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All She’s Done

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If there's one thing I'm grateful for it's the effortlessly wonderful relationship I've always had with my mom. Growing up we rarely fought (save for those brooding couple of years when I was an angst-ridden teenager who occasionally took her mood swings out on her undeserving mother) and I always … [Read more...]

She Has It Maid

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My home is being overtaken by mounds of laundry, the dirt on the floors has added an inch to everyone's heights, and we've had a meal from the frozen food aisle six nights out of seven (and the seventh was leftovers, of said frozen meal). I am in the throes of studying for my real estate exam and it … [Read more...]

Five Candles

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My oldest girl is turning five in a few months and I am starting to think of ideas for her upcoming birthday party. I have asked her what kind of party she wants to host and initially she resorted to "Princess" or "Barbie" which I am SO weary of and I don't feel like feeding the Your Worth Rests In … [Read more...]

Digital Neglect

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Remember, way back in the olden days, when you had to take the film from your camera to a store to be developed? And you'd have to wait at least an hour to see what images you'd ended up with? And it was exciting and fun and you had scads of photos and piles of negatives in boxes in your basement?I … [Read more...]

The Forsaken

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I used to love my dog. I really did.We got him before we had kids and my oldest, most loyal readers will remember that I used to devote posts to Rolo, filled with images of his furry antics and doggy t-shirts and photo shoots. Then, we had a baby and he got nudged down a few levels on the familial … [Read more...]

This Is Your Brain On Stress

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I am heading into some of the busiest weeks of my life thus far: I write my final real estate exam at the end of May and the space between now and then is going to be a little NUTS.I plan to actively ignore my children and husband as I thrust my face in the books and try to ram the entire contents … [Read more...]

Winning!

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Starbucks Gift Card Winner:According to Random.org, commenter #75 is the winner. Joyce, please contact me via email at manda_paige@hotmail.com so I can get your mailing address and ship your Starbucks gift card to you. You have 48 hours to contact me, or else I will choose an alternate … [Read more...]

Getting Me Through

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According to Random.org, commenter #75 is the winner. Joyce, please contact me via email at manda_paige@hotmail.com so I can get your mailing address and ship your Starbucks gift card to you. You have 48 hours to contact me, or else I will choose an alternate winner. Spring has been a … [Read more...]

Spring Cleaning. Later.

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Last week my issue of Real Simple arrived and on the cover it boasted "Spring Cleaning Shortcuts" and devoted pages upon pages to all the things that need to be taken care of this season when it comes to cleaning one's home: carpeting and rugs, windows, closets, mattresses...they all need my … [Read more...]