Monthly Archives: March 2012

Let Me Just Start By Saying This Is Not a Political Statement

Michelle Obama.  Everyone loves her, including me.  I know she’s done a lot of good things and is a really influential person, but the main thing I admire about her is her arms.  Yes her arms.  Look at them.  It’s … Continue reading

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Relieve Your Mother Guilt Through Properly Cooked Chicken Nuggets

So I got this really handy kitchen item.  It’s a Panini Press.  My mother-in-law has one and made me a really nummy sandwich one day when I was SUPER hungry.  After that sandwich, I knew I had to have one. … Continue reading

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A Slide In The Woods–#285

We had planned to do yard work today since it was supposed to be warm outside and we have a bunch of weeds growing in the flower beds. I actually HAD been looking forward to it right up until the … Continue reading

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This is good as it gets (Part 2)

This is a continuation from Wednesday’s post…So if you missed Wednesday’s post go back and read it before you read this…If you’re back for the dramatic conclusion…Read on and thanks for your patronage. Now…I want to tell you about one … Continue reading

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This Is As Good As It Gets (Part 1)

I’ve had some bazaar conversations lately and I need to record some of them for my future self or maybe for my daughters when they grow up.  This post is about body image. I hesitate to talk about these conversations, … Continue reading

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My Mother Told Me I Could Do Anything–Tauni Everett

If you don’t know Tauni Everett, you’re probably missing out on something you wish you knew.  Something that would probably make your home life way more amazing. I got to know Tauni a few years ago, if you’re just meeting … Continue reading

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Happy Kids = Happy Mom = Happy Family

So I was reading my cousin’s blog the other day and she referenced a few websites that were good for moms who were trying to be good moms and enjoy motherhood.  I looked at all three sites she posted and … Continue reading

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Lei-ing Down

I mentioned in my last post that we recently returned from a trip to Maui, HI. You might guess that I had many opportunities for pleasant events while in Hawaii.  One of them was #3 from the list, Wear a … Continue reading

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Who Doesn’t LOVE Dolphins

We just returned from a family trip to Maui on Monday.  It was 10 days of vacation bliss which ended with a midnight flight back.  Now we’re home and we’re super jet lagged and T-I-R-E-D.  I realize that no one … Continue reading

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Make An Effort Instead Of An Excuse

I actually shared this somewhere else a few years ago.  Even though one person told me I should be arrested by the cliche police, I decided to share it anyway because most people who read it seemed to like it.   … Continue reading

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