The Female Brain: Mothers and Children

The Female Brain: Mothers and Children

I remember a friend posting on his Facebook status that he wished there was a book that would help him understand women. I commented that even being a woman did not mean that I understood many! We are a unique breed of person. Our bodies are not constant or steady; we live with a roller...

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As the Mother of A Son

As the Mother of A Son

Considering my role as the mother of a son, every day I set an example. I am not only sharing with him how he is loved. When my sons see my interactions with my husband, I am defining an example of a wife.  I got to thinking…   Why is it that when women get together, we often...

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Road Trip with Kids: 10 Easy Activities and NO Electronics!

Road Trip with Kids: 10 Easy Activities and NO Electronics!

        We recently traveled to meet my husband at a base where he had been attending a few training schools, and oh, darn, it was on the beach! It was a road trip with kids where I had to handle all the prep and driving.   This 3-hour drive was considered a mini-road trip...

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What I Will Not Teach My Daughter

What I Will Not Teach My Daughter

When I found out 'child number two' was going to be a girl, I felt a large burden on my shoulders when it came to my responsibility for raising a WOMAN. I evaluated a lot about myself and how I approached life and relationships. Turns out there were a lot of lessons I decided...

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Homemade Summer Fun with Kids

Homemade Summer Fun with Kids

    My children are ‘outdoor kids’, large motor machines. They need to get outside in order to keep their spirits in balance-I need that too. Thankfully summer fun with kids provides a multitude of outdoor time for fun-and learning. Having children in multiple age groups allows me the...

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