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The wife was looking for some ideas for this week’s article and like always I tossed out a few. After a moment's thought she said “sounds good, why

My mom’s mom passed away when I was 12 years old. I remember my grandmother and the bun she wore in her hair secured on the top of her

I was asked a question a few weeks ago which has stuck with me.  I knew what the other person was “really” asking, but how it was presented

 As a mom, I don’t want any secrets.  What I do want is to be able to have open and honest dialog.  I want Fia to know she

The past few years I haven’t made New Years resolutions, but this year is a little different.  I liked making resolutions when I was younger.  It felt good to

Christmas time is a time to be jolly, but be forewarned there’s a spoiler alert! There really isn’t a Santa Claus. I know, shocker. This is the second year

We are in full swing into the Christmas holiday season. The stockings are hung, gifts wrapped and under the tree, The Nutcracker this weekend. As the day quickly approaches

A couple of weeks ago, The Husband and Fia left town for their once a year long father/daughter weekend away.  Me, excited?  Yes.  But, also feeling a little left out and feeling a bit nervous.It’s

We are officially in the holiday season now. Halloween is the gateway holiday which starts the onslaught of holidays and in a mere 8 weeks or so we'll be