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Sshhh….Mom’s Crazy But Don’t Tell

My daughter started saying that phrase when she was about three. She would go to her dad and whisper in his ear “Shhhh…mommy’s crazy but don’t tell,” and then giggle. I have no idea why she said that but it certainly made me wonder. Out of the mouth of babes they say. The textbook definition... READ MORE »

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PROCRASTINATION IS ON MY TO DO LIST!

Everyday that I wake up, my laundry list of things to do can make my day become overwhelming and beyond hectic regardless of the day or time. As I’m making sure that my one year old daughter is tended to, I am texting the sitter to make sure that she is on time just so... READ MORE »

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Monday Is Not A Funday

Monday is not my favorite day of the week, that would be Thursday. I sometimes (often) find myself on Sunday night starting to get stressed out and anxious about Monday and the following weeks activities. Now once I actually get to Monday it’s not so bad It’s more that anticipation of a week jam packed... READ MORE »

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Mommy Time Out

I was at a birthday party a couple months ago with some mommy friends and the conversation naturally was about kids,  behavior, discipline, etc. All the things you talk about with other moms to make sure you aren’t crazy. Well, during the conversation, the topic came around to something I had never heard about before.... READ MORE »

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Vows & Victims – Presley Thurman Novel #8 Is Now Available!

I know it’s been way to long but you know what they say, “good things come to those who wait.” And your wait it over. Vows & Victims, a Presley Thurman mystery  book #8 in the series, is now available on Kindle and Nook. It should be available by the end of the week for... READ MORE »

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Unconditionally

It’s a big word but children need to at least learn its meaning at a very early age.  There are other words that fit well with it like acceptance and patience.  However life gets hectic and kids get in the way and those words just fly out the window along with the vunerable hearts of... READ MORE »

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I Need A Name!

Vows & Victims, the 8th Presley Thurman novel, is due out next week. The 9th Presley Thurman novel is at the editors. However, there is a little snag. I don’t have a title for that book. I think I jinxed myself because with the Presley books, my normal routine is a title I like pops...

Snow days: Days Off Or Double Time

Yesterday was yet again another snow day. A day which thrills school age kids beyond belief and a day which moms have mixed emotions (at least I do). I love my kids and I know they are growing up fast and I WANT to spend as much time as I can with them. But the... READ MORE »

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Help a Bullied Brony – Michael Morones

When my oldest son, who is currently 11 years old, confessed to being a Brony, I didn’t know how to feel about it besides confused. This resulted mostly from not understanding what the term “Brony” meant. When I discovered the definition of Brony, the confusion only deepened. If I’m brutally honest with myself – and I... READ MORE »

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Oh “Honey”!

 As you get older, and hopefully wiser, you begin to see things differently.  Years ago I gave up artificial sweeteners after reading about the potential side-effects they cause.  Sugar has its own downside, from useless calories to causing internal inflammation and other issues in some people.  I thought stevia would be the answer, but then... READ MORE »

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