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Do You Want To Yell Less and Love More?

The past three days have been very peaceful around here. Not quite, mind you, but peaceful nonetheless. I think that I know why, too. You see, a few days ago, I came across a wonderful blog called The Orange Rhino Challenge. The blog is a chronicle of one mom’s commitment to “Yell less, love more”. Once I read about how not yelling has made a huge difference for both The Orange Rhino and her family, I decided that I, too, want to stop yelling at my kids. I do my best not to yell, but it happens. I have yet … Continue reading →

Don’t Let it Get to You

It has been my experience that people don’t always have the nicest things to say about single parents. Despite the fact that over 50% of marriages fail in today’s world, society has kept its jaded view of those of us parenting on our own. People are often quick to judge and be be cruel in the things they say. While these things can be hurtful, it is important to let them roll off. You can’t let them get to you. You are the only one that knows the intimate details of your particular situation. No story is the same; no … Continue reading →

Thinking about Those “Lasts”

Lately I have been thinking those “lasts.” You know, the last time you do something in parenting. Like the last time I changed a diaper. The last time I held my child’s hand. The last time I was awoken in the middle of the night because my child was scared. The last time I stepped on a Lego. We tend to spend a lot of time dwelling on the firsts…the first tooth, the first steps, the first word, the first day of school, the first time behind the wheel. These are such important moments in our children’s lives. But we … Continue reading →

This is Girls on Adolescence

After being on his feet for the last three hours, all Gordon wanted to do was find a nice, quiet bench and sit down. Of course, that wasn’t an option. Under other circumstances, this simple request would seem logical, but they were on vacation, and Peggy had made it abundantly clear they were going to take full advantage of every second. But it was the Smithsonian, for heaven’s sake! You could literally walk around for days and not see all of it. That hadn’t deterred Peggy in the least, nor did it appear to deter Rachel, who was going strong, … Continue reading →

Big Sister, Little Sister

We got to spend the weekend with Hailey’s sister Ivy. I’m always happy when the girls have a chance to spend time together. When Ivy was born her mother promised Hailey they would always have a relationship. I reminded Hailey that due to the fifteen year age difference she was going to have to work hard to have a relationship with her sister. Some people think it’s strange that my ex husbands child with another woman spends the weekend at my home. I want the girls to think this is normal. Ivy is Hailey’s only sibling and I do everything … Continue reading →

If You Want Something Done Right …

We’ve all heard the adage, “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” It’s so true. No one can live up to our expectations. It’s not that our way is the most superior—it’s just that we want it done that way, and it’s hard not to get irked when you have an idea and you can’t get someone else to catch your vision. Nowhere is this more true than in a home situation. I’m a busy gal and I’m not always able to get the housework done that I would like, and so my husband, wonderful guy that he … Continue reading →

Little Notebooks

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There is a dangerous obsession with notebooks I’ve encountered recently. Not the digital kind that gets thinner and thinner and thinner (while losing vital functions in both hardware and software), but another kind of notebook. A more paper-based form of the term. The internet tells me it’s been going on for a long time (and who am I to argue?), but it seems that I can remember forms of this even when I was a little kid. Remember those branded folders? The really cool 3D designs and other weirdness that accompanied complex three-ring binders that also held folders and other … Continue reading →

Do You Have Questions About Freelance Writing?

One popular option for home-based work is freelance writing. When I first considered working as a freelance writer last year, a few thoughts passed through my head. I wondered if I was qualified to be a freelance writer, I wondered whether I would be able to earn any money doing freelance writing, and I also wondered whether I would be able to find any work. Fortunately, I was able to find positive answers to all of those questions within the first few weeks of starting my freelance writing business. If you are thinking about working as a freelance writer, you … Continue reading →

Do You Really Need That Insurance?

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How many different kinds of insurance policies do you have? There are some kinds of insurance that you are required by law to purchase (such as car insurance). Other kinds of insurance are optional, but are generally considered to be a good idea to have, (for example, health insurance). What about all those other kinds of insurance, for little things? Do you really need all that insurance? If you have a vacation coming up, you might have considered getting travel insurance. Most travel insurance policies will reimburse you if your trip is canceled, interrupted, or delayed due to a reason … Continue reading →

Does Every Girl Want to be a Princess?

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If you are anything like me, and have a daughter that is in the age range of 3-5 years old, there is a good chance that they love being a princess. Right? If not, then I have to say congrats, because, I do not know how the heck I got here. I think back to when she was even younger, let’s say 2 years old, and my daughter had never gone to Disneyland. She maybe had seen one princess movie at that time because I was pretty strict on what movies (even Disney ones) that I would let her watch. … Continue reading →