Tag Archives: Family

Detour

If you would have told me a year ago that I would be a single mother of three, I wouldn’t have believed you. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. We cannot control those along the way, but we … Continue reading

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The City Mom and the Country Mom

This week I have spoken to two different mothers living in two different cities who informed me they just bought chickens for their home.  Neither of these families are exactly living in the country, in fact, Mother 1 bought hers … Continue reading

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Nothing Means Something

If you are like me, now that the kids are back in school, most of our conversations take place in the car during drop off or pick up runs in the minivan (maybe your car is cooler.) Usually, they go something … Continue reading

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Even if You Are in a Hurry … Use the Carseat!

As summer comes to a close and school season starts anew, so do our rushed morning routines.  As a parent, it is easy to get behind schedule while trying to get your brood out of the house.  Sometimes, that means … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Breastfeeding and the Working Mom

It has been one of the most joyous occasions in your life. The coming of your little baby allowed you a moment of reprise from the working world. But as the case must be, those magical months of time just … Continue reading

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Mommy Bloggers Unite @DaytonChildrens

Today I had the wonderful experience of meeting new contacts in the local blogging community. I was honored to be invited to the Mommy Bloggers Luncheon @DaytonChildrens along with a group of other select women in the greater-Dayton area to … Continue reading

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It’s the Little Things

Sometimes it’s the little things that keep us grounded.  What started off as a rough morning later turned into day where I was reminded not to sweat the small stuff. I got the kids off in a rush this morning … Continue reading

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Product Review: ChildUp Early Learning Game Cards

I am always looking for new ways to occupy my kids, so I was especially excited to try out my new Early Learning Game Cards made by Child Up. I strongly believe that one of the keys to keeping young … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Optimism Helped Me Fight Cancer

People always tell me that I see the glass as half-full, rather than half-empty. I realize now that they’re right. Never have my rose-colored glasses and natural sense of optimism served me better than when I was diagnosed with a … Continue reading

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A Magic Story

Three years ago today, I had a baby boy.  He has been the light of my life ever since. I had always wanted a boy because I heard the mother-son bond was a special one. Turns out, it is. The … Continue reading

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