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Do You Take Your Home Business Seriously?

Many stay at home moms try to juggle an at home business in addition to their parenting responsibilities. Like all other entrepreneurs some have more success than others. But moms, in general, may be more vulnerable because they don’t take their business seriously enough. Often when a family makes the decision for mom to stay [...]

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Is Perfectionism a Curse?

Perfectionism has been on my mind for awhile. Are moms and women born perfectionists? How many of you are perfectionists? Everything has to be just right before you can say “I’m finished.”. Do you find that it helps you or hurts you? While dotting all you i’s and crossing your t’s is admirable, is the [...]

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Parenting Meme: 7 Weird Things About this Mom

I have been tagged by Tamara Wilson in a 7 Weird Things About Me Meme. Given that I write about parenting tips, I have modified it into a 7 Weird Things About this Mom meme. If Tamara had asked my children, I am sure that they could have come up with more than 7 weird [...]

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How to Accomplish your Goals

If only I had more time….. All parents need more time. All people need more time. Nothing is worse than a having a “to do” list that is a mile long, trying to get it all done, and accomplishing nothing. Sure, time management is the key but how do you really accomplish your goals? It [...]

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Weekly Family Newsletter

One of my 2008 resolutions is to become a better family historian. You see, I still take pictures like I’m using an old 35mm. You know, film. Here in the digital age, I should be taking thousands of pictures. Yet, I just snap one or two….per week. Ummm……what’s up with that? So, to fix the [...]

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“Twelve Months” Meme

Savvy Suzy has tagged me in a “Twelve Months” meme. The rules are as follows: “Twelve Months” 1. Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them. 2. Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (for the complete list, see it here.) 3. Pick your month of birth. 4. Highlight [...]

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Poll of the Week

This week’s poll is up in the right sidebar- be sure and cast your vote. Last week’s poll results can be found by clicking the polls tab above. Surprisingly, a good portion of voters are not sending out holiday cards this year. Every year I am tempted to just skip the holiday card process as [...]

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A Little Monday Inspiration

If music gives the heart wings, this will make your heart soar:

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A Mom’s Letter to Santa

Photo by Sophiea No, I didn’t write this letter to Santa. Rather, this letter to Santa is one of those emails that gets passed around. I usually read, chuckle, and delete. But this one could actually be a letter from any one of us. Despite all the stress, remember to enjoy the holidays! Dear Santa, [...]

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My Favorite Words

Photo by ali edwards Isabella at Change Therapy has asked me what my favorite words are. And right away, I can tell you that my favorite words aren’t actually words at all. Lasterday – my all time favorite! My four year old daughter continues to use this word to refer to what is commonly known [...]

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One More Friday Giveaway Roundup Item

Terri at Life Plus Kids just sent me a link to a giveaway that she is running. Pop over to her blog and leave a comment to win a lovely three piece maternity outfit designed by Mira Von der Osten. The collection is called Neunmaldrei. And I forgot to mention on my Friday Giveaway Roundup [...]