Laina Turner's Blog, page 92
February 21, 2014
Water: The Simple Beauty Solution
WATER. Can that really be the simple solution? Lately my husband has been making these little comments to me in the morning, such as: you look REALLY tired or your eyes are really red or maybe you should drink some more water. So, in other words… I look like crap! Thanks, hun. I love you, too. However,... READ MORE »
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February 20, 2014
Don’t Give up: Steps To A Better Blog
You know what I love about life? That we can always learn from our mistakes and get better at whatever we are trying the next time. While in the moment it can seem as frustrating as hell once you have a chance to step back and really look at what got screwed up you can... READ MORE »
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Online Shopping for Clothing–How Do You Know?
Online shopping…….I realize how difficult it can be sometimes to purchase clothing online. If it’s the first time you’ve considered purchasing something from an online site, there are the usual questions…… Will it hold up……Will it fit…….What is going to happen if I need to return or exchange it? My best advice is read the... READ MORE »
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February 19, 2014
Just Write
I meet a lot of people who when they find out I’m a writer tell me they have always wanted to write a book. When I ask why they haven’t, they usually say they don’t know how. My answer is always the same. To write a book just do it. Just sit down and write.... READ MORE »
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February 18, 2014
Wrestling the Obsidian Tornado
I sat in Hannah’s office, snug against the arm of the couch with two tye-dyed pillows underneath my arms. The blanket that I usually snuggled under sat folded in my lap, and my fingers traveled back and forth along soft fleece the cover of chocolate. “What happened?” she asked. “Was there something in particular that... READ MORE »
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Go Bananas!
I’m not the best cook in the world but I LOVE to bake. I was blessed with 2 AMAZING grandmothers who I spent a lot of time with and they taught me so much. I don’t bake as much as I would like, mainly because I don;t need to eat a bunch of baked goods.... READ MORE »
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February 17, 2014
Keeping Your Motivation
There are many things that motivate us to accomplish a goal: 1. a pat on the back 2. fitting in to skinny jeans 3. wowing classmates at a class reunion because of your accomplishments 4. hitting a million page views on your blog However, those things are the end result. There can be so much... READ MORE »
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Your Child as an Individual
Sometimes it’s hard to remember that our kids are their own individual person. They are our child, our baby, we created them so therefore they are ours. While this may be true, they are also their own. My daughter, who is 6 1/2 years old, is dramatic. She is a wonderful combination of girly girl... READ MORE »
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February 15, 2014
Is a Pet a Really Good Idea?
You go to any shelter and ask how many animals are there because they thought it would be a great idea for the kids and it turned out to be exactly the opposite. There seems to be a distinct difference between children who grow up with animals that basically were there first and the animals... READ MORE »
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Is Valentine’s Day Necessary?
All week long I was bombarded with the same question. “What are you and your husband doing for Valentine’s Day?” When I confessed that we didn’t really “do” Valentine’s Day or presents, I got the weirdest looks. Looks that said, “You ain’t right, lady.” My husband and I mutually decided to forego Valentine’s Day gifts... READ MORE »
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