Category: Parenting
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Six Hands on the Handlebars
My parents were separated. They only stayed that way for two years. Two very important, sometimes scary years. I took comfort in my visits from my brother. He always wanted to play. Six years older than me, a jokester, my closest confidant and life coach during my formative years. One fine rainy day while he…
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Dear Mom,
Your voice has faded from my memory. I’m always a little jealous when people say things like, “I can still hear her voice” when they talk about you. “Can you?” I want to say. “I can’t.” Though they tell me I sound like you. You know how in movie flashbacks when the daughter or son…
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Cliques vs Friend Groups
Ladies, hear my words and rethink your attitude toward other women! Cliques still kill me. I’ve never understood the need to stand shoulder to shoulder with other women and make other people feel unwelcome. But it doesn’t mean I don’t want to be accepted or that I’m somehow immune to the sting of rejection. When…
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9 Weird Signs You Should Avoid Grains
While you may think of grains as a go-to, easy item to have around, grains may be cause your body more harm than good. As someone with celiac disease, I’m very familiar with the negative effects grains can have on a person’s body. However, the term… — Read on www.bustle.com/p/9-weird-signs-you-should-avoid-grains-5499460 I’m pretty sure after 3…
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7 Healthy Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Under 400 Calories | Nutrition | MyFitnessPal
Make nutritious, protein-packed versions of the classic comfort food. — Read on myfitnesspal.wpengine.com/7-healthy-grilled-cheese-sandwiches-under-400-calories/
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A Beautiful Thing
As my son and daughter went up to spar, I noticed some of the older teenage students….
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Walking in Wiffle
I was out walking with my niece tonight and we were knee deep in a conversation about how she is starting the Whole30 tomorrow and the numerous treats she’s permitted herself this weekend in preparation… eh hem… when we made a right off Main Steet onto Tazewell, to avoid the “Sidewalk Closed” area and started…
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Wolf Creek Indian Village / Museum & Gift Shop: 1st Annual Easter Egg Hunt
We hurried up to get to Wolf Creek, hoping they wouldn’t start without us. The hunt was scheduled for 10am. I had never been there, although the kids have both been on school field trips. It was very easy to find, right off I-77 N at exit 58. There was plenty of parking for the…
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GrubMarket | The Farm Has Never Been Closer
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Imperfect Parent- You are not alone…
Ok, so I know this is a travel and health site I have created here, but who needs to get away from reality and be exceptionally good to ourselves every now and again more than parents? I want people to understand that there is more to me than my last funny vacation blog, last song…
Disturbing Clarity 