Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
Growing up, no delicious bite of Thanksgiving food could be consumed until everyone around the table shared what they were most thankful for. As a child, I
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Family
Thirty-three
Today marks thirty-three trips around the sun.
This last year has been full of some fantastic things:
A trip to
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OK to be ordinary: Finding balance in Motherhood
It’s 9 PM. I’ve crashed onto the couch after doing a quick, sanity-saving living room toy pick-up. The kids are in bed.
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Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Mother’s Day is right around the corner. A week or so ago, my husband asked me what I wanted for Mother’s Day.
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Dear Kindergarten Teacher
Dear Kindergarten Teacher,
In August I walked into your classroom for the first time. A little boy held my hand
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Why My Children are a Blessing (and not a Burden)
I hear my son’s muffled cry through the baby monitor that is propped up on my nightstand. I roll toward the sound and
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Dear Military Wife
Dear Military Wife,
I’ll be honest with you. I never really thought much about your world until my family moved near
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Is 50 Shades of Grey a Love Story?
The internet has been abuzz lately with the 50 Shades of Grey movie that releases today. I’ve got to be honest here –
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Five Fun (and Frugal) date night ideas
I would love to go out on a nice fancy date every week, but unfortunately the ole budget puts a damper on plans from
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Dear Son: A Letter to a Future Superhero
Dear Son,
The world needs more superheroes, and you, my little one, were destined for greatness. For years I’ve watched
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