Monthly Archives: January 2015

Date Night in a Jar (Yes, a Whole Date!)

My husband and I are pretty simple when it comes to Valentine’s Day.  We don’t do expensive presents.  We skip the gigantic bouquets of flowers.  And we easily pass up pricey dinners at posh restaurants.  Now, don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading

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Kindness Really Does Count!

On Monday, I arrived home to Greenleigh running through the house in her tutu, waiving a piece of paper in the air.  “Mommy, mommy, I won something!”, she screeched.  The crumpled piece of paper was then hurled in my direction, … Continue reading

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20 Valentine’s Day Cookies You’ll Want to Make!

20 Valentine’s Day Cookies My husband was away over the weekend with Everett, which left the girls and I at home for a little girl time.  Everyone needs a little girl time, right?  Anyway, as I put together activities for … Continue reading

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Working Mom Guilt: It’s Not for Everyone

I’ve noticed that life events happen in waves.  Relationships seem to pop up in clusters, followed by weddings, and babies…before I know it, I’m talking to new moms as they’re about to head back into work.  Given the flurry of friends that … Continue reading

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A Tale of Kindergarten Romance (Maybe?)

On the first day of winter break, Greenleigh greeted me with, “Mommy, I need to go to the store.” Puzzled – since she had already finished all of her holiday shopping at the school store – I inquired why she … Continue reading

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