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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Games For Mystery Lovers
Everyone loves a good mystery. Whether it’s reading a whodunit like an Agatha Christie novel, watching a murder mystery movie or watching a cold case story on television, mystery is a part of culture. So, when it comes to games and entertainment, why not bring in a bit of mystery? Whether you want to go out and have a mysterious adventure, or stay home and bring the mystery to you, here are four great ways to get involved in the fun.
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An Annoying Question Asked To Skinny People
WHY ARE YOU SO SKINNY? This is a question asked to skinny folks more than most imagine. When someone asks me this question, the first thought that comes to mind is, “MY FAMILY EATS EVERYTHING FROM ME!” What comes out of my mouth, “God made me this way.” Now, as I stand there answering this annoying question, I often wonder what the person would say or do if I responded with any other response. I mean, what if my answer was, “I’m sick.” Would they begin apologizing? Would it even be a sincere
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Don’t You Do It
School is almost out for the summer. Kids are excited about sleeping in and not having homework. We’re excited too, but know that at week two we’ll be ready to send everyone back to school. So, what do we do as parents to keep the kids from driving us insane? Schedule summer activities to keep the kids busy! Cause allowing a little boredom in their life is horrible…..come on ladies. Say it with me, ” DON’T OVER SCHEDULE YOUR CHILD’S SUMMER BREAK!”
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Remote Work For Military Spouse Employment
I met a dashing young man in college years ago but didn’t give much thought to it because I had career goals that didn’t include a husband, kids and most definitely, nothing near a military life. That all changed when I walked down the aisle and said, “I Do!” That dashing young man is now my husband; a Naval Officer.
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Welcoming a Tiny 12
In the Northwest, the only thing that is taken more seriously than your cup of coffee is Seahawks season. September through the Super Bowl, fans all over the state of Washington treat Sundays and Monday nights with the same deference as a religious holiday. If you’re expecting a new arrival, welcome your little one into the world the right way: as a Seahawks fan!
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Getting My Food Prep and Vacuum Sealing On
Look, folks, I’m not even going to pretend that I do right. I stink when it comes to food planning, food prepping and food saving. HORRIBLE! Spell it with me… H O R R I B L E. It’s ok though, I’m going to do better. Who else is with me in this struggle? Don’t sit there and lie. It’s ok. We can’t see you. Just go ahead and admit that we’re running a close race. But yo, let’s get our life together. Cause look, the kids will be home on summer break soon, and these jokers want to eat all darn day. Knowing good and well, they eat once…
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7 Signs You Are A Good Parent
When it comes to parenting, most of us frequently question if we are doing it right. But, we won’t really be able to tell for a long time- a time when our children are old enough to be parents. 7 Signs You Are A Good Parent Modern parents take their duty as a parent quite seriously, and they want to do it right. While this is a telling sign that things are going in the right direction, here are a few other signs showing you are a good parent: Their Basic Necessities are Met The primary responsibility of every parent is to offer their child food, shelter and clothing. These…
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Dixie Cups Man!
Learning to be a father and husband is a real struggle. Trying to figure yourself out while you are trying to figure out the women you love is a real confusing time. My wife and I got together in our early twenties. At that point in time the only thing I knew about relationships was the vision my parents had provided me. You eventually learn that what you see from the sample your parents give you is not the whole picture. Growing up when dad spoke, we all listened. Dad was the man of the house and if he said it wasn’t happening, it wasn’t happening. When he said something…
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No, I’m Not Paying You To Clean Your Room
So, we’ve determined my answer to the question “should kids get an allowance?” Be sure to go over and read that article. Now let’s talk about why we do not associate payment with chores. You read that right. Our kids receive an allowance every month, no strings attached. But, there is a lesson behind it. So, be sure to click the link and read what I said about kids getting an allowance. Anywho….why do we not associate an allowance with chores for our kids? We have one reason! Chores are part of life. If we do not do basic things around the home, then we tread into some pretty dangerous…
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My Go To Shop For Yummy Gourmet Popcorn In Metro D.C.
We held our first D.C. area #MaC meetup in January. I know, you’re thinking…“What the heck is a #MaC?” We call ourselves #MaCs, ladies from the online Facebook group Mamas and Coffee®. We have real, everyday conversations about love, life, family and home. We empower one another to live life to the fullest and also let one another know that we are not alone when the crazy happens. Trust me; it will happen.
