We're preparing for a chilly – but fun – weekend today. Here are some things we'll be enjoying: Lighting the fireplace. Yep, that's right….I picked up some Duraflame logs today while at Target and am anxious to get those babies going. D and I will be on the hunt for…
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Giving Thanks: Racquetball lessons.
I signed N up for racquetball lessons at the gym where I workout. Two of his soccer team friends are in the group lessons too and they all started last night. At first I was hesitant to add another thing to our schedule (I rather enjoy our leisurely Thursday nights), but I…
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kajeet treat.
Are you one of those moms (or dads) who's thinking about adding your tween or teen onto your family's cell phone plan? Well, here's good reason to pause. You'll have to trust me on this! Allow me to share some info about the best kept secret on the most perfect…
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I love my laptop. Today I'm thankful for it. After my computer fiasco last month, D was so sweet to research my now very cool Sony laptop. Of course, I should mention that upon handing it to me he did happen to mention, "oh, yeah, Merry Christmas & Happy Birthday." …
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This windy fall-like weather has me thinking and feeling that I should be thankful for it, but many who know me know that I'd take a steamy, hot, humid, flip-flop-wearing day over a day like this – anytime. I did, however, happen to be facing out the window when I was doing some interneting…
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Future President: A real possiblity.
Tonight's history making election has totally moved me. My kids who are a beautiful blend of cultures, have now had the doors of great possiblities opened for them. We bought this t-shirt pictured below at the LBJ museum in Austin a few years ago and although I'VE always known my kids…
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Giving Thanks: Day four.
Today I'm thankful for this country and our voting process. By no means do I think it is flawless or do I not have complaints about how things are handled sometimes, but it's obviously one of the things that makes being a citizen of this country beyond great. This morning I took N with…
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Giving Thanks: Day three.
So thankful today for sibling love. This morning I decided to forego my usual gym routine and bail on my cardio kickboxing class so that the kids and I could just have some downtime and clean their playroom along with various other parts of the house. After we finished up I headed downstairs…
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Join me in Giving Thanks.
Join me in giving thanks all month long this November. It’s simple to join in and share with your readers what you’re thankful for all month long! Just right click and save the image below and post it with your daily Giving Thanks entries. Don’t forget to leave a comment…
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Giving Thanks: Day two.
Today I'm ever so thankful for family. So glad my mom and younger brother came for a surprise visit and were able to join the festivities of Halloween and N's violin recital. I love that whenever I see my family we're right back into our groove as if we'd…