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Product Review: Adoption Mama T~Shirts
Ok, for the most part, I’m not one of those people who clicks on the ads that flash in my sidebar when I’m perusing my hotmail. Yep, I still have a hotmail account, it’s one of those things that I keep for sentimental reasons. But, in my defense, I do have several gmail accounts (so can I keep my geek card, please?). Anyway, one day while scanning my email, a picture of a cute little tee popped up on the right side of my screen and I clicked it… The link took me to Adoption Mama, a website that sells “unique adoption~themed designs.” Nope, I haven’t adopted any kids but…
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Why Do Moms Kill?
Disclaimer: This is by no means a defense of women who kill their children, this is an argument against entities that ignore the cries for help of mothers who are on the edge… Every time we hear stories about a mother who has killed her children, we ask ourselves why? Why would a mother go to such extreme measures? Why didn’t she just leave if she couldn’t handle it? How come none of her family members stepped in before it was too late? Where was the children’s father? The easy answer is people expect mothering to be instinctual ~ woman gets pregnant, has baby and maternal knowledge, patience and skill…
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Loose Threads and Other Random Thoughts
Weekends in my house tend to be quiet. The kids usually go and stay with my mother~in~law pretty much from the minute they step off the bus until we force ask them to come home. And the hubs either works, races or hangs out with his friends so I’m pretty much left to my own devices, which I love. This weekend, however, was different. I survived a “man cold”, made a headband and weathered a power outage… Friday I woke up to hear the hubs moaning into the phone “I’m not coming in today” sniff sniff “I don’t feel well” cough cough. Inwardly, I groaned because this didn’t bode well for…
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Blogging Through The Gospels: Matthew 14
SCRIPTURE Matthew 14:13~14 13 When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. 14 When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. OBSERVATION Jesus had just learned of the death of John the Baptist and was retreating to privately mourn the loss of His cousin. But the crowds followed Him and, He understanding that their needs were greater than His sorrow, had mercy on them. APPLICATION As a mother, I know what it’s like to set aside my need for solitude and a…
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Shoe Style Saturday
Welcome to Shoe Style Saturday! I’m so glad that you’re joining me for my first meme. I’m a shoe girl big time but I also love clothes, handbags, jewelry and makeup but that’s another story. Anyway, I decided to create this meme as a way to challenge myself to wear every pair of shoes that I own as well as celebrate my love and yours for shoes. So, come on and show me your femme fatale flats, those sexy stilettos and pin~up peep toes, yes, even your racy runners. Milani Slippers ~ Burlington Coat Factory Love them because they’re comfortable and funky. I can wear them with jeans, skirts, slacks,…
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Are You a Better Mom Because You Have a Smartphone?
I think so. Dori, my Droid, is like an electronic appendage. It’s on my desk when I’m at work. It’s on my hip when I’m cooking dinner. I sleep with it by my bed. This from a girl who initially resisted the cell phone out of fear of black helicopters, government tracking and way too much access for everyone. Yeah, I know, I’m a little paranoid but that just adds to my charm. But ever since my husband talked me in to getting my first cell about 12 years ago I’ve been hopelessly addicted. I’m one of those people who uses my family members’ upgrades so that I can get…
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Ultimate Blog Party 2011: Wrap~Up
Thank you for visiting my blog, liking me on Facebook and following me on Twitter. I appreciate the support. Have a fabulous weekend!
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Miss 17 is Going to The Haven
On Saturday, the hubs and I took Miss 17 for a final tour of Lock Haven University before we drop her off for good. This was my husband’s first time seeing the campus, so this trip was more for his sake than for my own. Like I said the first time I wrote about our visit to Lock Haven University, I immediately felt comfortable on the campus and felt like this would be the right place for my daughter. But, more than that, Miss 17 felt at home. This Open House was much more spectacular than the first one that we attended. First of all, there were a lot more…
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Mommy, What Color Were Our Eggs?
One of the things about having four children that I love and hate the most is that my oldest daughter has taken it upon herself to parent the younger kids. Actually, it’s kinda cool that she mothers them because it’s less work for me. However, she has a bad habit of telling them everything she knows. Even when I tell beg her not to… When my oldest daughter was about ten years old, she started asking questions about babies and where they come from, how they get into the mommy’s stomach and all of those other buggy little questions that kids ask. Now, I have always operated under the “use…
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Wordless Wednesday: Mini Cupcakes and a Weird Teen
For more Wordless Wednesday, check out Angry Julie, Better in Bulk, Mom Start, The Perfect Line and Resourceful Mommy.




