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Can Married Moms and Single Moms Be BFFs?

Out of all the (offline) mom friends I currently have, only one is married. The rest are varying degrees of single motherhood—in an off-again, on-again relationship with their child’s father, fighting for child support from a deadbeat ex, or simply moving forward as a completely single mother. As a married mother, it creates an interesting dynamic for sure. Can I complain about my husband working … [Continue reading...]

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#GoalDiggin’: Goals For November 2012

November is knocking on the door and I, for one, am too pumped.  One, November is my birthday month (I'll be 27!). It feels like fall outside but for the most part, we in the Midwest don't typically have the unbearably chilly temperatures until December. I can still survive outside. Two, November is my daughter's birthday month (she'll be six!). I love treating her like a princess for her … [Continue reading...]

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Since When Is Motherhood A Competition?

My son asked me to download a game for him on my phone. I oblige him and search for something fun, educational and most of all FREE. Mama don't play that. I'm scrolling through the list when I see this game: The hell? The game's description reads: Babies may be cute but they sure are a handful. Here, you don't have to just tackle these brats; you have to beat your next-door neighbor … [Continue reading...]

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Accepting The Kids You Have, As They Are

My daughter is incredibly shy. Like her mother was at that age. I'm still very quiet in most social situations and learning how to "stand out" has been an ongoing lesson for me. So when I see her doing some of the same things I used to do, I kind of want to "change" her. Make her more of a social butterfly, able to make friends easily. But I have to remember that it's not in her nature. … [Continue reading...]

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{Monday Morning Motivation} Get Rid Of Your Distractions!

We are at the end of 2012 and I'm amazed at how quickly time has flown by! Like, I blinked and missed most of the year. So here is today's Monday Morning Motivation video -we're talking about DISTRACTIONS, those things that cause you to take your eye off your goals. Tsk, tsk. Enjoy it and catch up on the other videos if you missed them! … [Continue reading...]

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{Giveaway} $25 Walmart Gift Card

The holidays are quickly approaching and I, for one, am not ready. I'm trying to figure out a way to minimize some of the craziness that comes with the most wonderful time of the year. I've got two goals: To come up with a reasonable, affordable Christmas getaway that will allow my family to make a lot of memories Give back to the community and teach my children the value of helping the … [Continue reading...]

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5 Things To Say To Your Kids At Least Once A Week

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” —Frederick Douglass That quote keeps me going on the days where I feel like my kids just aren’t listening. It gives me strength to keep hammering home those lessons I am desperate for them to learn. Although I feel at times like my words are going in one ear and out the other, there are moments when I realize they are … [Continue reading...]

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My Life As A Grad Student Told Through Gifs

When I see 17-year-old childless undergraduates coming: When I have to be partnered with them for a project: When I run out of my snack only 10 minutes into class: What I'm really doing on my laptop during class (well, only sometimes ;) When someone asks me to explain my blog during class: When I get an A on one of my papers:   … [Continue reading...]

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