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08/24/2011
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Life as a Stay at Home Mom isn't easy, but there's some unsung heroes who make it easier. That's right! Working moms! So, I want to take a moment to say a few words to them.

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Tags: Morals, Ethics, Values, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, SAHM stay at home mom, Values
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08/23/2011
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I am in a custody battle with my ex-husband and his attorneys. The following is a letter to the judge presiding over the case.

Dear Sir:  In response to the question "What if I told you to get a job?"

My response is I already have a "job"...

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Tags: divorce, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, SAHM stay at home mom, Social Issues, Values
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08/22/2011
IconEarlier this year I happened upon an article by a respected family psychologist and parenting expert. In it, he provided lots of ideas on how parents could improve their family life, a number of which I completely agreed with. But then I got to his recommendation about family dinners. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Family, Internet-Media, Parenting, Relationships, Relatives, technology
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08/22/2011
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...So just yesterday I finished reading the autobiography of one of the great entertainment industry entrepreneurs of the last century - the cofounder of a successful organization that will be celebrating its 50th anniversary next year after having earned billions worldwide...


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Tags: Budget, Cliff Ennico, Stay-at-Home Mom, Work from Home
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08/22/2011
IconSome of the best discoveries in the kitchen are accidents. When they are time-savers that's even more for the better. Recently, I decided to up the protein content of frozen multigrain waffles... More >>

Tags: 10-Second Recipes, Budget, Finances, Recipes, Stay-at-Home Mom
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08/22/2011
IconWhen you first fall in love, the whole world seems to fade into the background. Your lover is center stage. When you're apart, you intensely long for this person. You imagine being in one another's arms. You plan wonderful events to surprise or please your partner. You feel complete. More >>

Tags: Attitude, Dating, Marriage, relationship, Relationships, selfish
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08/22/2011
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This is in response to your recent opening comments about men or women falling in love faster than the other. I just had to let you know my experience. 

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08/19/2011
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My husband and I are celebrating 40 years of marriage. People ask us how we've done it and we both agree, it's the morning kiss goodbye. Sounds strange I know, but it's the time we connect and commit every day and make a silent promise to be there for each other. Here is a poem I wrote about it...

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Tags: Marriage
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08/18/2011
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...A few months ago, I made a pretty radical career move.

I turned down an offer to nearly double my old salary. Instead, I opted for a job with no salary at all. A job with no benefits, no vacation days and terrible hours...

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Tags: Budget, careers, Job, Motherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, SAHM stay at home mom
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08/17/2011
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My husband and I are coming up on our 10th Wedding Anniversary. To be completely honest, 6 years ago, I didn't think we would make it here...

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Tags: Adultery, affair, appreciation, Attitude, Behavior, gratitude, grief, Marriage, Men's Point of View, Mental Health, Motherhood-Fatherhood, pregnancy, selfish, The Proper Care & Feeding of Husbands, The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, Women's Point of View
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