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The Surprise Road Trip: Post #1…Shhhh

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Shhh...I probably shouldn't be risking it but I'm posting this on the sly because I am just SO excited! This March Break I will be surprising my family with a road trip ski vacation to Smuggler's Notch. However, it would seem that I am completely incapable of keeping my mouth shut. Can I please tell … [Read more...]

Are You Worth It? The Choice is Yours

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Years ago I met a woman who was on a personal journey of self-discovery. She had been abandoned by her mother as a child and her father passed away when she was just a little girl. She found herself farmed out to her wealthy grandparents who sent her off to boarding school for 10 1/2 months of the … [Read more...]

Me and My New Friend, Liz.

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Last night, thanks to our friends at Indigo, the UrbanMoms Book Club was lucky enough to go and see Heather Reisman In Conversation with author Elizabeth Gilbert of Eat, Pray, Love and now Committed fame. I admit, I probably wouldn't have gone if it weren't for the big group. Although I enjoyed her … [Read more...]

Disney Post #2: The Magic

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Disney, of course, is known for Magic. But I guess I had heard this so many times that, I hadn't realized it but, it was lacking meaning for me. "Disney Magic" had become more of a slogan than a statement of fact. But that all changed. My time at Disney reminded me why this phrase was created in the … [Read more...]

Those 15 Lost Years

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As most of you know, I lost my mom a few months ago. She was newly retired, ready to take on life as a full-time wife, mother, and, most importantly to her, an even more dedicated grandmother. My older sister and I have 2 kids ranging from 6 to 10 years-old but my younger sister was pregnant with … [Read more...]

Disney Post #1: The Thrill Rides

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I got back from Disney World last night and am, this morning, experiencing Post Disney Blues. I am sure this is a legitimate condition because after 5 days at full throttle sensory stimulation, reality is a real downer. Every morning the kids would spring out of bed with a smile and every night (and … [Read more...]