My family is the typical Luvs commercial above. I discovered Luvs diapers when my first was about 4 months old and LOVED them, so I never used anything else. No, this isn’t an ad for Luvs and I don’t get paid for telling you that. I’m just setting up the…
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Getting away with a group of friends is so important. I’ve been getting away with girlfriends for 13 years, twice a year. Here’s one of the dinners my friend Janece makes on every trip. This Chicken Gnocchi Soup has a creamy rich broth with celery, shredded carrots, chopped spinach, potato gnocchi…
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mid·life midˈlīf noun 1. the central period of a person’s life, generally considered as the years from about 45 to 55. “a woman in midlife” My birthday number was 51 this year and I’m officially over that hill that so many talk about. I feel…
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Do you know how important it is to have girl time? Whether it’s dinner out or a weekend trip, girl time is imperative. It’s really one of the most rejuvenating things you’ll ever experience. Seriously. Into our 12th year, I recently got away with some girl friends to a mountain cabin.…
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Photo from 4 Boys Mother I found this awesome post from 4 Boys Mother that I needed to share. I’m sure some of you are saying to yourselves, “That family is nuts about FSU. Why is she writing about FSU?” No. It’s not about our beloved Florida State Seminoles, but instead a…
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Far from home on deployment since early July, this photo was taken by a fellow Marine, and it came straight to my ‘mother’s heart’ like the warmth of the sun. Just a glimpse.. Oh, I recognize the gait, the stature, the shape of the one on the right. That’s our…
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Rachel Quenzer It’s been five years since my son was stillborn and in that time I have cried too many tears to count. I’ve listened to people give me their opinions – rude, kind or otherwise – I’ve changed jobs, added a few pounds and had another two children. I’ve…
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Our how I love a fun and restful girl's weekend away!Two girlfriends and I have been going on girl's weekends yearly...sometimes twice a year...for almost 12 years! We leave on Friday morning and return home on Sunday. It really is the most wonderful way to take care of you and catch…
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After a year of marriage under my belt, I tend to see others planning their weddings as silly, needless shows. Not to say I do not value the process or the planners, but just to say.... its not that big of a deal.
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