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New Years Resolutions

I'm completely aware that it's not even New Years yet, but it's getting close and for some reason my mind is transfixed on making New Years resolutions. I honestly can't tell you why I am so gung ho about this because if history is any indication View Post

Hey You….Slow Down!

As I sit here stressed beyond stressed over Christmas and struggling to slow myself down to remember what really matters this season, I wanted to take a moment and share the following with all of you who may be reading and feeling the same way.A View Post

Here Comes The Judge!

I spent the better part of my morning sitting in our county court house for jury duty. Thankfully, I was excused. I would never try to weasel out of my civic duty, but we are having some health issues with my mom and a few other things all at once. View Post

Gamer Girl

Once upon a time, I used to belong to a parenting forum and some of the women on there actually admitted to playing online games like World of Warcraft and The Sims and things like that. I honestly never understood the appeal. I likened playing View Post

It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

I woke up this morning (at 10 AM, oh sweet heavenly, blissful weekend!!) to rain, but this didn't put a damper on things today because my little family and I had plans to stay in anyway. We've been patiently waiting for today, the day we would all View Post

Beyond The Baby Book

I had the best of intentions when my son was born about documenting his life not only in his baby book but also through journaling. I have a cousin who has written many, many letters to her daughter since she was born. Those letters are going to be View Post

Tis The Season For Holiday Toy Price Gouging

We've had out first close encounter of the holiday toy kind. Since before I became a parent, I swore I would never be *that* parent. Before I became a mom I saw what some of my friends went through trying desperately to find a hot holiday toy that View Post

Save The Oceans- Adopt A Sea Creature

Are you still looking for that gift for the person who has everything? How about a baby seal? Maybe a hammerhead shark? I'm sure they don't have those, right?If you're looking for a fun and unique gift that also helps a great cause, then please View Post

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