.

Back in Los Angeles, Don asked, “So when are we flying to Germany so I can ask your father for your hand in marriage?” — and studied two semesters of German to do just that. When he meet my parents, he won them over with his first “Hallo.”

We got married at Lyndhurst Castle in Tarrytown 11 months later, and exactly one year later our son Landon was born. He is a happy, blue-eyed boy, now 6 years old.

This might sound like a fairy tale, but it’s not. We are just like any other family trying to make ends meet after moving to Westchester, one of the most expensive areas in the country — Martha Stewart and Richard Gere live nearby (I love having breakfast at his restaurant).

It didn’t make any sense to raise Landon in California, so far away from all his cousins, aunts and uncles, and Grandma. Don works as a finish carpenter/project manager, and I work from home as a professional blogger, editor, and social media consultant.

Did you know @DagmarBleasdale is just as lovely and wonderful IRL than she is online? Well she is. ~ @Mommyfriend

Why I blog and why Dagmar’s Home (formerly Dagmar’s momsense):

I have always been unafraid to voice my opinion and have a whole slew of new ones about being a stay-at-home mom who also juggles a career as an editor and social media consultant. On Dagmar’s Home I share with you what I learned works and doesn’t work, what benefits your child and you. I want to be a resource and trusted “friend” you can rely on for information.

I believe in giving my readers (and 23,000+ Twitter, 4,500+ Facebook, and 1,800+ BlogFrog community followers) something valuable to read and like to entertain you with posts about my life. I’m making sense of motherhood and much more. Come join me!

I write about what I’m passionate about. I hope you enjoy my entries about natural childbirth, (extended) breastfeeding, attachment parenting, co-sleeping, natural remedies, frugal and green living, raising a healthy, creative, well-adjusted, barely bilingual child without an XBox. I also love to blog about thrifty home decorating, organizing, and DIY projects.

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    leticia valle March 30, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    I love that you work on decorations

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    Anita March 29, 2013 at 9:10 PM

    I just found your blog and signed up for emails. I love what I see so far.

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    Dagmar Bleasdale March 30, 2013 at 12:25 AM

    Hi Anita, I’m so glad you found my little “home” :) I hope you will come by again soon.

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    Mary Withrow March 28, 2013 at 3:20 AM

    I follow you on Twitter @MaryWithrow1

    Thanks, love these and hope everyone has a Happy Easter

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    Kathy Weiand December 20, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    I love your ideas. They are just like mine (scarey as that is). I make decorative birdhouses and more and more have been making them for decorating the interior of the house. I have some “themed” ones (woodland, seafaring, sports, games, etc.) so it’ll fit many types of homes. I’m always looking for new ideas and after reading just one of your blogs I’ve come up with some new ideas for birdhouses. I’m working on having my website updated and the new one will include a place for me to blog. Something new for me. But if you don’t mind I would like to refer to your site as this is so connected with what I do.

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    Dagmar Bleasdale December 20, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Hi Kathy,

    sure, I’d love for you to mention my blog. Glad you are enjoying it!

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    Jan B September 17, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Hi Dagmar,
    I stumbled upon your site today while cruising Hometalk. So tickled I found you. I’m a lover of thrifty shopping and decorating, and I love your style. My second pot of coffee is dripping as I settle in to discover more of your creativity. Thank you for sharing your world. Peace to you.

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    Dagmar September 17, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Hi Jan,

    this has to be the most lovely comment someone has left me in a while! Thank you! I’m glad you found me and enjoy Dagmar’s momsense — and I really hope you’ll stick around :) More fun posts to come, especially about thrifting and decorating.

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    Lisa Adams September 13, 2012 at 12:22 AM

    Hi Dagmar, I signed up to receive your posts and would love to be entered in the Speed Decorating give away. I am not a Mom, but I am a personal chef and friend to MANY NYC Moms. Your blog will be a great resource!

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    Dagmar September 13, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Hi Lisa, you don’t have to be a mom to enter! Anyone can enter. Just follow the instructions and leave one comment per entry on that post. Good luck!

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    Amanda Travis August 30, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    I subscribed to your site. Thanks.

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    cassandra August 29, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I am subscribed and a follower on fb under the name rab pom.
    thanks :)

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    Kelly D August 28, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    I subscribe to your email under kellywcuATyahooDOTcom

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    Jamie "ChatterBlossom" August 15, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Hi! I’m your newest follower! Can’t wait to follow along! ;-)

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