Empowering Women
Empowering women through my personal stories is how I want to give back to the world. Raising kids, maneuvering life, and learning who you are.
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3 Areas to Reinvest in Yourself as a Divorced Mom
October is Self-Promotion Month, a great reminder that now, more than ever, is a good time to put energy into yourself and your future. While it may be easy for some, it’s especially difficult for moms as they deal with a busy family schedule, work commitments, and unplanned life events. Add in a divorce and trying to maintain a new normal for your children and this task can become even harder. Below are some areas that you can invest in as a newly single mom to make sure that you don’t lose your sense of self during and after the divorce process. Mind One of the top stressors when going…
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The Day I Had My Stroke
April 17th, 2021, started as a typical Saturday for me. I did my normal routine. Wake up Say my morning prayers Mess with my husband Grab my phone to check Facebook Roll out of the bed Give my long lecture to the kids to get their chores done before they head out for the day I got dressed and took my middle daughter to her horse-riding team practice. Sat at the stables for three hours. I always sat in the car chatting with family and friends on the phone. I’m not a horse person. I always joke that I just write the check. I know nothing about horses. After the…
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Summer Horseback Riding Camps Kids Love Near Fort Belvoir VA
Horseback Riding Camps At Meadowood Stables-Lorton Nestled in the beautiful Mason Neck region of Southern Fairfax County, Meadowood Stables offers a unique Horseback Riding Camps. Combining the beauty of an 800-acre nature park and a 46 stall horse operation your child will experience the rich diversity of local nature along with learning to work with and ride horses. Part nature camp, part horse camp your child will learn to: handle horses safely, groom and tack, basic riding skills up to trotting, clean stalls, and general care of the horses. Camps usually includes visits from local horse veterinarians and farriers to discuss and show good health care for the horses. Throughout…
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Delicious and Budget-Friendly Dinner Recipes For Your Family
Do you find yourself struggling to find dinner ideas that are delicious and budget-friendly to feed your family? Yeah, you’re not alone. My family complains that I cook the same dinners over and over. My thought…hey! I’m cooking. They are right though. I cook the same thing over and over. Anyone else with me? A few of my famous excuses I’ve used: I’m a simple cook I don’t have time to cook an elaborate meal They waste my food and any other excuse that I can come up with I won’t lie, I had to reevaluate these excuses. What the heck did I mean that I didn’t have time to…
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Creating A Capsule Wardrobe On A Budget
The term “capsule wardrobe” has been circling around on the internet for the past few years. A capsule wardrobe is essentially creating a wardrobe of versatile items that you absolutely LOVE, rather than having a large wardrobe filled with pieces you kind of like and occasionally wear. If you’ve ever looked at your closet, filled with clothes, and felt like you have absolutely nothing to wear, a capsule wardrobe is probably exactly what you need.
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Great Books to Listen to on Audible
Are you an avid reader? No.? Me neither. As a matter of fact, I tend to fall asleep on a book. Yep, No matter how good the book is, within 15 minutes of sitting down and reading, I’m knocked out! Snoring and drooling. BUT…I do enjoy listening to a good book from time to time. I think I am enjoying it because I can listen while I do household chores, work, and listen as we travel. I will add to my list of great books to listen to on audible throughout the year, so be sure to bookmark this article and visit it often. Audible Is Fabulous I started listening…
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Christmas Gift Ideas for Teen Girls Shared By A Teen Girl
My mom asked me to share a post with some gift ideas this Christmas for teen girls. Going to keep it quick and simple for you. Parents, don’t make this difficult. When you ask, we tell you. And sure, we may throw out a long list of things. We’re giving you options. You don’t have to get everything we say.
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Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas For Your Teen Daughter
Don’t stress about finding a teen girl a last-minute Christmas gift. Yo, we haven’t even started our Christmas shopping, and I’m sitting here chilling like we have 365 days to go. Let me help you with last-minute Christmas gift ideas for teen girls in your life. No worries, no worries at all. I’m here to save your blood pressure.
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Do You Buy Yourself Christmas Gifts
Do you buy yourself Christmas gifts? I sure do. Yes, no shame in my game. I know I make Santa’s naughty list every year, so to ensure I have something under the tree, I shop for a few Christmas gifts for myself. Hey! Don’t judge. lol Christmas is more than just gifts. We take time to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus in our home. We also ensure we give to others.
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Don’t Go Broke This Cyber Monday-Earn As You SHOP
Let the MADNESS begin! It’s time to hit the stores and the lovely web to start shopping for Christmas gifts. If you’re like my family, the kids give you a long list of items or just two that cost you an arm and a leg. That’s what happens as they get older. Fewer requests, bigger price tag. But, hey! No worries, I got you covered. I prefer the scramble of Cyber Monday over the long lines of Black Friday. A few years ago I was introduced to a new way of shopping for Cyber Monday and earn some cash at the same time! WHHAAATTTT???!!!! “I can get the Cyber Monday…
