Category Archives: The Moms

How do you spell “d-i-n-n-e-r”?

I feel a need to help supplement my daughters’ education, and not just rely on the public school system.  Perhaps it’s because the schools here have some of the worst ratings in the nation, or perhaps because many of the … Continue reading

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Eczema: Solved!

If only I had taken pictures of my baby’s hands.  They were chapped, peeling and oh, so red.  It made you cringe just looking at them.  Unfortunately, our little baby had gotten my skin genes, including the eczema that came … Continue reading

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Meal Planning: Menus

I’m sure more than one of you can relate to this experience: It’s 5:30 pm-dinner time.  But you have nothing started, and more than that, NOTHING planned.  Do you even have ingredients?  Your mind starts to cloud over as you try … Continue reading

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Be Your Best Self

It’s 3:00 AM now, and I came to the computer an hour ago after checking on the kids. It was going to be quick, but instead I’m grateful for the article I just found.  It’s called: The Choice is Yours. … Continue reading

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Life is Hard

Before my husband and I were married, we had a talk.  We had a lot of talks, but one night I remember a particular talk about those kind of women who are always comparing themselves with others in order to … Continue reading

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Talent Swap

As a child, I was required to take piano lessons by my mother.  I hated that family rule, but I endured and today am so thankful that I can play the piano.  So, naturally, I instilled the same requirement in … Continue reading

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Customize Your Stuff

I have recently been introduced to a great site where you can create customized designs from everything from Keds shoes and skateboards to t-shirts, hats, and necklace pendants.  And unlike other shops I have seen, this one does not have … Continue reading

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A Few of Our Favorite Things

Have you ever woken up in the morning, worried about how you’re going to make it thru the day with your little ones when you have NOTHING planned?  This happens to me too often.  So one of those days, I got … Continue reading

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Handmade Fudge

Keep little hands busy in this science experiment, squishing ingredients in a bag to make homemade fudge. Continue reading

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You Come Too

My idea of love and romance has certainly changed as the years have gone by. Not so long ago I got a new CD titled Choose Something Like a Star that I often wake up to on Sunday mornings, and … Continue reading

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