I just had to go through some of my previous blog posts and pull out some winning words of encouragement to start out my week. Today marks my first full week back from winter break. I thoroughly enjoyed having my husband and children off from work and school for the last two weeks. But, it's … Continue reading 20 Quotes to Start Out Your Week
Let me start this blog post by sharing some words of wisdom from my nine-year-old son. Both references took place in the course of the same week, the week before his winter break (from school) started. Little Man's Wise Saying #1 (when I tried to wake him up for school one morning): "I just need … Continue reading Take Time to Enjoy Your Loved Ones
This post originally appeared on the Degrees of Maternity blog on September 23, 2018. It happened to be one of my most "liked" posts, and I think I know why. Well, it has everything to do with saving time and energy, and can't we all use a few more shortcuts in this fast-paced and jam-packed … Continue reading Reblog – Teaching Hand-Saving Techniques
Here's a green-themed flash from the past, originally posted on October 19, 2018. It reminds me that my son has gone through somewhat of a transition into eating the raw green leafys with less fuss. I don't know if he's less resistant because he's now a year older or if he's finally come to terms … Continue reading Reblog – Sneaky Methods for Veggie Intake
I thought it'd be fun to relive this blog piece, originally posted on October 5, 2018, that has everything to do with big-time meal planning for big numbers of people. I hope this post helps those of you who will be faced with upcoming cooking tasks of great proportions. I won't belabor the point. I'll … Continue reading Reblog – Buffet-Style Meal Planning for the Big Get-Together
You would think, with all this recent blogging I've been doing about writing, that I'd pushed my health consciousness to the side. I mean you certainly haven't read much from me about how to eat and drink while on a writer's journey, have you? Well, have no fear. Today, I'm here to put any confusion … Continue reading 20 Health Tips for Feeding the Mind
In recognition of the cold and flu invasion I just experienced (albeit, it's only been 4 days and I'm through the worst of it), I thought I'd do a personally relevant reblog . Looks like this cold is running its course sprint style instead of the cold I had last winter, which took on a … Continue reading Reblog – Don’t Hold That Sneeze!
I feel an overwhelming need to confess something to you. There's this "thing" that's weighing heavily on my mind, especially on Fridays and I can't escape the fact that it's preoccupying my thoughts. So, I must share this "thing" with someone. And who better to share it with than those of you who visit me, … Continue reading A Summertime Confession!
If you're the kind of professional basketball enthusiast that I am, then I imagine that you go through the length of the regular season of the NBA without watching many games but then intently tune in when the Playoffs start up. It sounds terrible, but that's my experience each year. I simply don't have the … Continue reading Wise Saying #8
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