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Mama’s Turn: Crafting My Way Through an Anxious Time

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I recently taught myself to make wreaths. I was feeling anxious one day and got the idea that hurling myself into a world of deco mesh fabric and Halloween decor would make me feel better. And to my surprise … it did. Creating something simple with my hands forced me to put space between all those negative thoughts and emotions I was feeling and transform them into something … [Read more...]

One Date at a Time: Cheers at the Pier

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Like many people this year, we never took a vacation. Honestly, we haven’t done much of anything because of coronavirus. That said, Hubby knew I was missing my favorite place … the beach! That is why he decided to surprise me with the perfect day date that would allow me to experience the salt in my hair and the sun on my face ... and a cocktail in my hand! We were able to do … [Read more...]

Mama’s Turn: Best Day Ever!

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My sweet girl recently celebrated her 17th birthday. We were supposed to have commemorated this monumental time at her favorite place, Disney World. But she has some underlying conditions that put her more at risk for getting sick, therefore making a fun day at the happiest place on Earth not a viable option. It is also why we made the extremely hard decision to have her start … [Read more...]

One Date at a Time: A Couple of Antiques Go Antiquing!

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I recently read an article about how antique shopping is a great date for couples. The idea is that strolling through aisles of unique items and knickknacks leads to conversations. Sure, antique stores have lots of interesting trinkets, and I could see how trying to figure out how some of the old tools, appliances, and items were used could be fun. But Hubby, on the other hand … [Read more...]

Mama’s Turn: The Quest for Chicken and Waffles

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Breakfast for dinner is the best! It’s a fact, and certainly not a subject up for debate.  It’s indulgent and progressive. Eating breakfast for dinner is like giving the middle finger to society norms and expectations. Not to mention, it is a sure-fire way to gain major mom points with your kids. When my children were little and my husband would be out of town for work, I … [Read more...]

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