Laina Turner's Blog, page 89
March 12, 2014
Dear Lord, Make The Crying Stop!!!
As adults we have an arsenal of emotions that we can choose from when someone asks us how we are feeling. Tired, a little off, mediocre, over the moon, excited, frustrated and my favorite female answer…bloated. However our little angels only come with two emotions happy or sad, good or bad and as a result... READ MORE »
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March 11, 2014
Positive Tuesday
I feel better today. And it only has a little to do with all the wine I drank yesterday. Just kidding. I somehow managed to stave off the alcohol and carbs. Both things I want when I’m stressed and unhappy but two things that will make me feel most guilty the next day. And with... READ MORE »
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March 10, 2014
Cranky Pants Monday
I’m in a bad mood today. I realize that no one wants to necessarily hear about why I’m cranky but I thought I’d share anyways. Maybe talking (writing) about it will help. First, I want to point out it’s not just because of one thing it’s several little things that have all congregated on... READ MORE »
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March 7, 2014
Mental Milestones
I can only remember a selected few of my birthdays. Beginning with my16th birthday, I attended an Alvin Ailey Performance that was incredibly entertaining. For my 21st, I went to a bar with some of my organization’s sisters who promised that I wouldn’t remember the rest of the evening and I don’t. For my 23rd,... READ MORE »
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Marriage The Second Time Around
I was married for over 10 years and have been divorced for almost 3. I have a long-term boyfriend I live with and we’ve talked about making it legal. So I decided to think of all the reasons why I would want to get married again. I initially came up with about 30 reasons. I... READ MORE »
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Black Bean Soup Recipe
I “rig” dishes to make them easier, tastier, and just a tad bit healthier for me and my family. Here is my quick and easy rigged recipe for a delicious Black Bean Soup. Black Bean Soup (Rigged) Recipe 5 slices turkey bacon, finely chopped 2 medium onions, chopped 6 garlic cloves, pressed 1 habanero chili pepper, chopped without... READ MORE »
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March 6, 2014
Helping Your Child Cope With Divorce
To actually take the time to put focus on your child’s needs and to make sure those needs are met, will require a commitment to taking your children seriously. It means treating the children as people whose desires and feelings and questions matter. A child’s preferences can’t always be fulfilled, but they can always be... READ MORE »
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Why I Blog As An Author
The answer to this question is because I want to. I actually enjoy it. Though in all seriousness I would blog as an author even if I didn’t like it because I feel it’s necessary, just not at the level I blog now. As an author to get noticed you need to have a platform.... READ MORE »
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March 5, 2014
Your Baby Sitter Just Cancelled……Now What!?
It’s happened to everyone……..you get an invitation to something you’re excited about……you go out and buy the perfect outfit…….you get a baby sitter…….and then BOOM……the afternoon of the event your baby sitter calls and says they’re not going to be able to stay with your children. It just stinks doesn’t it!? The big question then... READ MORE »
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Moving: one of the worst things ever!
I confess I do not live in a clutter free home. I may on occasion stuff things in places as a method of cleaning. At the time I fully intend on going back and cleaning it out but I tend to forget so then things pile up and slowly get out of control until one... READ MORE »
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