Laina Turner's Blog, page 91
February 28, 2014
I Need Sunny Beaches And A Good Book
This has been one of the worst winters I can remember and the cold and snow has lingered on through February and almost to March. For the almost 13 years I have lived in Indy, December and January are usually the only really awful months, and I can’t stop thinking about beaches and sunshine. I... READ MORE »
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February 27, 2014
Three Ways to Achieve an Oscar Winning Smile
This Sunday afternoon, many of us will be marveling at the fashions worn by A-List stars who walk the red carpet for the 86th Academy Awards. Also known as The Oscars, this event brings out the most expensive jewels and glamorous gowns that only add to the glittering excitement. As the cameras click and flash,... READ MORE »
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My Daughter The Artist
My daughter Sydney is all kinds of amazing in my book, as is her big brother. I couldn’t be luckier. They are both healthy, smart, funny, the whole package. So I shouldn’t have been surprised yesterday when riding in the car with her and talking to her dad in code about gifts for her upcoming... READ MORE »
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Hollywood and Why it Reminds Me of Ancient Greece
I suppose our love of celebrities starts with stories. Celebrities are entertaining. They date each other, wear beautiful clothes, live lavish lifestyles, and even mess up occasionally. This is very much like a soap opera, with various characters playing various roles. Some are the characters you root for, others are characters you love to hate.... READ MORE »
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February 26, 2014
Closet Organization–Make Today the Day!
Let’s face it……closets can be scary places after a while if closet organization hasn’t been a priority for us! What amazes me, is how many “repeats” of things I have–different colors of course, but the same shirt or pants over and over. One of the things that’s helped me eliminate this is keeping my closet... READ MORE »
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I Just Need to Lose 5 More Pounds!
Last year I decided at the beginning of the year to really take charge of being healthy and fit. In the past I have tried to eat decently and exercise in spurts and my body has been fine both inside and out but like many women I’ve always felt that last 10lbs was what was... READ MORE »
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February 25, 2014
Blogging Is All About Me
Blogging is a bit of a narcissistic activity don’t you think? While I do find myself fascinating, and am sure most other people do too, it is difficult for me to not feel a little conceited constantly blogging about me, my books, my kids, my thoughts, things I like, things I do blah – blah... READ MORE »
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Ninny
My daughter calls it, “Nah-Nah.” Even at a year old, Laylah has managed to nickname the source of her first food. I’m sure that you may have heard other names: nip, boob, tit or ninny. Whatever it may be called, breastfeeding is the sweetest and the most intimate connection that mother and baby can share. ... READ MORE »
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February 24, 2014
Be Purposeful With Your Work
You know that saying measure twice, cut once? The point of that is to say be purposeful, plan carefully, and you will reduce the number of errors and time wasted re-doing things you should have done right the first time. Well…it’s not so much my strong suit. You can look back to my elementary... READ MORE »
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Remembering to “Parent” Younger Siblings
I read a funny quote one day that compared being the parent of a toddler to a 24 hour suicide watch. I laughed out loud because of the truth in that statement. There is something magnificent about 18 months old. They know so much and absorb everything. They want to explore, repeat, and entertain. They... READ MORE »
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