Writing
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The Post I Wish I’d Written…
My good friend Katy Chaffin wrote this piece. As a vet and a proud military spouse, I feel she is qualified in a very unique way to express what so many of us feel. Katy’s family is currently serving our country overseas. “Each time my family is separated in defense of this “Great Nation” I… Continue reading
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Movie Review: Rock of Ages
I’m going to pretend you care what movies I watch, and what I think about them. While being deployed, the hubbs had the opportunity to watch a few movies, so last night we hit up our Red Box for Rock of Ages, which he insisted I would love. If you haven’t seen it yet, I… Continue reading
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Circle of Moms Top 25 List Nomination
Wow. My blog was nominated for the Circle of Moms Top 25 Blogs for 2013! You can vote for my blog once a day until July 4th by clicking the button to the right! Very excited and very humbled by the nomination! Thank you for reading! Continue reading
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Dear Military Mom Facing Your First Deployment With Kids
Dear Military Mom on your first deployment: Oh mama, there really isn’t anything I can tell you to prepare for this adventure. It is hard. Simple as that. There are days (hours, minutes) that are going to feel like forever. Dragging so slow you swear it’s been an hour and it’s only been 4 minutes.… Continue reading
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Things You Should Not Say To Me While Ringing Up My Purchases
There are so many instances where I’ve nearly left a pile of drool at the checkout line because my mouth was gaping open, shocked at the audacity of people and the things they say. So much so, that I felt compelled to share the list of what customer service people should never say to me… Continue reading
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Being a Mom
Looking, watching, observing moms about Many types that really leave no doubt The one who never learned to swim, never jumped in the pool, Couldn’t play with her kids in the water, never lost her cool But in the end missed out on all the fun the way that water feels under warm summer sun… Continue reading
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Businesses in a Box
I think entrepreneurship is great. Some people have the gumption to create their own business, turn their passion into a profit – more power to them! Here’s what I don’t like: the businesses in a box. The multi-level stuff. I’ve dabbled in a couple of these “businesses”, but ultimately a person becomes a recruiter (“team… Continue reading
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Changing the Subject
I am only about 2 pages into “Health At Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight” and I’m hooked. The book is written by Linda Bacon, PhD (You can check out her website here). Here’s the paragraph that had me reaching for the computer immediately: “Many of us have a disturbing preoccupation with food and an… Continue reading
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Pee and some other stuff…
The minions were playing in the wading pool, splashing and having all kinds of watery springtime fun in their bathing suits. I had made some lemonade for us and laid out a little blanket to lay on and watch them play. Awe… my little beautiful babies. I love the spring and summer. Hannah decides she… Continue reading
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How About It?
How about we all just stop for a minute. I am a “Fan” and “Like” various fitness groups on Facebook and read a few fitness and running blogs on a regular basis. Heck, I even write for a fitness blog. But I’m more and more discouraged about the negative tone of what I’ve been reading… Continue reading
Life and Other Stuff 