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March 17, 2014
Behind the Scenes: Newfound Respect For My Parents
I am convinced it’s not possible to appreciate your parents until you are a parent of your own. I want to apologize to my mom every time my kids complain about what I have made for dinner. I was a picky eater and would complain pretty much any time it didn’t involve rice or pasta.... READ MORE »
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March 14, 2014
Friday Favorites
The subtitle of this post is a little misleading because I have way more than 5 fave indie authors but there isn’t enough blog space to cover them all in one post so I thought I would start with 5. These 5 write chick lit, cozy mystery type books (and I am being general here... READ MORE »
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10 Sure Signs That You Are A Mom
1. You call other people’s kids “baby”, “honey”, or “sweetheart”. 2. You lick your finger before wiping something off your husband/companion’s face. 3. Your name is called the moment you close the bathroom door. 4. You possess a look that can stop people instantly in their tracks. 5. You have a large supply of recycled birthday and... READ MORE »
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March 13, 2014
Calling All Mothers Of Little Girls
I came across a great post (make that 2) on a blog I frequent, A CUP OF JO, that as a mom of a little girl really hit home. The first post I noticed was Ban the word “bossy” that she wrote about the Ban Bossy campaign. Something I had not yet heard of, furthering... READ MORE »
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The Importance of Girlfriends
One of the most important relationships I have as an adult is my relationships with my girlfriends. The importance we put on friendships really transcends all ages. When we are little we are always looking for a playmate. As we get older those relationships are constantly evolving. We gain friends and lose friends, but as... READ MORE »
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March 12, 2014
The Life and Times of John Manjiro.
I got this great opportunity to showcase a really interesting book on my site by Donald R. Bernard called The Life and Times of John Manjiro. Because I typically write and promote fiction it was fun to write this post because of the topic. It was fascinating and true, which in my opinion makes it... READ MORE »
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Your Words & Their Impact on The World
It is truly disheartening when you hear a parent call a child a derogatory name. Recently I had a little 5-year old girl tell me her step-father called her a “loser head” and “butthead”. She wanted me to explain what those words meant. Well……my heart just stopped and broke, and my mind raced at how... READ MORE »
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Spring Trend Alert: Bow Belts
If you’ve been under a rock recently, you’re probably unaware that bows have become a big trend this year. Yes, bows. From bracelets to earrings, you’ll find bow details and prints all over this season. One of the best ways to incorporate bows into your daily outfit is with a belt. This effortless style is... READ MORE »
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Cozy Mystery enter to win
In case you’re unfamiliar on what a cozy mystery is I wanted to fill you in. In short a cozy mystery is a sub genre of mystery/crime fiction with very vanilla sex and violence with a bit of humor thrown in. Cozy mysteries usually have a female main character who is an amateur sleuth (of... READ MORE »
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Cozy Mystery Wednesday
In case you’re unfamiliar on what a cozy mystery is I wanted to fill you in. In short a cozy mystery is a sub genre of mystery/crime fiction with very vanilla sex and violence with a bit of humor thrown in. Cozy mysteries usually have a female main character who is an amateur sleuth (of... READ MORE »
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